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Portrait of a Child


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Portrait of a Child
Portrait of a Child
available morning light. 85mm at f3.2 1/80th sec. iso 200

Janet S. Jonas

 
 
 

Susana Matos
 

this is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!This is the kind of photo you can sell, and sell, and sell, ....... absolutely wonderful!
CHeers from Portugal, Su


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March 02, 2005

 

Olivia Navarro
  This is so beautiful! Great job!


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March 02, 2005

 

Margot Petrowski
  This is a stunning portrait!!! I've seen your others of this gorgeous child and all I can say is WOW!!


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March 02, 2005

 
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  Stunning!!! This is soooo beautiful!
Cindy


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March 02, 2005

 

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  Gorgeous!! Love this one! What a beautiful child!


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March 02, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Oh Janet.... WOW!!!


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March 02, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  There is something mesmerizing about this beautiful portrait. Perhaps the look of seriousness you have captured on this young child's face. Perhaps the brown tones that make those blue eyes so noticeable. I don't really know what it is that keeps drawing me back to look again. But I do know that you have done a marvelous job on this!


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March 02, 2005

 

Teresa P.Pelaez
  Beautiful portrait!


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March 02, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Wow! OUTSTANDING Portrait!! You have beautifully captured the intrinsic quality of this child's beauty, her innocence and her soul. Just an incredible portrait Janet! Congrats on this!


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March 02, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Just so beautiful, Janet!


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March 02, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Beautiful Janet!


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March 02, 2005

 

Deb Brown
  SO LOVELY! The tones are wonderful and this child is beautiful...you have captured her innocence so very well!


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March 02, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  Tremendous portrait! The softness of lighting, the childs expression all are so perfectly done. One of the veyr best I have ever seen.


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March 02, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Very beautiful portrait, Janet!!!


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March 02, 2005

 

Mary L. Graham
  beautiful portrait & beautiful little girl Janet =)


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March 02, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  This is so beautiful and so is the child. She looks like an angel from a time long ago. Love the vintage dress and the sepia tones, but the best thing about this is that face.


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March 02, 2005

 

Mike Brookshire
  This is a wonderful portrait


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March 02, 2005

 

Jayda E. Maher
  I am a new member and a photographer in training. This is an amazing portrait and what a absolutely stunning subject Thanks for sharing it with everyone


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March 02, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  The Lighting Is Fantastic Janet,It Really Sets Those Prety Eyes And Smooth Skin Off Well:-)Great Job!


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March 02, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Wow! This is superb in every way! Wonderful job Janet. I know we'll be seeing this again. Wow again! :0)


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March 02, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  WOW is right!!!! Oh my goodness, this is just absolutely STUNNING! She is just a beautiful litle girl and the colors and the lighting are fantastic! AWESOME job....


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March 02, 2005

 

Keisha Sandusky
  This is just breathtaking! Excellent job...wow! :)


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March 02, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Beautiful, Janet!!!


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March 02, 2005

 

Christy C. Snodgrass
  What an angelic face! Perfect mood lighting. Over all outstanding.


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March 02, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  A truly captivating portrait, Janet! Outstanding!


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March 03, 2005

 

Graham Jones
  My goodness Janet! Simply one of the best portraits I have ever seen. The quality is simply staggering.....

Well done, really well done.

regards, Graham


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March 06, 2005

 

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  Congrats on being a finalist, Janet! This is absolutely gorgeous!


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April 21, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  I'm so glad To see this here! Should be Grand Prize in my opinion! Awesome portrait and congratulations Janet! :0)


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April 21, 2005

 

Graham Jones
  Deserved recognition Janet. I've sent a link of this picture to photographers I know and they all love it. Good luck on the next round. I suspect the results will be favourable.

regards, Graham


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April 21, 2005

 

Joline Frazier
  Congratulations. This is a true classic.


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April 21, 2005

 

Lynn Crawford
  Wow I missed this beautiful portrait, and just saw it today, Congrats on being a finalist, it is definitely a winner :)


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April 21, 2005

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Janet, I believe this is the most beautiful child portrait I've ever seen! Your model has an unearthly quality to her spirit that you've captured for all of us to adore!
Congratulations on an amazing portrait!


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April 21, 2005

 

Jennifer Jones
  Congratulations on your placement, Janet. The tones and lighting on this portrait are amazing... well done!


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April 22, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on your win, Janet!


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April 22, 2005

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Congratulations on your win, Janet! I still think it should have been top choice, but hey...LOL Well done and beautiful win! :0)


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April 22, 2005

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Positively breathtaking. Even the thumbnail knocks your socks off! I concur with all before me... this is quite special and is most deserving of top honors! Congratulations Janet!


