Inspiring Photo: mediterranean #8660171

mediterranean

Uploaded: July 14, 2009

Description

7 years old girl.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa July 14, 2009

WOW...Stefania this is such a beautiful child portrait. Lovely light, details and pose, and the eyes sparkle!

UB. #1153897

Kerry Hill July 14, 2009 1

Gorgeous portrait, Stef!! Beautifully captured!! #7736830

Brett Dolsen July 14, 2009

Wonderfull framing,colours and awesome eye detail Stefania!!Brett #7736854

Ray Clarke July 14, 2009

Beautiful portrait Stefania.!!!(R) #7736894

Michelle Alton July 14, 2009

Spectacular portrait...her eyes are amazing. #7736913

Max Aureli July 14, 2009

Ohhhh!!!!!! Spectacular portrait, Stefania!!!! Amaze composition, gorgeous brilliant eyes, wonderful combination of colors and great lighting!!!!
Amaze portrait!!! #7736924

Max Aureli July 14, 2009

This is a Winner my friend.
Congratulations for your fantastic work, Stefania. #7736930

Max Aureli July 14, 2009

... and goes into my favorites... for free!!!:-))) #7736947

Laurence Saliba July 14, 2009

lol goes into my favorites too!!! for free :) beautiful beautiful portrait Stefania!!! :)) #7736994

Laurence Saliba July 14, 2009

yes a winner too!!!! :)) #7736998

Randy D. Dinkins July 14, 2009

Beautiful portrait!! Excellent comp, color, details, everything. #7737008

Beverley Scott July 14, 2009

Wow, Stefania, this is an outstanding portrait - and those gorgeous eyes are certainly winners! #7737009

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 14, 2009

Oh Stef
Mesmerizing and Enchanting!!
Winner!! #7737015

Colette M. Metcalf July 14, 2009

Very NICE! #7737066

Tammy M. Anderson July 14, 2009

Wonderful portrait image, Stefania. #7737136

Agnes Fegan July 14, 2009

Beautiful! I'd say you have a winner! #7737229

Renee Doyle July 14, 2009

WOW!!!! Awesome portrait work of this stunning one Stef!!! #7737346

Ron McEwan July 14, 2009

A superb candid portrait Stefania, and the focus on the eyes are indeed the highlight of this image, the eyes speak loudly here. Very well done. #7737533

Joy Rector July 14, 2009

adorable #7737675

Bojan Bencic July 14, 2009

WOW! Amazing portrait, Stefania. We should see this again. #7737690

ROLAN NARMAN July 14, 2009

Superb portrait Stef! Into my favorites too! We'll see it again!!! #7737809

ROLAN NARMAN July 14, 2009

Max and Laurence...you guys are so cheap! LOL! I'll give you some coins Stef! #7737814

Julianne Bradford July 14, 2009

Spectacular portrait Stefania!! #7738607

Mary Beth Aiello July 14, 2009

Outstanding portrait, Stef. Perfection. Into my favs as well. #7738821

Gina Cormier July 14, 2009

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fav'd!!! #7739160

Tammy Espino July 14, 2009

You should do more portraits! WOW! Captured this perfectly and what a adorable child! :) #7739403

Tammy Espino July 14, 2009

You should do more portraits! WOW! Captured this perfectly and what a adorable child! :) #7739404

anonymous July 14, 2009

OMG! Stef, this image is absolutely Beautiful! I know we'll see this one again! Very Well Done! B- #7739828

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 14, 2009

Yep! A winner for sure! #7740033

Mary K. Robison July 14, 2009

Superb capture of this gorgeous child, Stef!
Her sparkling eyes, the bold colors, the lighting, the comp ~ all of it perfect. Another winner for you, no doubt! #7740329

Teresa Burnett July 14, 2009

Stunning portrait of this young girl, Stef! Her eyes are magical!! Love that beautiful blue surrounding her! I sure hope we see this one again!! #7740481

Laura E. Swan July 15, 2009

National Geographic ALL THE WAY.

Into favorites for free! #7740504

Laura E. Swan July 15, 2009

OH! And it's a winner too!

OH and Spectacular portrait, Stefania!!!! Amaze composition, gorgeous brilliant eyes, wonderful combination of colors and great lighting!!!!
Amaze portrait!!!

YAH! I KNOW! ...WHAT MAX SAID!!!

-Lala :)

(I have missed you! Where did we go?) #7740507

Stephen Zacker July 15, 2009

Wow... #7740922

Kathleen Rinker July 15, 2009

Magnificent portrait Stefania, excellent work!!! #7741253

Lynne Morris July 15, 2009

Wow this is a beautiful portrait Stef, wonderful comp, light and clarity. #7741264

Dianna Murphy July 15, 2009

She's beautiful Stef. Great portrait. #7741580

A P July 15, 2009

Stunning portrait of this Mediterranean beauty Stef. #7743651

Ken Smith July 16, 2009

Looks like another winner to me!! Congrats in advance! :-) #7747341

Renee C. Bynum July 17, 2009

Stunning! Amazing portrait :) #7747681

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 17, 2009

Truly gorgeous, a keepsake! #7751151

Anita Tykwinski July 18, 2009

Lovely portait and awesome colors. #7751906

Nancyj E. Hovey July 18, 2009

Amazing image.... ^i^ #7752986

Cassie L. Woodlee July 19, 2009

Stunning portrait!!! #7756227

Erica Murphy July 19, 2009

oh wow, this is so beautiful!! #7756327

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2009

Magnificent portrait with great lighting in the eyes, terrific composition and very expressive, Stefania!! #7756579

