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Piercing Eyes

© Anna Diederich

Piercing Eyes

Uploaded: August 30, 2007 00:02:58

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Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/640, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 180mm, Camera Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Evy Johansen level-classic August 30, 2007

Wow, Anna... This is a beautiful portrait of an adorable kid!!
Congrats to you too!! #726180

Jennifer L. Alder August 30, 2007

OH MY!!!
Anna-- this is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Amazing comp, color and texture!
Beautiful work- I bet we see this again
:)))))))) #4722043

Jill Odice level-classic August 30, 2007

You do the most lovely portraits! It helps to have a beautiful model :-) #4722049

Rahul Sharma August 30, 2007

Brilliant....
Fantastic portrait......
Very well done Anna..... #4722052

Barbara Waldoch August 30, 2007

Fantastic image, Anna! #4722056

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 30, 2007


Absolutely a very striking portrait, Anna!! All the best to you with this beautiful entry. I really hope to see it again.
#4722073

Dan Holm August 30, 2007

Wow! What a shot! VERY haunting, very beautiful, Anna! #4722075

Rob Bishop August 30, 2007

A big WOW from me too! This sure looks like a winner to me. Every aspect of good photography has been perfectly presented here, Anna. #4722080

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thank you all so much for your kind comments. She is beautiful and so photogenic. I hope to get some more shots of her soon! #4722081

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 30, 2007

WOW WOW WOW Anna.... there is soo much in this image... her intense look, the comp, the colors... spectacular! #4722101

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 30, 2007

A very beautiful and striking image,Anna! It really has an impact.... certainly one of my favourites! #4722165

Nadya Johnson August 30, 2007

What a stunning portrait! This is stunning, Anna! #4722272

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thank you so much Stefania, Ujjwal, and Nadya for your kind words! I really do appreciate them! #4722345

Ray Clarke August 30, 2007

Gorgeous portrait work Anna #4722370

Margaret R. Barry August 30, 2007

Stunning portrait, Anna. Very beautiful! #4722389

Paul Michko August 30, 2007

Very intense dramatic portrait image, Anna. #4722427

Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007

Absolutely fantastic and very beautiful portrait, Anna! :) #4722441

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thanks R&A, Margaret, Paul, and Jenny! #4722449

Renee Doyle August 30, 2007

WOW!!! Superb portrait Anna!!
#4722513

Chua Wee Boo August 30, 2007

Very striking image indeed,Anna!SUPERB #4722529

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thanks Renee and Chua! #4722555

Paul E. Earl August 30, 2007

Beautiful portrait, Anna! Superb! #4722672

William C. Raco level-classic August 30, 2007

Outstanding portrait, Anna
The colors, the detail, the lighting and expression are all excellent!

Bill #4722910

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thank you Paul and Bill. #4722980

Darby Struchtemeyer August 30, 2007

Beautiful! #4723447

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 30, 2007

Beautiful portrait. Love her expresson. #4725097

Terry L. McKaig August 30, 2007

This is gorgeous Anna! I love you PP, comp........all of it! #4725162

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thank you so much Darby, Kay, and Terry. #4725182

Esther Smith August 30, 2007

Absolutely beautiful Anna!! Love the colors, tones and lighting!! #4725242

Erica Murphy level-classic August 30, 2007

Beautiful portrait Anna!! An absolute winner!!

Erica #4725928

Anna Diederich August 30, 2007

Thank you so much Esther and Erica! #4726186

Heidi Brand level-classic August 31, 2007

Anna, you already know how much I like this one, but I just wanted to stop by and tell you again. #4728420

Angela Azzinnaro August 31, 2007

WOW Anna!!!! AMAZING PORTRAIT!!!!!!!!!!! #4729635

Anna Diederich September 01, 2007

Thank you Heidi and Angela! #4731333

Stephanie Arnold September 03, 2007

This is fantastic, Anna! #4738809

Anna Diederich September 04, 2007

Thanks Stephanie! #4744459

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2007

Fantastic portrait, Anna!! I love the softness around her head scarf, and the expression your captured is awesome. Big congratulations on your finalist! #4821008

Melissa G. Meiselman September 21, 2007

Congratulations Anna on this outstanding finalist! #4821066

Angela Azzinnaro September 21, 2007

CONGRATS Anna!!!!!!!! #4821268

Erica Murphy level-classic September 21, 2007

Congratulations Anna!! Not surprised to see this as a finalist. Hope it goes farther!

