Snow Day
Uploaded: February 04, 2011 | Entered: March 13, 2017 08:57:57
I took this just down the street on a sunny but very cold winter day. Though I took several shots of this boy playing on piles of snow while his dad shoveled.
Resubmitted for March 9, 2017
Category: People
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6250/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320,320, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Nikki McDonald February 04, 2011
Thank you so much, everyone, for expressing your enjoyment of this portrait. A special thanks to Usman whose keen eye has resulted in a fresh edit.Mary Beth Aiello
Priceless, Nikki. I think we'll see this again.
12/5/2010 7:27:26 AM
Melissa Gurdus
This is a wonderful and very expressive portrait. I love the full frame composition and sharp detail!! Also, I looked at the "Snowball Effect," and that is also a fantastic portrait, Nikki!!
Melissa
12/5/2010 7:36:31 AM
Lynn M. Whitt
That is so cute, perfect portrait...
12/5/2010 8:13:28 AM
Carol Eade
Beautiful portrait, Nikki, hope to see this one get gold!
12/5/2010 8:20:53 AM
Karen Bacon
A fantastic portrait Nicki!Well done!
12/5/2010 8:39:25 AM
Jessica Jenney
Just adorable, Nikki! A beautiful capture and love those freckles!
12/5/2010 9:09:05 AM
Errick L. Cameron
Always a favorite!
12/5/2010 10:07:23 AM
Sharon C. Hinze
Loved last years, love this years! Just excellent.
Sharon
12/5/2010 10:27:31 AM
Rony Sagy
Fantastic portrait.Nikki. An yes, I agree it deserves gold. Look forward to seeing it again.
12/5/2010 10:47:25 AM
Anita N. Hogue
I can certainly see why you love them! Perfect exposure and details! Love his smile and freckles!
A wonderful portrait, Nikki!
12/5/2010 11:01:00 AM
Troy Gallagher
Fantastic portrait Nikki.
Troy
12/5/2010 11:45:18 AM
Claudia Kuhn
Very sweet winter portrait Nikki
12/5/2010 12:07:05 PM
Thomas E. Hinds
Beautiful portrait with amazing detail! Great capture, Nikki!
12/5/2010 5:19:49 PM
Rona L. Schwarz
I well-remember the Snowball Effect portrait, Nikki, and I like this one even better! The snow on his hat matches the twinkle in his eyes. A marvelous candid, close-up portrait! It really captures the innocence of youth and the joy of play!
12/5/2010 7:46:54 PM
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Nikki McDonald February 04, 2011
Patricia A. CoblentzUsman Bajwa
The previous one was my fave and this is even better. Sure hope it lands in the Golden territory, Nikki. Good luck!
UB.
12/6/2010 4:03:15 AM
Ken Smith
Awesome, Nikki...love the framing on this and the happy face!
12/6/2010 4:06:52 AM
Sabrina L. Ryan
Fantastic portrait, Nikki!!
12/6/2010 4:57:44 AM
Richard B. Hallick
Wonderful portrait. Should be a winner.
12/6/2010 6:00:53 AM
Carla Capra
Wonderful image.
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12/6/2010 7:12:04 AM
Jack Ryan
Excellent clarity...handsome subject...excellent portrait!
12/6/2010 8:06:59 AM
Mitch Spence
My all time favorite kid. Go get em, snowboy!
12/6/2010 9:52:37 AM
Dr Silly
Wonderful Portrait. :O)
12/6/2010 11:56:14 AM
William C. Raco
What a great face and smile
Wonderful photo, Nikki
12/6/2010 2:59:48 PM
Michele Peterson
LOVE this!! It is perfect!
12/6/2010 5:42:27 PM
Jean E. Hildebrant
Great portrait, Nikki! I really like his natural, joyful expression :)
1/6/2011 6:10:30 AM
Joy Rector
love this shot
2/2/2011 9:35:38 AM
Dr Silly
Still wonderful. :O)
2/2/2011 10:34:35 AM
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Carolyn M. Fletcher February 04, 2011
He really looks happy. Love it! #9211836Ken Smith February 04, 2011
I remember this one...hope it gets the silver this time...and I look forward to seeing everyone's entries tomorrow! #9211842Dominick M. Dimacale February 04, 2011
Outstanding portrait image, Nikki!