Datha Y. Thompson July 19, 2009

So BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW those eyes!!!!Winner!!! :0) #7756658

Christian Rosito July 20, 2009

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! #7758780

Nancyj E. Hovey July 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your EFP...8o) #7759560

Marisol Pastor July 21, 2009

Outstanding, spectacular, excellent ... the frame, the composition, the color, clarity, detail ... and those eyes! #7762993

Stefania Barbier August 19, 2009

thank you all for your comments and support! #7865916

Laurence Saliba September 20, 2009

I guess you re submit and you did good Stefania cos this deserves a badge!!! I Love everything about it!!! #7958270

Max Aureli September 20, 2009

Yes... I was just talking with somebody .... Laurence it's right and this deserve a GOLD!!!!!

Che ie piasse un colpo a sti giudici!!! :-(( #7958348

Natasa Mikuz September 20, 2009

Fantastic portrait and beautiful colors! #7958627

Dianna Murphy September 20, 2009

Your next winner Stef! #7962007

Eugenio Diaz September 20, 2009

AWESOME portrait and very well presented...great light and well composed! #7962382

Tammy Espino September 20, 2009

I wish my parents would of taken photo's of me like this when I was a kid!!! Awesome!!! :) #7963053

ROLAN NARMAN September 20, 2009

Glad you re-submitted Stef!!! I'm surprised on some of mine too! #7963927

Laura E. Swan September 20, 2009

Good to see this one again, Stef! Now THIS TIME lets watch it go places!!! :D

Love it! -Lala

#7964635

Karen Engelbreth September 21, 2009

Fantastic portrait, Stefania - so beautiful... #7964842

Ellen Hodges September 21, 2009

Awesome portrait, Stef! #7965401

Kathy Reeves September 21, 2009

Stunning!! #7965690

Amber Kennedy September 21, 2009

fantastic! #7966284

A P September 21, 2009

As portraits go it just doesn't get any better then this. What GORGEOUS eyes your son has honey and you captured his soul in this one. Winner!! #7966658

Debra R. Harder September 21, 2009

This is AMAZING!! Going right into my favorites. A winner in my book all the way, Stef!! Deb #7966838

Teresa Burnett September 21, 2009

I want to see gold under this one Stef!! Loved it the first time I saw it, and still do!!! #7969043

Max Aureli September 22, 2009

My second job is selling glasses to people that can't see!!!
My first job is laser cornea treatment.

Great and absolutely fantastic this portrait my friend!!!!

#7972316

Joseph N. DiGilio September 22, 2009

Outstanding Stef. So very beautiful it takes my breath away. Kudos #7972433

Deborah Lewinson September 23, 2009

Superb perfection, Stef!

Outstanding and stunning!

Debby #7977744

Stefania Barbier September 24, 2009

thank you all for your comments and support! #7978417

Max Aureli September 24, 2009

We are supporters!!! :-)) #7978443

Gail Vitikacs September 24, 2009

National Geographic quality! AMAZING! #7981000

Stefania Barbier September 24, 2009

:-) thank you Gail and Max! #7981519

Troy Gallagher September 25, 2009

WOW!! Stef, beautiful portrait.

Troy #7981735

Stefania Barbier September 25, 2009

thank you Troy! #7982123

Jim Baines September 25, 2009

Oh, my goodness! This is a masterpiece! #7984122

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 26, 2009

Mesmerizing Eyes from this exquisite beauty! #7984461

Kara L. Hendricks September 28, 2009

A real stunner!!! #7990163

Stefania Barbier October 06, 2009

Jim, Reynaldo, Kara: thank you! #8011896

Max Aureli October 22, 2009

*** LOL LOL ***

Congratulations Stefania on this great Finalist !!!

*** LOL LOL *** #8059543

Ann Coates October 22, 2009

Congratulations again Stefania on your gorgeous finalist. #8059597

Erica Murphy October 22, 2009

What a beautiful portrait Stefania!! Congrats to you! #8059644

Ruth Grimm October 22, 2009

Congratulations Stefania! #8059673

Deborah Lewinson October 22, 2009

Congratulations Stef, on this excellent and compelling finalist!

Debby #8059870

Nancyj E. Hovey October 22, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8060098

ROLAN NARMAN October 22, 2009

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist Stef! #8060494

anonymous October 22, 2009

Congratulations Stef on your fabulous finalist! B- #8060716

Kristi A. Howson October 22, 2009

Stef, this in an incredible image. Very professional with publication quality. This should be a winner! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist and best of luck in the next round! #8060762

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 22, 2009

Gorgeous Stef, congratulations on your finalist! #8060808

Mukesh Srivastava October 22, 2009

Captivating eyes and portrait...Huge congrats for the Finalist,Stef!!!! I see a winner in her beautiful eyes!!!!! #8061003

Laurence Saliba October 22, 2009

A BIG Congrats Stefania!!! I always said this was a winning photo!! Beautiful!! #8061411

Aleksandra Miesak October 22, 2009

Congrats! This is definitely competition to that famous Afgan Girl image from National Geographic! The Afgan Girl had me spell-bound for years but now this image takes it's place! Outstanding job! #8061715

Hendrik Storme October 22, 2009

Congratulations on this fantastic portrait,Stef!!! #8061982

Sharon Sawyer October 22, 2009

Stefania, congratulations on another brilliant finalist!!! All the best in the next round... hope to see gold. #8062095

Terri Beloit October 22, 2009

Stunning, Stef...congrats on your finalist...it's well deserved!!!! #8062191

Robert K. Bemus October 23, 2009

Beautiful portrait, Stefania...best of luck in the next round!! #8062322

Robert K. Bemus October 23, 2009

Beautiful portrait, Stefania...best of luck in the next round!! #8062323

Usman M. Bajwa October 23, 2009

WTG Stefania. Congratulations on the Finalist award. I hope we see this getting Golden too!!