Erica #4821362

Jennifer L. Alder September 21, 2007

Anna-----------
I am THRILLED to see this again
Best of luck in the next round, a winner in my book!
:) #4821460

Vikram Jamwal September 21, 2007

Lovely finalist Anna!!! Congratulations!!! #4822054

Esther Smith September 21, 2007

Not a surprise, this is beautiful! Congrats Anna! #4822426

Wayne T. Fisk September 21, 2007

Congrats, Anna! A wonderful winner1
Wayne #4822724

Anna Diederich September 21, 2007

Thank you Colleen, Melissa, Angela, Erica, Jennifer, Vikram, Esther, and Wayne!! I appreciate all the kind comments!! :) #4823121

Cheryl E. Molennor September 21, 2007

Most beautiful Anna! Congratulations! #4823898

Regina L. Rickert September 21, 2007

Those eyes are just stunning. Congratulations on a gorgeous finalist, Anna! #4824667

Wendy Bristol September 21, 2007

Stunning portrait, Anna. #4824735

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 21, 2007

A sensational finalist, Anna! Congratulations! A wonderful month for you! #4824835

Anna Diederich September 21, 2007

Thank you Cheryl, Lexi, Wendy, and Terry!! #4824998

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 21, 2007

Congratulations on this lovely Finalist, Anna!! #4825347

Evy Johansen level-classic September 21, 2007

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Anna!! #4825636

Anna Diederich September 22, 2007

Thank you Susana, and Evy! #4826342

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 22, 2007

Congratulations Anna...Dominick #4827741

Stephanie Arnold September 22, 2007

Congrats Anna :D #4827859

Anna Diederich September 22, 2007

Thanks Dominick and Stephanie! #4828692

Ameet B. Agnihotri September 22, 2007

This should be a grand prize winner ! Wonderful image ! #4829196

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 22, 2007

Congratulations Michelle on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4829308

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 22, 2007

Sorry, meant to say Anna. Just came from another site. #4829312

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2007

Wonderful, Anna! Congratulations on your stunning finalist! #4830544

Cora Miller level-classic September 23, 2007

Her eyes are captivating! And I love the way you merged the texture in your presentation. Outstanding work, Anna. Congratulations on your finalist. #4830711

Margaret R. Barry September 23, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Anna! #4830929

Margaret R. Barry September 23, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Anna! #4830930

Anna Diederich September 23, 2007

Thank you so much Ameet, Kay, Cora, and Margaret!! :) #4831047

Susan Fox September 23, 2007

I think this is one of your best works! An absolutly beautiful portrait. Congrats!!!! #4831931

Jessica Jenney September 23, 2007

Congratulations, Anna on this stunning finalist! #4832226

Lynne Morris September 23, 2007

Congratulations on this stunning finalist Anna, beautiful work! #4832239

Anna Diederich September 23, 2007

Thank you so much Susan, Jessica, and Lynne! Your kind words mean a lot to me! #4833172

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 24, 2007

Anna, so well deserved! Congratulations on your very striking Second Place win! #4837957

Dan Holm September 24, 2007

Big CONGRATULATIONS, Anna!! A MOST deserving Winner! #4837990

Erica Murphy level-classic September 24, 2007

WOOOOO-HOOOOO Anna!!! Congratulations on your well deserved win with this stunning photo!!!

Erica
#4837998

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 24, 2007

Congrats Anna on this awesome second place winner. Wow!!! #4838039

Maria Zammit level-classic September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful win Anna! #4838150

September 24, 2007

Congratulations Anna! This is truly beautiful! #4838223

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2007

CONGRATS ANNA on this gorgeous portrait!!! #4838337

Sam Britt September 24, 2007

Congratulations on this winner, Anna! #4838512

Teresa Norris September 24, 2007

Anna, Congratulations on this beautiful winner! #4838612

Jenny Bosmans September 24, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Anna! :) #4838641

Cheryl E. Molennor September 24, 2007

Congratulations #4838679

Lynne Morris September 24, 2007

A well deserved gold badge Anna, this is a beautiful winner, congratulations! #4838718

Susan Fox September 24, 2007

Yippee! It made second!!!! Congrats Anna!!!!!!! #4839077

Stephanie Arnold September 24, 2007

Congrats Anna! #4839097

Anna Diederich September 24, 2007

Woo-Hoo! Thank you all so much!! I really appreciate all the kind comments!! #4839355

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 24, 2007

Big congrats on this lovely win! #4839472

Esther Smith September 24, 2007

Way to go!! Congratulations on your gorgeous Winner, Anna!! #4839821

Anna Diederich September 24, 2007

Thank you so much Susan and Esther! #4840093

Heidi Brand level-classic September 24, 2007

Okay I am really out of the loop here, I did not even realize the finalists and winners were out for August yet.

