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she IS our hope

© Michael R. McKenney

she IS our hope

Uploaded: December 27, 2009

Description

When our neighbor visited with her daughter, I just had to grab my camera.

Thanks to the suggestions and advice from a great BP member, this is a revision of an earlier entry.

F 4.5, 80 mm focal length, 1/60 sec, hand-held, available light.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light not detected, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 27, 2009

Beautiful tones, softness and expression, Michael. What a lovely child. Good luck with this version. #1220129

Mark Dodge December 28, 2009

She's a real doll, Michael. So so cute! I would have grabbed my camera as well :o) #8251975

Dianna Murphy January 29, 2010

She's a beauty, love the dreamy effect. Nice job! #8341015

Michael R. McKenney level-classic January 29, 2010

Thank you, Dianna, for the encouraging words! #8341066

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 03, 2010

New month, new entry. I think it's time to put this in again, Michael :) Do NOT be persuaded by the absence of an EP that this is not worthy! #8354010

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 15, 2010

What an adorable capture of this sweet, innocent child!

I think it is awesome Michael!

jo ann c. #8383499

Michael R. McKenney level-classic February 15, 2010

Thanks for your comments, Jo Ann.

I must admit that I was hoping for an Editor's Pick on this, mainly for the sake of the mother of this little girl. But, I still like the shot, and I guess that's what counts. #8383970

Mary Alston March 03, 2010

this is so beautiful! The soft lighting and the child's expression are wonderful. #8429395

Michael R. McKenney level-classic March 03, 2010

Thanks Mary for the encouragement.... #8429401

Eivor Kuchta June 02, 2010

This teaches us a lesson that we shouldn't take those EP's too seriously. This was the image that really stood out when I took a quick glance at your gallery. Wonderful tones, love the expression in her eyes! Keep re-submitting! #8659998

Michael R. McKenney level-classic June 02, 2010

Thank you so much, Eivor. That was especially encouraging! #8660008

Mitch Spence level-classic June 02, 2010

A truly lovely candid portrait here, Michael. The expression, the framing, and your treatment combine into an extremely appealing whole. #8660582

Patricia A. Stalter August 31, 2010

Once again... proof that the editors don't always get it right. This is totally engaging! I agree with Eivor. :) #8873682

Michael R. McKenney level-classic August 31, 2010

Thanks so much Patricia. I have liked this shot ever since I took it. It's been said in the past that photos should be taken and enjoyed, not so much for others, but for ourselves. I Guess there's some truth to that. While I do look forward to someday maybe having at least a "finalist" shot, I still am pleased with my work and enjoy it, and in the end, I guess that counts the most.

Thanks again for the encouragement!!! #8874079


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