Inspiring Photo: Happy Girl #1601727

Happy Girl

Uploaded: December 31, 2005 11:52:10

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Cyn Valentine December 31, 2005

So cute! Love the b/w! #366990

Erica Murphy December 31, 2005

Thanks a bunch Cyn!

Erica #2238643

Orsi December 31, 2005

Wonderful shot,Erica!!!So cute!!! #2239846

Amanda Price January 20, 2006

Wonderful shot, Erica!! Congrats on your finalist! #2312575

Rebecca A. Steed January 21, 2006

Congrats Erica. This is adorable #2312630

Erica Murphy January 21, 2006

Thank you very much Becky, Amanda and Orsi!!!!

Erica #2314848

Bridget McPherson January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Erica. It's a great shot. I love the framing of her face with the hood and, of course, that wonderful expression. Well captured.

Bridget. #2314931

Life Expressions January 21, 2006

Congrats on your finalist! #2315720

Cathy M. Gromball January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Erica!

Cathy :) #2315916

Erica Murphy January 21, 2006

Thanks Bridget, Robin and Cathy! I appreciate it very much!

Erica #2316054

Susie Peek-Swint January 21, 2006

Great finalist Erica ~ many congrats! #2316528

KV Day January 21, 2006

Wonderful capture of Joy, much deserved finalist and hopefully winner! #2316778

Erica Murphy January 21, 2006

Thank you very much Susie and Vicki!

Erica #2318260

Terry L. Ellis January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Erica, on this wonderfully expressive finalist! Terrific job! Good luck in the next round! #2318355

Anna Diederich January 21, 2006

Congratulations Erica! Love that expression!! Good luck in the next round!!

Anna #2318617

Erica Murphy January 21, 2006

Thank you very much Terry & Anna! So nice of you to comment.

Erica #2318798

Monika Sapek January 21, 2006

Wonderful portrait, Erica! Congrats on your finalist!
Monika
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Erica Murphy January 22, 2006

Thank you Monika, very nice of you to say.

Erica #2321983

Dale Ann Cubbage January 22, 2006

Darling image, congrats!

da #2324278

Amanda M. Johnson January 23, 2006

Very nice portrait! Love the mood! Congrats! #2327139

Erica Murphy January 23, 2006

Thank you Dale & Amanda! I appreciate the feedback!

Erica #2327545

Donna W. Neal January 24, 2006

What a delightful image Erica
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist #2330146

Erica Murphy January 24, 2006

Thanks a bunch Donna!!

Erica #2330643

Amanda Price January 24, 2006

This makes me smile everytime I see it! Congrats on your win! #2331362

Terry L. Ellis January 24, 2006

Big congratulations, Erica, on this fabulous second place win! WTG! #2331366

She-She Killough January 24, 2006

Congrats on your wonderful win Erica! Makes you wish you were there to share the moment!! :D #2331536

Erica Murphy January 24, 2006

Thank you very much Amanda, Terry and Shesh! I truly appreciate your praise.

Erica #2331871

kathy wolfe January 24, 2006

HEY! I KNOW WHO YOU ARE NOW!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS HERE!! I LOVE THIS!! #2332318

Erica Murphy January 24, 2006

Thanks Kathy! Not your stalker, just your fan!

Erica #2332497

Anna Diederich January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your well deserved win Erica!!

Anna #2333269

Jill Flynn January 24, 2006

Congratulations on your WIN Erica! #2334666

Kathleen Miller January 24, 2006

Wow Erica. You won!!!!!!!!!!!!
You totally captured the pickle.
Congratulations. This probably should be big on the wall. #2334752

Kerby Pfrangle January 24, 2006

COngradulations on your big win. Beautiful portrait. Kerby #2334755

Donna W. Neal January 25, 2006

Congratulations on this fine winner Erica #2335965

Cathy M. Gromball January 25, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Erica!

