• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Tired of waiting...

© Christy Nichols

Tired of waiting...

Uploaded: December 24, 2004

Description

My daughter, who is tired of waiting on Santa. :o)


Comments

Michelle B. Prince December 24, 2004

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 #199047

Karma Wilson December 24, 2004

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

Karma #995259

Kathy Shogren December 24, 2004

Precious image, Christy! So so cute. Nice work. #995319

Ellen L. Zaslaw December 24, 2004

Lovely study ! Spectacular lighting ! #995347

Susana Ms Heide December 24, 2004

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! #995378

Datha Y. Thompson December 27, 2004

ADORABLE CHILD..LOVE THE MOOD AND LIGHTING..GREAT JOB CHRISTY #998346

Lisa Deaton December 27, 2004

This is so precious!! Fantastic in every way. Great job!!! #998756

Amy M. Parish December 29, 2004

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. #1002059

Christy Nichols December 30, 2004

Thank you all for the comments. :o)
I really love this picture. Amy, I will email you the info. #1004244

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 18, 2005

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! #1040740

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe January 18, 2005

This is so adorable!!
Congrats on this winner!
Cindy #1041474

Sherri Conley January 18, 2005

Absolutely adorable. Congratulations! #1041715

Susana Ms Heide January 18, 2005

I too am crossing my fingers for this one to be in the winning circle! Congrats and good luck! #1042344

Dale Ann Cubbage January 18, 2005

Just darling!! Congrats on this great finalist!

da #1042733

Amy M. Parish January 18, 2005

Congratulations! #1042875

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 18, 2005

This will be a treasured image - congratulations on its finalist status. #1043232

Lori Ditlefsen January 18, 2005

Adorable! Congrats! #1043554

Ed Heaton January 18, 2005

Outstanding Christy,
Congratulations on your finalist :-) #1045986

Joyce Baldassarre January 20, 2005

Christy,
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! OMG, how cute! I can see why it's a winner!!!! #1050196

Colette M. Metcalf January 20, 2005

Congratulations!! #1050230

Susana Ms Heide January 20, 2005

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! #1050408

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe January 20, 2005

I am so happy for you, even though I thought this shot would have been "THE ONE"!! It's my personal favorite!
Congratulations!
Cindy #1050600

Amy M. Parish January 20, 2005

Congrats! I liked this one the minute I saw it, so glad it won a place!!!! #1050709

Lisa Deaton January 20, 2005

Fantastic, well deserved win, Congratulations!!! #1050895

Gary A. Meier January 20, 2005

Congratulations on your well deserved win Christy!! #1051687

Susana Matos January 20, 2005

Just wonderful! Congratulations!!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #1051774

Mellanie January 20, 2005

Well deserved win! Awesome shot, Christy! Congrats! #1051840

Sherri Conley January 20, 2005

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! #1052313

Christy Nichols January 20, 2005

Thank you all for such warm comments on my photo. I have to admit, its one of my favorites! Thanks again!
:o) #1052495

Carol Engstrom level-classic January 20, 2005

Wonderful shot! Congrats! #1052612

Kip T. Berger January 21, 2005

Nice capture Christy! Congratulations on your win! :) #1054551

Leonard Pierce January 23, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place win Christy!!! #1059114

Darren K. Fisher January 26, 2005

I have always been told better late than never. No wonder this was a winner, so very cute and well done. Congrats to you!! #1065297

Armando -. Arturo February 04, 2005

this is the most precious photo of a child i've ever seen. wonderful comp, expression,lighting, congrats and most defenatly deserving the win . #1083885

Marie Fields February 15, 2005

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!!! #1106134

Hazel H. Cromer July 11, 2005

What a great photo! Great capture. I love this image. You definitely deserved first place #1582559

Mary Timman November 17, 2005

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. #2088293

Laura Clay-Ballard November 30, 2005

awesome image! #2138836

DANIELLE ARMSTRONG December 07, 2005

great shot!! I have the same camera and I was curious as to what setting you took this photo? #2161700

April Narby November 15, 2006

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 :) #3590039

Pamela Oms February 12, 2007

Wonderful photo!! love the composition
Pam #3940651

Cassie L. Woodlee February 15, 2007

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. #3951796

Charlene Taylor February 16, 2007

Hi Christy,
Congratulations on taking second place with this adorable top notch picture! It's such an adorable shot! Love it. #3956395

February 18, 2007

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
#3961037

Sheila Pittman February 18, 2007

Christy, this is beautiful....what lighting and settings did you use? You have some beautiful pictures in your gallery. #3962287

Carina Simeon February 20, 2007

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. #3967800

Christy Nichols February 20, 2007

Thank you all for the nice comments!!! #3968285

Kelly Brumfield February 23, 2007

I love-love- love this!!! #3980447

Holly Shao February 23, 2007

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

Holly #3980529

Mike F. Anderson February 25, 2007

I can certainly see why this was a winner! Great image Christy! #3989643

Michelle Ross February 25, 2007

I love this image! Very Very nice and so fitting for the time of year! #3990200

Peggy J. Maguire February 25, 2007

This is a wonderful image!! #3990920

Michelle Ross February 25, 2007

x #3991002

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 03, 2007

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 #4126973

Lisa D. Greer June 17, 2007

I love this! Soooo cute! I can see why it won! :) #4405381

Toni Riggs August 20, 2007

Is is so cute! You really captured the emotion here! Congrats on your win :) #4673491

Mary E. Heinz December 02, 2007

Studio lighting? Could you list your settings please...just wonderful work...wouldn't this make an awesome Christmas card....! #5158330

Peggy J. Maguire December 23, 2008

Priceless Win,Fantastic!!!!!!!!! #6935541

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

18

You & 18

Love It!
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Christy Nichols.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.