Anyways, Congratulations Anna!!! Very well deserved win, and a stunning portrait. #4840181

Mary K. Robison September 24, 2007

Outstanding portrait, Anna!
CONGRATULATIONS to you on your well-earned Win! #4840415

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your Win, Anna!! #4840448

Evy Johansen level-classic September 24, 2007

Big congratulations on your win, Anna!! #4840554

Jennifer L. Alder September 24, 2007

Anna-- I knew this was a winner the second I saw it!
BRAVO!!!!
WELL deserved my friend!
:) #4840601

Anna Diederich September 24, 2007

Thank you so much Heidi, Mary, Susana, Evy, and Jennifer! Your kind words mean a lot to me! #4840929

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner. #4841038

Kathleen Miller September 24, 2007

congratulations Anna, this is gorgeous and captivating. #4841181

Anna Diederich September 24, 2007

Thank you so much Kay and Kathleen! :) #4841423

Colleen Farrell September 24, 2007

WTG, Anna--congrats on a most well-deserved WIN!! :D #4841484

Carol Teal September 25, 2007

Great portrait Anna. Love those eyes! Congrats on your win! #4841646

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 25, 2007

A fantastic and very well deserving Winner,Anna! BIG Congratulations!! #4841765

Anna Diederich September 25, 2007

Thank you so muc Colleen, Carol, and Ujjwal!! #4841823

Esra Belgin September 25, 2007

What a beautiful capture Anna! Congratulations on your win. #4843468

Daniella Puente September 25, 2007

Anna congrats! this portrait is so beautiful and fine, it makes a perfect winner :)) #4843733

Laurence Saliba level-classic September 25, 2007

A BIG Congrats Anna!!!! #4844164

Anna Diederich September 25, 2007

Thank you Esra, Daniella, and Laurence! #4845742

Sarah Goblot September 27, 2007

Congrats Anna!This really is a stunning picture. Reminds me of the afghan girl from NatGeo. Bravo! :) #4852704

Renee Lewis September 27, 2007

One of my favorites from you! Congrats! #4853855

Anna Diederich September 27, 2007

Thanks a bunch Sarah and Renee!! #4854389

Terry L. McKaig September 27, 2007

Awesome Anna! Congratulations! #4855583

Anna Diederich September 28, 2007

Thanks Terry! #4857347

September 29, 2007

One of my all-time favorites from you, Anna. Simply stunning. Congrats ... very well deserved. :) #4860936

Janine Russell level-classic September 29, 2007

Anna, beautiful portrait; excellent colors, clarity and lighting; big congratulations on your Second Place Win! #4861684

Anna Diederich September 30, 2007

Thank you Marla and Janine! #4863628

Darryl Wilkinson September 30, 2007

Sweet portrait, Anna. Congratulations!! #4865306

Anna Diederich September 30, 2007

Thanks Darryl! #4866209

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 30, 2007

Very Beautiful image...I love the eyes! Congats on your win!! #4866464

Anna Diederich October 01, 2007

Thanks Shelly! #4870927

Datha Y. Thompson October 07, 2007

GORGEOUS WINNER!! Beautiful child.. Love her eyes, colors, light, everything is Excellent!! WTG :0) #4892991

Robert Baer October 09, 2007

anna
what a fantastic portrait! you did a beautiful job. congrats on your win! #4903304

Lorri Shane October 13, 2007

Amazing portrait of such a beautiful child. congratulations!!!! #4922314

Anna Diederich October 13, 2007

Thank you so much Datha, Justin, and Lorri! #4922411

October 22, 2007

Simply stunning Anna - a very beautiful and memorable image. Congratulations on your well deserved win! #4961018

Marta Azevedo October 23, 2007

awesome #4968138

Anna Diederich October 26, 2007

Thank you Gavin and Marta! #4988931

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett February 26, 2008

Beautiful capture, Anna, and congrats on your win here ........ #5556074

Darby Struchtemeyer February 26, 2008

Congratulations on your win!! #5556230

Darby Struchtemeyer February 26, 2008

Congratulations on your win!! #5556233

Renee Lewis February 26, 2008

One of my absolute favorites from you! Huge congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5556642

Anna Diederich February 27, 2008

Thank you Steve, Darby, and Renee! #5562221

Stacy Lankford level-addict June 09, 2008

Top-notch work! #6040159

Jean B. Hall July 18, 2008

Wonderful portrait! #6194937

Anna Diederich July 25, 2008

Thank you Stacy and Jean! #6231688

Max Aureli September 23, 2008

Excellent expression captured on this wonderful face portrait Anna!!! #6501717

Max Aureli November 02, 2008

Congratulations on the Winner and to be in Photographing Children book, Anna!!! #6695791

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