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Tired of waiting...


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Tired of waiting...
Tired of waiting...
My daughter, who is tired of waiting on Santa. :o)

Christy Nichols

 
 
 

Michelle B. Prince
 

Hey, do you use studio lights. I have the same camera and got a strobe light from Alien Bees for Christmas. there does not seem to be a place to plug in the sync cord on the camera. thank you


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December 24, 2004

 

Karma Wilson
  I surely hope to see this again. What a lovely portrait and great use of light!

Karma


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December 24, 2004

 

Kathy Shogren
  Precious image, Christy! So so cute. Nice work.


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December 24, 2004

 

Ellen L. Zaslaw
  Lovely study ! Spectacular lighting !


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December 24, 2004

 

Susana Ms Heide
  This is absolutely PRICELESS!!!!!! The little girl's expression, the props, the lighting, the title...you name it... it's all perfect!! Do I see a WINNER!!?? Great job, Christy! And Merry Christmas!


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December 24, 2004

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  ADORABLE CHILD..LOVE THE MOOD AND LIGHTING..GREAT JOB CHRISTY


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December 27, 2004

 

Lisa Deaton
  This is so precious!! Fantastic in every way. Great job!!!


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December 27, 2004

 

Amy M. Parish
  Hey Christy--were you using the available light? What settings did you use, and was it handheld? Thanks! Love this, this is my kind of picture, so sweet and the light is lovely.


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December 29, 2004

 

Christy Nichols
  Thank you all for the comments. :o)
I really love this picture. Amy, I will email you the info.


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December 30, 2004

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Christy, this is the most exquisit, charming, precious, adorable and all the best of adjectives I can think of! Congratulations of Finalist but I have a feeling this image is going on to better things! It's a winner in my book!


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January 18, 2005

 
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  This is so adorable!!
Congrats on this winner!
Cindy


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January 18, 2005

 

Sherri Conley
  Absolutely adorable. Congratulations!


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January 18, 2005

 

Susana Ms Heide
  I too am crossing my fingers for this one to be in the winning circle! Congrats and good luck!


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January 18, 2005

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Just darling!! Congrats on this great finalist!

da


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January 18, 2005

 

Amy M. Parish
  Congratulations!


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January 18, 2005

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  This will be a treasured image - congratulations on its finalist status.


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January 18, 2005

 

Lori Ditlefsen
  Adorable! Congrats!


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January 18, 2005

 

Ed Heaton
  Outstanding Christy,
Congratulations on your finalist :-)


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January 18, 2005

 

Joyce Baldassarre
  Christy,
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! OMG, how cute! I can see why it's a winner!!!!


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January 20, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!


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January 20, 2005

 

Susana Ms Heide
  YIPEEEEEEEEE!!! I was so much hoping this one would place!!! And it did. It HAD to!!! It is simply perfect! CONGRATS on this well deserved win Christy!!! And KUDOS to the sweetest little model!


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January 20, 2005

 
cynthiawiles-photography.com - Cynthia M. Wiles

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  I am so happy for you, even though I thought this shot would have been "THE ONE"!! It's my personal favorite!
Congratulations!
Cindy


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January 20, 2005

 

Amy M. Parish
  Congrats! I liked this one the minute I saw it, so glad it won a place!!!!


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January 20, 2005

 

Lisa Deaton
  Fantastic, well deserved win, Congratulations!!!


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January 20, 2005

 

Gary A. Meier
  Congratulations on your well deserved win Christy!!


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January 20, 2005

 

Susana Matos
  Just wonderful! Congratulations!!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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January 20, 2005

 

Mellanie
  Well deserved win! Awesome shot, Christy! Congrats!


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January 20, 2005

 

Sherri Conley
  I keep coming back to see this photo ~ it is so perfect! It really warms my heart. Congratulations, Christy ~ you did a superb job on this!


