Los Ojos [People]
Uploaded: October 16, 2012 06:50:20
Finalist
This beautiful child was riding comfortably in a wrap on her mother's back. I had permission to take the photo - tried to get a smile, but all I got was this wide-eyed, solemn stare. The angle, crop and full frame, all of which I like quite a bit, were dictated by the fact that I had my 100 mm macro on and we were in a crowd so I could not get any distance to speak of without having people come between us.
Category: People
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 25000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Michelle Alton October 16, 2012
Much more wonderful than a posed, contrived smile. This is extraordinary, Nikki. Black and white tones are perfect for the subject. #1492621Jeff Robinson October 16, 2012
Outstanding - A powerful portrait Nikki! #10372047Shelly A. Van Camp October 16, 2012
So precious....nice work. #10372453Joy Rector October 17, 2012
gorgeous capture, well done #10373210Datha Y. Thompson October 17, 2012
OMG Nikki!!! This is EXCELLENT and she is a DOLL!!! Love Love Love it!!!! #10373243Mitch Spence October 17, 2012
Ah, the eyes, the eyes. The angle of the head and the solemn expression complement them perfectly in this very nice close up portrait, Nikki. #10373284Richard B. Hallick October 17, 2012
Truly stunning portrait. The eyes are amazing, and the expression on her face is very captivating. This is one of your very best! #10373357Bob Cournoyer October 17, 2012
The ojos tell it all....fine work! #10373532Melinda F. Schneider October 17, 2012
Very sweet. A living doll! #10373836Thomas E. Hinds October 20, 2012
Incredible portrait, Nikki! #10377954Ken Beatty October 22, 2012
Nikki - I love this shot! Thanks for sharing it. #10379498Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 23, 2012
Incredible eyes, a warm and lovely portrait! #10381016Joannie Bertucci October 23, 2012
Wow Nikki, this is outstanding work with your 100mm macro...I've got to try that, yours is stunning! The b&w works in so many ways...texture, tones, contrasts and the amazing catch light in her eyes! #10381318Sherran Andersen October 23, 2012
Love those eyes. #10381689Chris Budny November 20, 2012
What a terrific portrait, Nikki, and as usual, looks fantastic in your b/w conversion. #10426544Martha R. Mazon November 20, 2012
Truly haunting, Nikki! Great job making the most of the equipment on hand, and with such creative and stunning results! Superb. #10426615Linda S. Smith November 29, 2012
Great photo Nikki and Congrats on your finalist win!!! #10438949Susan Williams November 29, 2012
Congratulations on your well-deserved Finalist award, Nikki. #10438982Thomas E. Hinds November 29, 2012
A very beautiful Finalist, Nikki! #10438990Amanda J. Tanner November 29, 2012
Congratulations Nikki! Your talents shine here, Very Special! #10439232Priscilla J. Burgers November 29, 2012
You caught a wonderful expression and great light in the eyes. Wonderfully done. Congratulations! #10439244Michele Peterson November 29, 2012
I love the expression, just so innocent and precious! Congratulations! #10439267Nadia Paul November 29, 2012
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Nikki! #10439273Sherran Andersen November 29, 2012
Congrats Nikki. #10439285Kimber Wallwork-Heineman November 29, 2012
Love the crop - lucky you had that lens on the camera - it really is perfect #10439316Martha R. Mazon November 29, 2012
I'm so glad to see this stunning image selected as a Finalist, Nikki! #10439386Stefania Barbier November 29, 2012
fantastic expression... congratulations Nikki! #10439580Leslie McLain November 30, 2012
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Nikki. #10440507Heather Loewenhardt November 30, 2012
What a soulful image Nikki. Congrats on another beautiful finalist. #10440837Lindley Johnson November 30, 2012
This is a wonderful portrait, Nikki, and a well-deserved finalist - congratulations! #10440852Linda L. Ruiz November 30, 2012
#10440921Phyllis H. Burchett November 30, 2012
Gorgeous portrait work Nikki, congrats! #10440933Debra R. Harder November 30, 2012
Love, love, love this, Nikki! The expression is priceless. Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! #10441508Kay E. Mahoney November 30, 2012
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki. #10441527Marijana Fajgl November 30, 2012
Beautiful portrait, Nikki! Big congratulations! #10441836Amanda D. Austwick November 30, 2012
Wonderful pose and tones! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! #10442089Mary Beth Aiello November 30, 2012
Beautiful in every way, Nikki. Instant fave. This is going GOLD. Huge congrats. #10442109Nancy L. Green November 30, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS Nikki on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10442111Mitch Spence November 30, 2012
It's simply an aaaah image, Nikki. Yes, it is. Congratulations. #10442274Bogdan Paluch December 02, 2012
Beautiful work Nikki. I like the composition and the mood. #10447117Merna L. Nobile December 08, 2012
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