UB. #8062347

Brett Dolsen October 23, 2009

Congratulations on yet another outstanding finalist Stefania!!Brett #8062359

Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009

Congratulations, Stefania on this fantastic finalist!!!! #8062449

Mary K. Robison October 23, 2009

Congratulations on this lovely portrait making finalist, Stef!
#8062452

Randy D. Dinkins October 23, 2009

This is my pick - Randy #8062684

Amy M. Wilson October 23, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Stefania!!! #8063205

Maria A. Gonzalez October 23, 2009

Stuning portait,Stefania...Beautifully captured..Awesome expression and colors...Congratulations on you well deserved finalist.. #8063336

Avril Young October 23, 2009

congrats on your fantastic well deserved finalists....you are one awesome photogrpaher! #8063816

Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2009

Congratulations, Stefania on this AMAZING finalist. #8063952

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 23, 2009

Superb finalist,Stef! Congrats!!! #8064000

Ellen Hodges October 23, 2009

Congrats on an awesome finalist, Stef! Very best luck!! #8064001

Sheila D. Robertson October 23, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist! #8064065

Gina Cormier October 23, 2009

Most gorgeous image ever of a portrait!!!
You should win!!!
Congrats!!!! #8064828

Phil Stith October 23, 2009

Congratulations, Stefania! #8065210

Debra R. Harder October 23, 2009

This is a GRAND PRIZE winner in my eyes, Stef...one of my all time favs!! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!! Deb #8065303

Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 23, 2009

I could not agree more with Debra. Outstanding. Congrats on the finalist.
JP #8065707

Susie Peek-Swint October 23, 2009

Stunning capture Stefania ~ many congrats on your finalist .. I expect this one to go gold! #8065753

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009

This has 'winner' written all over it, Stef! Congratulations! #8065817

Stephen Zacker October 23, 2009

This is actually my favorite image of yours. Congratulations #8065898

Bojan Bencic October 23, 2009

Congratulations on this beauty, Stefania! #8065948

Carol Sawyer October 23, 2009

Congratulations Stefania!! #8066038

Anita Hogue October 23, 2009

WOW, such an awesome portrait Stefania!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #8066658

Colleen Farrell October 23, 2009

Darling portrait, Stefania! Big congrats on this and all your finalists! #8066866

Sharon King October 23, 2009

Beautiful! #8067182

Jennifer L. Alder October 24, 2009

A classic! Congrats girl! #8067449

Margaret R. Barry October 24, 2009

Congratulations on a fantastic finalist, Stefania! #8067615

Stefania Barbier October 24, 2009

thank you everyone, your support means a lot to me!!! #8067650

Lynne Morris October 24, 2009

Huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Stef. #8067689

Anne M. Young October 24, 2009

Another Congratulations for a super finalist! #8068084

Lorraine A. Cook October 24, 2009

CONGRATS on this lovely finalist portrait...wonderful pose, color and lighting, Stefania!!<:)) #8069518

Julianne Bradford October 24, 2009

A magnificent portrait and finalist Stefania! #8070003

Teresa Burnett October 24, 2009

I'm so glad you resubmitted this stunning portrait, Stef!! I hope it goes all the way this time!! #8070071

Christine Lobsinger October 24, 2009

Hi Stef... woowowowo!! Beautiful portraiture!! A big CONGRATS TO YOU on your Lovely Finalist!! I hope it goes GOLD!!!

Sincerely, CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8070204

John Connolly October 25, 2009

Congratulations on both your finalist Stefania! Two well deserving images, nice work! #8071874

Joseph M. Muench October 25, 2009

Fantastic portrait Stefania...love the eyes!
-Joe #8071933

Sam Britt October 25, 2009

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Stefania. #8072451

Tammy Espino October 25, 2009

Congrats~ #8072593

Aimee S. McMaster October 25, 2009

....congratulations on this most beautiful finalist Stef...hope you are ding well....Aimee #8072862

Lisa J. Boulden October 25, 2009

A stunning beauty!
Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist!
~♥~Lisa #8072866

Nikki McDonald October 26, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Stef. I had missed it and I certainly do not know how. It's on to the winner's circle for sure. The tones, expression, close crop -- everything is wonderful. #8073312

Jean B. Hall October 26, 2009

Fantastic portrait! Wonderful composition -- and oh, those eyes! Congratulations on being named a finalist. Well deserved! #8074000

Gail Vitikacs October 26, 2009

One amazing capture....scores a first place in my book!!!!! #8074227

Daniella Puente October 26, 2009

I missed this ...WOW! GORGEOUS close up Stef and congrats on the finalist seal, the clarity and expression are SUPERB!!! #8075004

Christian Rosito October 26, 2009

Wow!!!! Amazing again Stefania, outstanding winner! Congratulations on a well deserved first prize! #8075071

cheryl m. phillips October 26, 2009

SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
Congratulations!
~cheryl #8075084

Laurence Saliba October 26, 2009

A BIG Congratulations Stefania!!! Two beautiful first wins!!! WTG!!!! #8075158

Amy M. Wilson October 26, 2009

Big congratulations on your GORGEOUS First Place winner, Stefania!!! #8075161

Max Aureli October 26, 2009

LOL *** LOL *** LOL *** LOL

Io cio' occhio bella mia!!!!! Te l'avevo detto al primo momento che l'ho vista sta' foto! LOL LOL

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSS!!!!!

