Portrait of a Child [Contest Winner Picks March 2005]
Uploaded: March 02, 2005 08:24:30
available morning light. 85mm at f3.2 1/80th sec. iso 200
Susana Matos March 02, 2005
this is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!This is the kind of photo you can sell, and sell, and sell, ....... absolutely wonderful!Olivia Navarro March 02, 2005
This is so beautiful! Great job! #1143127Margot Petrowski March 02, 2005
This is a stunning portrait!!! I've seen your others of this gorgeous child and all I can say is WOW!! #1143139
Cynthia M. Wiles
March 02, 2005
Kara L. Hendricks March 02, 2005
Oh Janet.... WOW!!! #1143155Carla Metzler March 02, 2005
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! #1143171Teresa P.Pelaez March 02, 2005
Beautiful portrait! #1143215Cindy Paquette March 02, 2005
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! #1143241Kathleen Clemons March 02, 2005
Just so beautiful, Janet! #1143306Leanne M.E. Boyd March 02, 2005
Beautiful Janet! #1143323Deb Brown March 02, 2005
SO LOVELY! The tones are wonderful and this child is beautiful...you have captured her innocence so very well! #1143344Roger Bernabo March 02, 2005
Tremendous portrait! The softness of lighting, the childs expression all are so perfectly done. One of the veyr best I have ever seen. #1143572Judy S. Fung March 02, 2005
Very beautiful portrait, Janet!!! #1143695Mary L. Graham March 02, 2005
beautiful portrait & beautiful little girl Janet =) #1143725Marsha S. Smith March 02, 2005
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. #1143758Mike Brookshire March 02, 2005
This is a wonderful portraitJayda E. Maher March 02, 2005
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 #1143841Terry R. Hatfield March 02, 2005
The Lighting Is Fantastic Janet,It Really Sets Those Prety Eyes And Smooth Skin Off Well:-)Great Job! #1143871Casey A. Hanson March 02, 2005
Wow! This is superb in every way! Wonderful job Janet. I know we'll be seeing this again. Wow again! :0) #1143974Bobbie Davis March 02, 2005
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.... #1143998Keisha Sandusky March 02, 2005
This is just breathtaking! Excellent job...wow! :) #1144016
Jim Kinnunen
March 02, 2005
Christy C. Snodgrass March 02, 2005
What an angelic face! Perfect mood lighting. Over all outstanding.Debra Booth March 03, 2005
A truly captivating portrait, Janet! Outstanding! #1144902Graham Jones March 06, 2005
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 #1150924
No Info April 21, 2005
Congrats on being a finalist, Janet! This is absolutely gorgeous! #1274698Casey A. Hanson April 21, 2005
I'm so glad To see this here! Should be Grand Prize in my opinion! Awesome portrait and congratulations Janet! :0) #1274700Graham Jones April 21, 2005
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 #1274919
Joline Frazier April 21, 2005
Congratulations. This is a true classic. #1276504Lynn Crawford April 21, 2005
Wow I missed this beautiful portrait, and just saw it today, Congrats on being a finalist, it is definitely a winner :) #1276563
Joannie Bertucci
April 21, 2005
Jennifer Jones April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your placement, Janet. The tones and lighting on this portrait are amazing... well done! #1279357Debra Booth April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Janet! #1279779Casey A. Hanson April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Janet! I still think it should have been top choice, but hey...LOL Well done and beautiful win! :0) #1280495Patricia A. Kuniega April 22, 2005
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! #1280750Jill Flynn April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your Second Place win Janet! This is an absolutely beautiful and stunning portrait! #1280844Nicole Grimsley April 22, 2005
Beautiful child, beautiful portrait! Congrats on Second Place. Well deserved! #1280991Claudette Foote April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your Second Place win Janet! Positively breathtaking for sure.. #1280992Marsha S. Smith April 22, 2005
Congratulations, Janet - This is just so beautiful! #1281447Nancy Grace Chen April 22, 2005
A timeless shot. It's so simple, but the expression, lighting, and beautiful child come together to make an extraordinary portrait. Congratulations.Nancy #1281642
Judy S. Fung April 22, 2005
Congrats on your win, Janet! #1281652Carla Metzler April 22, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Janet! Marvelous job on this mesmerizing and beautiful portrait. #1282096Monika Sapek April 22, 2005
Beautiful portrait, Janet! Many congratulations!Deb Holmes-Hatfield April 22, 2005
Stunning portrait, Janet, congratulations on a much deserved win! #1282178Terry R. Hatfield April 22, 2005
Hi Janet! I Should Be Viewing This As The Grand Prize Winner!Its Just That Good Very Well Done:-) #1282179Toni Hopper April 22, 2005
Wonderful portrait. How did you get the vignetting in the corners? This is just lovely! Congrats! #1282195Janet S. Jonas April 22, 2005
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. #1282643Cesar J. La Rosa April 23, 2005
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.Leonard Pierce April 24, 2005
Congratulations on your Second Place win!!! #1287669Julie Turner April 24, 2005
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! #1288136Nancy Donnell April 25, 2005
Wow, Congratulations. This knocked me out. Simple and elegant. #1291053Dolores Neilson April 26, 2005
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! #1292071Kathleen R. Struckle April 28, 2005
Absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats on your win!! #1301707Peggy Wolff May 04, 2005
This is a stunning portrait! Congratulations on a very well deserved win! #1319886Tina L. Folsom May 04, 2005
That is Phenomenal!!!! I love it. She's truly gorgeous. What incredible eyes. #1320235Kerby Pfrangle May 24, 2005
Janet this is very beautiful.Soft pretty colors and wonderful model.
Kerby #1390645
Niels Sandal March 05, 2006
Beautiful portrait! I keep looking at it. #2499524Ronald F. Fischer May 29, 2006
One of the best portaits I have seen! Awesome capture!! #2829043Kombizz Kashani November 18, 2006
beautiful sweet portrait with good lighting, poseKombizz Kashani July 27, 2007
NOT SURE, why I receive this link about your image in my private email.So I wonder if ..... #4570161
Helen N. McHugh August 14, 2007
The eyes have it! Such a mesmerising capture, Janet!Truly beautiful! #4644583Janet S. Jonas August 14, 2007
Thank you Helen for the nice comment on my image. It is much appreciated. #4646160Eleanor Lasta June 18, 2010
Wow, this image is really compelling! Great job! #8702867Brenda f. Andrew December 11, 2010
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