Cathy :) #2338166

Erica Murphy January 25, 2006

Thank you all so much, especially Kathleen who let me "borrow" her lovely daughter for this shot and enter it in the contest.

T H A N K S ! ! !

Erica #2338380

KHAWLA Haddad January 26, 2006

Congratulations on your Wonderful winner!!! #2342190

Erica Murphy January 26, 2006

Thank you so much Khawla Kelly! You have the most amazing photos in your own gallery! Absolutely stunning!

Erica #2342325

Monika Sapek January 28, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place Win, Erica!
Monika
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Erica Murphy January 28, 2006

Thank you very much Monika! Congrats on your GRAND PRIZE winner which is absolutely stunning. I've been back to look at it many times.

Erica #2349818

Ray Clarke February 05, 2006

This is lovely Erica, captures all the innocence of childhood (AC) #2381666

Erica Murphy February 05, 2006

Thank you very much Ray & Audrey!

Erica #2381769

Kelly S. Michaud February 08, 2006

Erica,

Congrats! Great emotional capture. Love how her adorable face is framed by her hood. Your lighting looks great!

Kelly #2394368

Erica Murphy February 08, 2006

Thanks a lot Kelly!

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Wayne T. Fisk February 08, 2006

Way to go, Erica! A real winner!
Wayne #2395743

Erica Murphy February 08, 2006

Thanks Wayne! How have you been?

Erica #2395771

Teri A. Fiske February 23, 2006

Erica this is fabulous! Way to go! #2457419

Erica Murphy February 23, 2006

Thanks so much Teri!

Erica #2457756

Teri A. Fiske February 23, 2006

What did you use for your conversion? I love the tones and levels here. #2457817

Erica Murphy February 23, 2006

I honestly don't remember Teri, sorry. I think it might have been an action that I bought. My usual way is to convert using the lab color method then hue/sat to get teh tone I want.

Erica #2457959

Alana Ibe August 09, 2006

Such a beautiful expression you have captured, and perfect B&W effects! #3143533

Erica Murphy August 09, 2006

Thank you Alana!

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August 25, 2006

What a completely gorgeous gallery you have! This one is my favorite. I love the tones and the joy expressed here. #3212936

Erica Murphy August 25, 2006

Thank you Trula!

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Christy Nichols February 16, 2007

So sweet! Congrats on your Winner! Your gallery is AMAZING! #3956373

Erica Murphy February 17, 2007

Thanks again Chirsty!

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Erica Murphy February 17, 2007

Thanks again Chirsty!

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Amanda Chapman June 01, 2007

This just makes me smile! Great shot #4354972

Erica Murphy June 01, 2007

Thank you Amanda!!

Erica #4355790

Steven E. Ray July 14, 2007

I know when I am looking at the gallery of a talented pro. Time to study and take notes :) Your lighting, framing and overall everything is perfect in everyway. Superb photo! #4509446

Erica Murphy July 15, 2007

Thank you so much Steven! I appreciate the very nice compliment. This is the daughter of the woman you admired earlier. #4510582

Howard B. Cheek December 17, 2007

Her smile steals your heart Erica, priceless. I like the way the face is framed in the white fur of the jacket here :)
Howard #5220220

Lydia Williams April 21, 2016

Aww., this so adorable...Congratulations Erica on your three gold badges...Well done! #11464391

Erica Murphy April 21, 2016

Thank you very much Lydia!
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John D. Roach April 22, 2016

Splendid! #11464633

Paula Showen April 22, 2016

Adorable!! #11464677

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 22, 2016

Congratulations on your sweet POTD! WTG!!! #11464698

Ellen Hodges April 22, 2016

Huge congrats on a gorgeous Triple Crown Winner, Erica!! #11464790

Erica Murphy April 22, 2016

Thank you so much John, Paula, Donna, and Ellen!!
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Teresa Burnett April 24, 2016

Huge Congratulations, Erica, on this wonderful Winner, ATEP and POTD!! #11465425

Erica Murphy April 24, 2016

Thank you Teresa!
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