LOL *** LOL *** LOL *** LOL

#8075175

Mariann Kovats October 26, 2009

Gorgeous little girl, those eyes are just stunning! Congrats on your First Place Win!! Very much deserved, beautiful portrait! #8075206

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 26, 2009

So beautiful Stef!!! Congratulations on your big win! #8075213

Max Aureli October 26, 2009

http://www.abflags.com/_flags/flags-of-the-world/Venezuela%20flag/Venezuela%20flag-M-anim.gif #8075222

Dr Silly October 26, 2009

Congrats on your 1st place Gold, Stefania. :O) #8075228

Max Aureli October 26, 2009

#8075275

Stefania Barbier October 26, 2009

thank you SO much everyone! I am very happy!!!
And Max: :0))))))) #8075292

Max Aureli October 26, 2009

#8075310

Ellen Hodges October 26, 2009

Congrats on your two WOW winners, Stef!!!!!! #8075321

Brett Dolsen October 26, 2009

Wonderfull winners Stefania!!Congratulations!!Brett #8075324

Max Aureli October 26, 2009

Ma si mettemoce pure er papa!!! :-)))

#8075353

ROLAN NARMAN October 26, 2009

Huge Congrats Stef! I'm so happy to see this gorgeous image win! You're the best dear! #8075423

Tammy M. Anderson October 26, 2009

Congratulations on your two hugh winners, Stefania. #8075448

Agnes Fegan October 26, 2009

Congrats Stef on your beautiful lst place winning image! #8075451

Maria A. Gonzalez October 26, 2009

Congratulation,Stef....You caught her expression beautifully...Stunning ... #8075459

Nancyj E. Hovey October 26, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 1st Place Winner! 8o) #8075516

Debra R. Harder October 26, 2009

This is one of the best portraits I have ever seen!! WTG, Stef!! WHOOOO-HOOO!! Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL FIRST PLACE WIN!! Deb #8075532

Tiia Vissak October 26, 2009

Congratulations! #8075540

John Connolly October 26, 2009

Huge Congratulations on your First Place Win Stefania! A just reward for this outstanding image! #8075576

Jeana Clark October 26, 2009

Congratulations Stef for this
outstanding 1st Place portrait WinneR!!!
~J~ #8075687

Mike Clime October 26, 2009
Congratulations on you winner! #8075693

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 26, 2009
Look At You!!!
TWO First Place Wins!!!
WoooooHooooooo Stef!!
Congratulations!!! #8075747

Romeo M. Angeles October 26, 2009
Congrats Stefania!!! Wow!!! #8075773

Bojan Bencic October 26, 2009
Congratulations, Stefania. Fantastic winner. #8075849

Dianna Murphy October 26, 2009
What did I tell you! Awesome my friend. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your Gold!!! It's outstanding.
All the best, Dianna #8075899

Sam Britt October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this win, Stefania!! #8075924

anonymous October 26, 2009
Congratulations Stef on your Beautiful FP win! #8075926

Ken Smith October 26, 2009
I bow before the master of the 1st Places! :-) Way to go Stef on both wins!! Don't believe I've ever seen one person win two first places in the same month...bowing again... :-) #8075974

Carla Metzler October 26, 2009
Congratulations, Stefania! #8075982

Michelle Alton October 26, 2009
Exceptional winner, Stefania. Brilliant portrait. Congratulations. #8075998

Lisa J. Boulden October 26, 2009
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!
Two first place winners!!!
Big congratulations to you!
Smiles, lisa♥ #8076003

Flavio Carnevale October 26, 2009
Davvero bella, complimenti #8076016

Claudia Kuhn October 26, 2009
Way to go with your double first place wins! This is lovely, CONGRATULATIONS! #8076023

Deborah Lewinson October 26, 2009
Hearty congrats, Stef, on your two outstanding first place winners!!!
Debby #8076027

Nancy L. Green October 26, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Stef!!! <>< #8076030

Rolando Rosito October 26, 2009
Big congratulations Stefania, Great Winner!! #8076063

Kathleen Rinker October 26, 2009
Huge congratulations on your two outstanding first place wins Stef!!! #8076071

Natasa Mikuz October 26, 2009
Congratulation Stefania on very deserved two first place wins!!! #8076123

Aleksandra Miesak October 26, 2009
WTG! Congrats on both wins! #8076166

Lorna Shutter October 26, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place Win for this awesome portrait, Stefania!!!!! WTG, girl!!! :) #8076279

Melissa G. Meiselman October 26, 2009
BIG Congratulations, Stefania on this and your other first place winner!! Great job on this beautiful portrait!!! #8076328

Valentin M. Armianu October 26, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding win, Stefania!! #8076377

Randy D. Dinkins October 26, 2009
Congratulations, WTG. #8076395

Alison Krylowski October 26, 2009
Wow. Congratulations, Stefania! stunning is all I can say! #8076419

Gina Cormier October 26, 2009
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! #8076527

Colleen Farrell October 26, 2009
WTG, Stefania!! Big congratulations on your first place win!! #8076632

Mary K. Robison October 26, 2009
No surprise to see such a gorgeous portrait in the Winners' Circle!
CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place Winner, Stef!! #8076747