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January 20, 2005

 

Christy Nichols
  Thank you all for such warm comments on my photo. I have to admit, its one of my favorites! Thanks again!
:o)


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January 20, 2005

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Wonderful shot! Congrats!


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January 20, 2005

 

Kip T. Berger
  Nice capture Christy! Congratulations on your win! :)


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January 21, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on your Second Place win Christy!!!


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January 23, 2005

 

Darren K. Fisher
  I have always been told better late than never. No wonder this was a winner, so very cute and well done. Congrats to you!!


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January 26, 2005

 

Armando -. Arturo
  this is the most precious photo of a child i've ever seen. wonderful comp, expression,lighting, congrats and most defenatly deserving the win .


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February 04, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Just had to add a comment, Christy! This image was just on the front page when I came to sign in and it is just SO ADORABLE! I just love it! Wonderful job and Congratulations!!!


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February 15, 2005

 

Hazel H. Cromer
  What a great photo! Great capture. I love this image. You definitely deserved first place


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July 11, 2005

 

Mary Timman
  Was just going thru the Christmas gallery to get ideas and came upon this. I think this is the most darling image I've seen.
I really think you should have gotton 1st on this one.
Really great..light, composition, just everything.


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November 17, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  awesome image!


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November 30, 2005

 

DANIELLE ARMSTRONG
  great shot!! I have the same camera and I was curious as to what setting you took this photo?


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December 07, 2005

 

April Narby
  Christy, I love this picture! The lighting is beautiful. I am new to photography & I am trying to learn to use my camera more creatively. What settings did you use to achieve this look? I am thinking I will need a tripod too, yes? Any tips for me? Thanks :)


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November 15, 2006

 

Pamela Oms
  Wonderful photo!! love the composition
Pam


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February 12, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Christy, this is amazing, love the lighting, the comp and of course the adorable little one. Fantastic!!! You have some wonderful portraits on your gallery.


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February 15, 2007

 

Charlene Taylor
  Hi Christy,
Congratulations on taking second place with this adorable top notch picture! It's such an adorable shot! Love it.


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February 16, 2007

 

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  What an awesome picture, you must be proud of yor work. You have a delightfull gallery, I enjoyed every minute while visiting it, you made my heart skip a beat or two. You must be a professional photographer.

Francine


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February 18, 2007

 

Sheila Pittman
  Christy, this is beautiful....what lighting and settings did you use? You have some beautiful pictures in your gallery.


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February 18, 2007

 

Carina Simeon
  Christy, saw this at Christmas but sadly never got around writing to you. This would have been our Christmas-card...in our book, this is perfect!!!Give a hug to your little Super Model and say thankyou from us. Carina S.


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February 20, 2007

 

Christy Nichols
  Thank you all for the nice comments!!!


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February 20, 2007

 

Kelly Brumfield
  I love-love- love this!!!


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February 23, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  This is a very beautiful and lovely winning image, Christy!! Love the lighting, tones, and her look in this wonderful composition.

Holly


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February 23, 2007

 

Mike F. Anderson
  I can certainly see why this was a winner! Great image Christy!


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February 25, 2007

 

Michelle Ross
  I love this image! Very Very nice and so fitting for the time of year!


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February 25, 2007

 

Peggy J. Maguire
  This is a wonderful image!!


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February 25, 2007

 

Michelle Ross
  x


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February 25, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  What an incredibly precious and cute capture, Christy .. hope you didn't make her wait too long ... LOL ... congrats on this well deserve 2nd Place Winner ... steve


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April 03, 2007

 

Lisa D. Greer
  I love this! Soooo cute! I can see why it won! :)


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June 17, 2007

 

Toni Riggs
  Is is so cute! You really captured the emotion here! Congrats on your win :)


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August 20, 2007

 

Mary E. Heinz
  Studio lighting? Could you list your settings please...just wonderful work...wouldn't this make an awesome Christmas card....!


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December 02, 2007

 

Peggy J. Maguire
  Priceless Win,Fantastic!!!!!!!!!


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December 23, 2008

 
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