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April 22, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your Second Place win Janet! This is an absolutely beautiful and stunning portrait!


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April 22, 2005

 

Nicole Grimsley
  Beautiful child, beautiful portrait! Congrats on Second Place. Well deserved!


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April 22, 2005

 

Claudette Foote
  Congratulations on your Second Place win Janet! Positively breathtaking for sure..


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April 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Janet - This is just so beautiful!


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April 22, 2005

 

Nancy Grace Chen
  A timeless shot. It's so simple, but the expression, lighting, and beautiful child come together to make an extraordinary portrait. Congratulations.

Nancy


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April 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your win, Janet!


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April 22, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your win, Janet! Marvelous job on this mesmerizing and beautiful portrait.


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April 22, 2005

 

Monika Sapek
  Beautiful portrait, Janet! Many congratulations!
Monika


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April 22, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Stunning portrait, Janet, congratulations on a much deserved win!


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April 22, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Hi Janet! I Should Be Viewing This As The Grand Prize Winner!Its Just That Good Very Well Done:-)


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April 22, 2005

 

Toni Hopper
  Wonderful portrait. How did you get the vignetting in the corners? This is just lovely! Congrats!


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April 22, 2005

 

Janet S. Jonas
  I am so flattered that "Portrait of a Child" has received such wonderful comments. I always hope that others see in an image the same things I do. My little model "Hannah" was just 21/2 years old at the time I shot this. I must say that it was a very simple shot. Usually the most beautiful images are the most simple. I let her choose a dress out of some that I have for photo shoots. She selected this one, much too large for her tiny frame, but she thought it looked just like a princess dress so who was I to argue with her. The fact that she was just 2 1/2 years old meant that her attention span was very limited so our session only lasted about 10 minutes before she lost interest. The lighting was very simple. large ceiling to floor windows on her right. We were very close to them, no direct sunlight just good light. The backdrop was about 7 feet behind her and I used my nikon d1x and an 85mm 1.4 lens.


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April 22, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  You have certainly made her dream come true, Janet. She IS a princess in this beautiful portrait. It reminds me of a William A. Bouguereau painting.
Congratulations on this very well-deserved WINNER!!!


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April 23, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on your Second Place win!!!


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April 24, 2005

 

Julie Turner
  Janet, I think this photo deserved better than 2nd place, but I do wish you congratulations! It is absolutely stunning! I agree with all the other BP members and their comments especially that this photo just draws you back to it. The lighting and the coloring are perfect, and the little girl is adorable. Congratulations!


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April 24, 2005

 

Nancy Donnell
  Wow, Congratulations. This knocked me out. Simple and elegant.


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April 25, 2005

 

Dolores Neilson
  Yep...I agree. Should be the GRAND!!This is phenomenal portraiture!! I'd love to know the technique in getting this coloring. And that child?? Well, I wish she was mine! What an adorable model! Though I already have four (daughters), another this precious would certainly be wonderful ;)!! CONGRATS JANET!! Wish I had taken it!


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April 26, 2005

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats on your win!!


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April 28, 2005

 

Peggy Wolff
  This is a stunning portrait! Congratulations on a very well deserved win!


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May 04, 2005

 

Tina L. Folsom
  That is Phenomenal!!!! I love it. She's truly gorgeous. What incredible eyes.


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May 04, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Janet this is very beautiful.

Soft pretty colors and wonderful model.

Kerby


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May 24, 2005

 

Niels Sandal
  Beautiful portrait! I keep looking at it.


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March 05, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  One of the best portaits I have seen! Awesome capture!!


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May 29, 2006

 

Kombizz Kashani
  beautiful sweet portrait with good lighting, pose
KOMBIZZ (Kambiz Kashani)


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November 18, 2006

 

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  Beautiful young sweet girl! Great picture.


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July 27, 2007

 

Kombizz Kashani
  NOT SURE, why I receive this link about your image in my private email.
As I can see here, I RESPONDED to your beautiful sweet capture on
Previous Response:
from Kombizz (Kambiz) K.
on 11/18/2006 3:56:42 AM

So I wonder if .....


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July 27, 2007

 

Helen N. McHugh
  The eyes have it! Such a mesmerising capture, Janet!Truly beautiful!


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August 14, 2007

 

Janet S. Jonas
  Thank you Helen for the nice comment on my image. It is much appreciated.


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August 14, 2007

 

Eleanor Lasta
  Wow, this image is really compelling! Great job!


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June 18, 2010

 

Brenda f. Andrew
 
what a beauty!! great capture, it's simply wonderful!


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December 11, 2010

 
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