Christine Lobsinger October 26, 2009
WOW... I knew it... so so happy for you Stef... WTG!!!
This little one is gorgeous and you show her so!
The winners circle... right on!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8076763

Evy Johansen October 26, 2009
BIG congratulations on this wonderful and very well deserved win, Stefania!! #8076806

Anne M. Young October 26, 2009
HUGE CONGRATS! stunning - love your work #8076823

Anita Hogue October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this gorgeous capture Stefania! #8076837

Eugenio Diaz October 26, 2009
Congrats on your 1st place Gold, Stefania #8077042

Margaret R. Barry October 26, 2009
Congratulations on your stunning first place, Stefania! #8077165

Cesar J. La Rosa October 26, 2009
A WONDERFUL portrait, Stefania!!! Love absolutely everything about it. CONGRATULATIONS on this very well-deserved First Place Win!!!
Cesar #8077176

Abdullah Al Hussayen October 26, 2009
Congratulations #8077235

Naufal MQ October 26, 2009
Wow! great colors, sharp and nice framing. Congratulations!! #8077259

a2o akmal aini othman October 26, 2009
marvelous! congratulations, Stef!!! #8077286

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 26, 2009
WOW! SUPER !! HUGE Congratulations on this incredibly beautiful 1st place Winner,Stef !!! #8077307

Stefania Barbier October 27, 2009
Thank you soo much! your support means a lot to me!!! #8077378

Mitzie Loland October 27, 2009
Congratulations Stefania - I love your photo, great work :) #8077477

Laurie Daily October 27, 2009
Fabulous work, as always, Stef!!!Congratulations on your wonderful first place winner! #8077733

Tess L. Yee October 27, 2009
Congrats on this stunning winner, Stefania! #8077948

Katarina Mansson October 27, 2009
Those eyes...excellent capture Stefania. Congratulations on your outstanding winner! #8078019

Aimee S. McMaster October 27, 2009
...I knew this was special..big hugs & warm congratulations Stef on your magnificent winner...Aimee #8078219

Betsy Labuschagne October 27, 2009
Congratulations on your stunning and well-deserved First Place Winner Stefania!!! #8078486

Graham Robards October 27, 2009
WTG Stefanie, First Place, wonderful!~Pat #8078557

Cathy Barrows October 27, 2009
Congrats on your 1st place win #8078699

Mukesh Srivastava October 27, 2009
Huge congrats for the 1st place WIN!!!!!!! #8078741

frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009
Love the eyes. Beautiful portrait. Congratulations on being a Finalist and a Winner my friend. #8078945

Rony Sagy October 27, 2009
Congratulations Stefania, you so deserve this 1st place win. And your photographic vasatility is just amazing. #8079258

Jennifer L. Alder October 27, 2009
Congrats to you my friend!!! #8079286

Erica Murphy October 27, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your FIRST PLACE WIN Stefania!! This is a gorgeous portrait! #8079429

Tarun Bose October 27, 2009
Big congrats for your first prize winner, Stefania. #8079486

Hendrik Storme October 27, 2009
BIG congrats Stef!!!!!!! #8079590

Troy Gallagher October 27, 2009
Congrats on a well deserved first place.
Troy #8079765

Linda D. Lester October 27, 2009
Congratulations on this beauty!!!!!!!! #8079876

Elida Gutierrez October 27, 2009
A favorite from the start. CONGRATS!!! #8079917

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 27, 2009
Beautiful image, Stefania! Congratulations!! #8080071

Peggy J. Maguire October 27, 2009
Well deserved Stef!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations #8080093

Gail Vitikacs October 27, 2009
This had GOLD written all over it from the get go!!! CONGRATS! #8080199

Michael G. Marshall October 27, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful winning image, Stefania! Outstanding! Michael #8080283

Sharon Sawyer October 27, 2009
WTG Stefania!!! Congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved first place win!!!! OUTSTANDING! #8080637

Thomas E. Hinds October 27, 2009
Fantastic portrait! Well deserved Winner, Stefania! Simply amazing! #8080673

Ann Coates October 27, 2009
Huge congratulations Stefania on this outstanding winner. #8080717

Raymond Pauly October 27, 2009
Hey Stef!!! Huuuge congrats in your amazing winners! WTG! You're getting better every time! So glad for you! #8080792

Sherran Andersen October 27, 2009
Congrats Stefania... love her eyes. #8080798

Robert K. Bemus October 27, 2009
Yeah, this reminded me of that National Geographic portrait too...huge congratulations on your First Place win, Stef!!! #8080934

Stefania Barbier October 28, 2009
thank you everyone, your support is very important to me!!!! #8081229

Stephen Zacker October 28, 2009
Congratulations Stefania #8081360

Mary Beth Aiello October 28, 2009
Oh those sparkling eyes. Spectacular, Stefania. Huge congrats on this outstanding win. #8081657

Stefania Barbier October 28, 2009
Thank you Stephen and Mary Beth! #8081964

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 28, 2009
Simply stunning, Stef! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #8083264

Anne McKinnell October 28, 2009
Gosh, ANOTHER first place win!! Good for you Stefania! This girl's eyes are simply amazing. #8083571

Erin Appelbaum October 29, 2009
Congrats Stef. outstanding first place winner. Peter #8084858

Jessica Jenney October 29, 2009
Congratulations, Stefania on your fantastic FIrst Place Winners!! #8085104