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Jeff Robinson February 04, 2011
Outstanding!! Jeff #9211926Marcie A. Fowler February 04, 2011
A simply fantastic portrait. #9211992R. J. Laudenbacher February 04, 2011
Nikki you sure caught one happy little camper here. I love this and I hope we see it again. We should have the first time around. #9212039Courtenay Vanderbilt February 04, 2011
Oh, I love his expression, Nikki! I think it's a perfect example of someone loving life! #9212048Gord MacEachern February 04, 2011
Looks like a winner in my book Nikki, well done!! #9212055Chris Budny February 04, 2011
What a great capture then and now. Fingers crossed for you, Nikki... This is a wonderful, happy image! #9212178MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 04, 2011
Adorable NiK!!Best of luck this time around
Looks like a winner to me
Happy Friday! #9212271
Jane Holestine February 04, 2011
Great close-up portrait, Nikki. There is fun written all over his face. #9212385Datha Y. Thompson February 04, 2011
Adroable child and expression!! LOVE IT Nikki!!!!! Perfect!!! :) #9212460Karen E. Baumann February 04, 2011
Makes me smile!!! If we have to have more winter, then, let's all smile and think like a child... snow days! #9212602David Phalen February 04, 2011
A fabulous portrait of the joy of youth!! #9212904Rolando Rosito February 04, 2011
Beautiful portrait Nikki! love the smile! #9212958Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 04, 2011
It's an incredible portrait, Nikki! :-) k #9213392Susan M. Hembree February 05, 2011
Wonderful, Nikki! #9215691Irene Colling February 06, 2011
Excellent photo Nikki. I like the close, fill the frame, presentation. #9216557Lydia Williams February 07, 2011
Most fantastic portrait, Nikki! Picture Perfect! #9219287Sharon Sawyer February 12, 2011
Wonderful portrait of this beautiful child!!! Hope to see this one again, Nikki! #9237031Terry A. Stoa December 19, 2012
This is the first time I've seen this - and it's a wonderful portrait. So sharp and crisp - and his blue eyes really stand out.Composed with his head at a diagonal really does the trick, too.
This is as good or better as your Finalist Snowball Effect.
I hope you've provided the young boy's family with prints - they'd be priceless to them. #10470512
Nikki McDonald December 19, 2012
Thanks, everyone. Yes, Terry, I did take prints to them - nice 8x10's. And one of these (forgot which) won 2nd place at the state fair. The boy has never let his younger sister forget it and I keep trying to get one of her that is as delightful as these were of him :) #10470521Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2012
Best of luck this time around Nikki. What a keepsake for sure!!! #10470530Usman M. Bajwa December 19, 2012
Perfect time of the year to give it another try, best of luck, its a Winner in my book anyways, Nikki ;)UB. #10471513
Mitch Spence December 26, 2012
Hello to my favorite little snow boy. #10479199Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524848Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524852Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524853Amanda D. Austwick March 31, 2017
Love this image of smiling boy. Good luck! #11577379Terry A. Stoa March 31, 2017
It's wonderful to see this one again, Nikki. His eyes, cute freckles, typical boyish teeth, and lovely smile make for an awesome portrait. #11577417Terry A. Stoa April 06, 2017
A March 2017 favorite of mine - I'll bet his parents loved (or would love) this photo. #11580536Joanna Kovalcsik April 26, 2017
Beautiful portrait, Nikki... so fresh, colorful, and detailed! Expressive and charming in every way... well done!!!Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017
"Finalist" looks fab on this image... congratulations, Nikki! #11588467Emile Abbott April 30, 2017
What an amazing portrait Nikki and congrats on finalist. #11589621Joanna Kovalcsik May 01, 2017
Congratulations on your well-deserved 2nd Place GOLD, Nikki! #11590114Michele Peterson May 01, 2017
I definitely smiled when I saw this in the winners circle, Nikki! Congratulations on the win ~ it's very deserving! #11590394Emile Abbott May 01, 2017
So glad to see this awesome portrait go Gold. Congratulations Nikki #11590476Terry A. Stoa May 01, 2017
Congrats, Nikki. I've like this one for quite awhile! #11590517Chris Budny May 02, 2017
Way to go, Nikki! This finally has the "right look" -- ie, gold! Congratulations! #11590720Usman M. Bajwa May 02, 2017
CONGRATZ on the Second Place Gold. #11591169Millie A. Talarico May 03, 2017
Your photo should be used on the cover of a magazine, I love it so much! #11591329Amanda D. Austwick May 03, 2017
Finally this gets the Gold it deserves! #11591367Susan Williams May 14, 2017
Congratulations your your Gold winner, Nikki. Beautiful portrait of cover photo quality! #11594443Mariann Kovats May 16, 2017
What a cute capture Nikki! Congratulations on your winner! #11595266Lydia Williams May 23, 2017
I too remember Nikki...and happy to see it again! Congraatulations! #11597723Lydia Williams May 23, 2017
I too remember Nikki...and happy to see it again! Congraatulations! #11597724James Kooper May 27, 2017
Its really an awesome shot! #11600431Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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