Uploaded: February 28, 2011 16:53:30
101 theme "Texture" contest entry
Shot in natural light through a window. Added Gaussian blur in a layer and removed with a selection.
This is my beautiful daughter, Jessica and our first grandchild, Ezra 2 1/2 mo's old.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Nikki McDonald February 28, 2011
This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mother-child portraits I have ever seen, Jean. The light is lovely and so is your treatment. And of course the tender, loving way Jessica is looking at Ezra is wonderful. #1357003Jean E. Hildebrant February 28, 2011
Oh, that is so nice to hear, Nikki! Thank you so much :) #9266722Susana Ms Heide February 28, 2011
This is guaranteed to become a priceless keepsake!! WOW!!! What a most wonderful portait you have captured, Jean! The lighting is so soft and flattering and the moment you captured is so endearing! #9266724David Phalen February 28, 2011
Beautiful!! An image to cherish!! #9266757Jane Holestine February 28, 2011
This is so beautiful, Jean. Gorgeous lighting, tender expression, soft colors - just lovely. #9266769Sarah A. Christian February 28, 2011
I agree totally with everyone, Jean! What a lifelong treasure of love and devotion! #9266844Datha Y. Thompson February 28, 2011
OH this is Gorgeous Jean!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Perfect and Priceless :) #9266902Patti Coblentz February 28, 2011
This is so very beautiful, Jean...both the image and the tenderness you captured. The natural window light and selected softness you used are ideal for this priceless moment of love and tenderness :) #9266989Michele Peterson February 28, 2011
Jean this is just wonderful. The kind of photograph that makes one catch their breath a bit when they first see it. I also want to type quietly, as to not break the quietness and peace of the photo. It is perfect. #9267048Joy Rector March 01, 2011
beautiful, precious shot #9268031Karen E. Baumann March 01, 2011
So beautiful! Lovely in all aspects, Jean! #9268096Leslie McLain March 01, 2011
Stunning capture of Mother and child, Jean. #9268466Susan Fox March 10, 2011
This is so beautiful Jean! #9284283Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 12, 2011
You must be so proud, this is beautiful Jean. #9287958Patti Coblentz March 20, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Jean! #9301581Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 20, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! This is just fabulous Jean! #9301803Nancyj E. Hovey March 20, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SMariann Kovats March 20, 2011
Congratulations on your awesome finalist, Jean! #9302457Phyllis H. Burchett March 20, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Jean! #9302470Nikki McDonald March 20, 2011
Another stunning finalist and I'm sure it's also destined for gold in the next round. I just love the tones, light, and combination of softness and detail here, Jean. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #9302506Karen E. Baumann March 20, 2011
Awwww, so excited for you Jean! This is so precious and, there are no words to describe a Grandmother's feeling about this very special bundle of joy! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #9303057Merna L. Nobile March 20, 2011
Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9303221Katarina Mansson March 21, 2011
Congratulations on your ebautiful finalist Jean! #9303468Sarah A. Christian March 21, 2011
This is such a touching and beautiful image, Jean!!! Congratulations on your Finalist! #9303687John Rivera March 21, 2011
Congratulations Jean on your Finalist! #9303831Jessica Jenney March 21, 2011
Congratulations, Jean on your beautiful finalist! #9305041Kara L. Hendricks March 21, 2011
This makes me smile Jean...:) Congrats!! #9305639Selena C. Metts March 21, 2011
precious! #9305821Jean E. Hildebrant March 21, 2011
Thank you all so much! Love seeing my 2 babies getting some luv from the judges :) #9306331Dr Silly March 21, 2011
Congratulations on your Finalist Jean. :O) #9306352Usman M. Bajwa March 21, 2011
How precious indeed, Jean. Superb Finalist, expect seeing this again!UB. #9307555
Debra K. Johnson March 22, 2011
Just Beautiful! CONGRATS! #9308739Ivan Chacon March 23, 2011
Beautiful!!! Cangrats!!! :) #9312882Mary Dimitriw April 15, 2011
Congrats on your finalist Jean! What a stunning portrait. Your children and grandchild are blessed to have such a wonderful photographer in the family. #9352165Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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