Boyd L. Alexander October 29, 2009
WAHOOOOOOOO..Congratulations on this wonderful first place winner...and on your other first place winner Stefania!!!!!! #8085160

Usman M. Bajwa October 29, 2009
WTG Stefania. CONGRATS. on striking the FIRST PLACE GOLD!!!
UB. #8087245

Tommy E. Burgess October 29, 2009
Huge congratulations on this outstanding winner Stef!! #8087260

Teresa Burnett October 31, 2009
I'm so happy to see this little one wearing gold, Stef!! Huge congratulations! #8092328

Stefania Barbier October 31, 2009
thank you all!!! #8092474

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 02, 2009
Woo hoo Step! Congratulations on your gold winner!
jo ann c. #8097986

Stefania Barbier November 02, 2009
thank you Jo Ann!!! #8098709

Cathy Stancil November 04, 2009
Beautiful!! Congratulations on this well deserved winner, Stef!!! Hope you are well.. :O)) #8103624

Stefania Barbier November 04, 2009
thank you Cathy! #8104971

Kristi A. Howson November 06, 2009
Congratulations Stef on this fabulous Winner. I just love it! #8109253

Stefania Barbier November 06, 2009
thank you Kristi!!! #8110461

Susana Ms Heide November 07, 2009
WOW!!! STUNNING!!! Maybe someone has already said this (I didn't read through the whole LONG list of comments) :o) but this image reminds me of a portrait that appeared on the cover of a National Geographic Magazine years ago... I'm sure you know which one! Unforgettable just like this one! Well deserved WINNER!!! Congrats!! #8112739

Stefania Barbier November 08, 2009
thank you Susana! (yes it was mentioned...) #8114510

Christine Pentecost November 15, 2009
Gorgeous! Like many others, my first thought went to the photo many years ago of the girl with the beautiful green eyes that was on the cover of National Geographic. Excellent capture! #8132640

Stefania Barbier November 15, 2009
thank you Chris! #8133401

Marisol Pastor November 21, 2009
I just realized I never congratulated you on this outstanding 1st place winner!!! So ... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #8150543

Stefania Barbier November 21, 2009
thank you Marisol! #8150595

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 01, 2009
Fabulous winner, love the expression and lighting. Sigh! Maybe someday I'll have a winner too. #8182672

Stefania Barbier December 01, 2009
thank you Reynaldo! #8182692

Jennifer L. Alder February 03, 2010
I remember this one! Congrats on your POTD my dear! :) #8351963

Toni Riggs February 03, 2010
Congratulations!!! #8351966

Usman M. Bajwa February 03, 2010
CONGRATZ on the POTD Award, Stefania, on this beautiful portrait. WTG!
UB. #8351968

Hendrik Storme February 03, 2010
...and congrats again Stef!!! #8351975

Mukesh Srivastava February 03, 2010
Big congrats for the double Gold for this outstanding portrait,Stef!!!!!! #8351977

Bojan Bencic February 03, 2010
Congratulations, Stefania. Well deserved - beautiful photo. #8352000

Renee Doyle February 03, 2010
Big congrats Stef on further recognition for this super image!!! What a wonderful POTD!! #8352002

Avril Young February 03, 2010
congrats....this photo takes my breath away it is so beautiful!! #8352003

Karen Engelbreth February 03, 2010
A big congrats on your wonderful win and POTD, Stefania :0) #8352047

Mike Clime February 03, 2010
Congrats on your POTD! #8352053

Katarina Mansson February 03, 2010
Beautiful beautiful picture! Congratulations on another well deserved yellow badge! #8352063

Kerry Penn February 03, 2010
What beautiful eyes that girl has. Congratulations on a wonderful photo! #8352072

Patricia A. Casey February 03, 2010
Congratulations! A beautiful portrait indeed...... #8352081

David Phalen February 03, 2010
BIG Congrats on a fabulous POTD!! #8352082

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 03, 2010
There is Just One More Button This Needs ;0)
Congrats Steff!!! #8352087

Michelle Alton February 03, 2010
This gorgeous portrait is EVERY sort of winner, Stefania. A fantastic POTD for any day! Congratulations. #8352090

Nikki McDonald February 03, 2010
Congratulations on the POTD, Stef. Such a wonderful portrait! #8352091

Aimee S. McMaster February 03, 2010
....woo hooo ...yippppppeeeeeeee....double gold....big warm congrats on your most beautiful POTD Stef....;-D #8352096

Mary K. Robison February 03, 2010
Congratulations, Stef, on your marvelous "portrait in blue" being selected as POTD!! #8352147

Deborah Lewinson February 03, 2010
Congratulations, Stef, on your POTD award for this stunning winner!!!
Debby #8352159

Ken Smith February 03, 2010
The photo that keeps giving! Congrats again, Stef!!!! #8352174

Anita Hogue February 03, 2010
I love this portrait! Congratulations on all your fabulous awards and especially today for your POTD! #8352177

Helen Dittrich February 03, 2010
congratulations.. absolutely beautiful and well deserved :) #8352194

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 03, 2010
Congrats on your POTD, Stef! This is such a stunning image! #8352199

Joy Rector February 03, 2010
congrats on the POTD #8352275

Lisa J. Boulden February 03, 2010
Big congratulations again, Stef!
A great POTD!
~♥~Lisa #8352314

Lorna Shutter February 03, 2010
I knew this image was a BIG WINNER when I saw it! CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD, Stefania!!!!! :) #8352331

Max Aureli February 03, 2010
LOL... so... you did strike with this fantastic portrait, Stefania!! :-))
Congratulations for the POTD!!! :-)) #8352344

Christine Lobsinger February 03, 2010
Hi Stef, CONGRATS ON YOUR POTD...
THis is one of the best IMAGES I've EVER SEEN!!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8352356

Cathy Barrows February 03, 2010
Congrats on your beautiful POTD #8352453

Linda D. Lester February 03, 2010
What a beauty....so happy to see this with a gold again! Congratulations on your POTD! #8352455

Louie Zaninovich February 03, 2010
Stephania,
Gorgeous portrait of a beautiful young girl! You captured the essence of her beauty. Congrats on POTD! Louie #8352457

Dr Silly February 03, 2010
Way to go Stefania, congrats on your POTD. :O) #8352524

Sharon King February 03, 2010
This is so Beautiful Stefania, Congrats to you my friend! #8352527

Graham Robards February 03, 2010
Congratulations Stephania! ~Pat #8352591

Nancyj E. Hovey February 03, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your POTD! 8o) #8352603

Laurence Saliba February 03, 2010
A BIG Congratulations Stefania!!!! :) #8352686

Nancy L. Green February 03, 2010
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Stef, this is and AMAZING image, WTG!!! #8352745

Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 03, 2010
Huge congrats Stef. Amazing portrait.
JP #8352752

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 03, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD, Stefania! #8352759

Bobbie L. Slayton February 03, 2010
Congratulations on POTD! #8352778

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 03, 2010
WTG on this incredible POTD, Stefania!!! :-)♫♪ k #8352835

February 03, 2010
A very well deserved winner of not only a First place finish, but now a POTD too. What a perfect award for a truly remarkable photo Steff. Congrats to you.
Brian #8352879

Erica Murphy February 03, 2010
A beautiful winner and POTD Stefania!!! Big congrats to you and your beautiful portrait. #8352961

Manuel Barrera February 03, 2010
congratulations #8352981

Debra R. Harder February 03, 2010
WTG, Stef!! This is one of my favorite all-time photos. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your GORGEOUS and OUTSTANDING POTD!! Deb #8353033

Susie Peek-Swint February 03, 2010
Great to see this one again Stefania .. a truly stunning shot .. many congrats on POTD! #8353063

John Benway February 03, 2010
Stef, it just doesn't get any better than this, beautiful work and Congratulation.
John #8353071

Raymond Pauly February 03, 2010
Already into my favorites since you first posted it... Congratulations again, Stef! #8353094

Christian Rosito February 03, 2010
Congratulations Stefania!!!! A gorgeous portrait so deserving of the prizes it has achieved. #8353103

Jessica Jenney February 03, 2010
Congratulations, Stefania on your fabulous capture, win and POTD! #8353113

Mary Beth Aiello February 03, 2010
Spectacular, Stef. Huge congrats on this wonderful win -- and outstanding POTD. #8353156

Datha Y. Thompson February 03, 2010
W O W ! ! !
This has it A L L
Stefania.. G O R G E O U S ! ! !
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ;) #8353166

Renee C. Bynum February 03, 2010
Congrats on "Photo of the Day!" Beautiful!:) #8353204

Connie J. Bagot February 03, 2010
Beautiful young lady and absolutely gorgeous portrait of her----congratulations Stefania! #8353214

Colleen Farrell February 03, 2010
Woohoo! I'm glad the judges brought this one back for a POTD. It's a stunner! Big congrats, Stef!! #8353228

ROLAN NARMAN February 03, 2010
Hue Congrats Stef! #8353326

ROLAN NARMAN February 03, 2010
Huge Congrats Stef! #8353327

Margaret R. Barry February 03, 2010
Congratulations on your POTD, Stefania! #8353369

Betsy Labuschagne February 03, 2010
Gorgeous POTD, Congratulations Stefania!! #8353421

Bunny Snow February 03, 2010
Lovely capture of beautiful light in the eyes and on her skin as well as lovely face! The composition, especially with the hand to the face and the folds in the fabric is especially good and adds to the over all composition.
Beautiful portrait, Stefania. You did a wonderful job.
Congratulations on your POTD! #8353437

Stephen Zacker February 03, 2010
Your Best. Congratulations #8353482

Laura E. Swan February 03, 2010
STEF!!! POTD!!! Yeewhooooooooooooooooo!
This is such a wonderful capture. Those EYES! WOW!
If she only knew how famous she now is! :D
Big Congrats on this HUGE BP HONOR!
-Lala #8353660

Sheri Camarda February 03, 2010
Most outstanding. So beautiful, so natural. Just stunning. Dont have enough words. Congratulations!!!!! Well deserved. #8353669

Tiia Vissak February 03, 2010
Congratulations! #8353785

Cindy Bendush February 03, 2010
Congrats on your POTD Stef -- this has always been one of my favs! #8353806

Nadine A. Lewis February 03, 2010
A W E S O M E ! ! ! ! ! So thrilled to see this as a winner and POTD, Stef!!! <>< #8353957

Nancy J. Locke February 03, 2010
BRAVO!!! Stefania, you are sooooo gifted!!! SUPER CONGRATS!!! You gooooo, girl!!!!
Hugs, Nancy J Locke #8354018

Amy M. Wilson February 03, 2010
HUGE Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING winner and POTD, Stefania!!! #8354057

a2o akmal aini othman February 03, 2010
huge congratulations, Stef! truly awesome! #8354093

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 03, 2010
It's great to see this excellent portrait again Stef. Congratulations on your POTD! #8354163

Lorraine A. Cook February 03, 2010
WOOOOO HOOOOO! BIG CONGRATS on this stunning WIN, Stefania!!<:)) #8354167

Jeff Robinson February 03, 2010
Outstanding - Congrats Stefania on your Wonderful POTD!! Jeff #8354287

Michael Umbreit February 03, 2010
Stefania - Congratulations on your POTD! - Mike #8354367

Tommy E. Burgess February 03, 2010
Huge congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved POTD Stef!!! Exceptinal work as always!! #8354525

Ann Coates February 03, 2010
Congratulations on your POTD Stefania. #8354591

Michael G. Marshall February 03, 2010
Bravo! Magnificent winning image and POTD, Stefania! Michael #8354619

Evy Johansen February 03, 2010
BIG congratulations on this very beautiful POTD, Stefania!! #8354652

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 03, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD,Stef!! It surely doubles the delight !! #8354665

Sherran Andersen February 03, 2010
Congrats Stefania. #8354671

Husain Akhtar February 04, 2010
Highly successful portrait indeed! #8354811

Tressie Davis February 04, 2010
STUNNING Stefania, congrats on POTD!! #8354921

Laurie Daily February 04, 2010
An outstanding POTD, Stef...congrats to you! #8355123

Stefania Barbier February 04, 2010
thaNK you all so much it really means a lot to me, and thank you judges!!! #8355769

Kathy Coombs February 04, 2010
Stunning! Beautiful color! Congrats big time!!!!!!!!!!!! #8356259

Stefania Barbier February 04, 2010
thank you Kathy! #8356263

Richard D. Love February 04, 2010
Oh, WOW! Congratulations, Stef. Just another masterpiece.
Rick #8356789

Ivan Chacon February 04, 2010
Congrats on your beautiful POTD! :) #8357087

Stefania Barbier February 04, 2010
Rick, Ivan, thank you :0) #8357350

Guy D. Biechele February 05, 2010
Just superb, Stephania. Congratulatons on your win and POTD! #8358151

William C. Raco February 05, 2010
Beautiful portrait, Stefania
Congratulations on the win and the POTD #8359256

Anne M. Young February 05, 2010
Doesnt get any better than this! Congratulations #8359601

Laura L. Gonzales February 05, 2010
Congratulations on this fantastic WINNER and POTD!!!! Well done!!!! Laura:) #8359956

Dominick M. Dimacale February 06, 2010
Congratulations Stefania on your POTD and Win!!!!!

Dominick #8360249

Ann Lyssenko February 06, 2010
An intimate look into the soul's surrender...it takes a trusting moment to capture the depth of this photograph. Wonderful! Ann Lyssenko #8361031

Ivan Chacon February 07, 2010
... and win! Big congrats!!! :) #8363041

Rona L. Schwarz February 07, 2010
Sorry missed this earlier, Stefania. What an absolutely gorgeous portrait - the composition, colors, skin tone and facial expression, everything is perfect! Congratulations on your Winner and POTD! #8364442

Stefania Barbier February 07, 2010
thank you! #8364713

Patti Coblentz March 11, 2010
So glad to see this image at the front of your gallery...it is without a doubt one of my all time favorites and so deserving of every award it has gotten and will surely get in the future!!!
Patti #8449314

Stefania Barbier March 11, 2010
thank you Patti! #8449624

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 29, 2010
HUGE Congrats on AWSOME POTD and win
Beautiful Portrait! #8495613

Stefania Barbier March 29, 2010
thank you Peaches! #8496168

Nadia Paul June 10, 2010
What a gorgeous portrait Stefania - congrats on your win! #8684755

Stefania Barbier June 10, 2010
thank you Nadia! #8684779

Patricia Seidler June 10, 2010
Hugh congratulations Stefania on this fantastic portrait win! #8685210

Stefania Barbier June 10, 2010
thank you Patricia! #8685319

Hal Bambrick July 03, 2010
WOW!!,And CONGRATS Stefania,Cover Capture Here!!!!!!. #8732306

Stefania Barbier July 04, 2010
thank you Hal! #8733327

Patti Coblentz October 22, 2010
Still a favorite, each time I see it! #8990552

Stefania Barbier October 22, 2010
:0) thank you so much Patricia! #8990747

Brenda f. Andrew December 06, 2010
What a wonderful shot, beautiful, congrat's #9083127

Stefania Barbier December 07, 2010
thank you Brenda! #9085422

Bill Houghton January 19, 2011
What a beautiful winner this is. Congratulations. Thanks for your comment on my finalist. I appreciate it. Bill #9173209

Emile Abbott February 16, 2011
The eyes have it in this winning capture Stefania #9244803

Stefania Barbier February 16, 2011
Thank you! #9244874

Patti Coblentz August 06, 2011
Still my very favorite photograph :) #9585321

Stefania Barbier August 06, 2011
:0) mine too... :0) thank you Patti! #9585487

Bill Houghton October 17, 2011
Stefania, what can I say, it's perfect. Your work is so inspiring to me. Have a great day, Bill #9740946

Stefania Barbier October 17, 2011
thank you Bill! #9741895

Inge Linden February 29, 2012
This is Amazing!!! #10013076

Stefania Barbier February 29, 2012
thank you Inge! #10013822

Antonio Amen May 04, 2012
Love this portrait, very, very good. #10122550

Stefania Barbier May 07, 2012
thank you Antonio! #10127105

Katarina Mansson March 03, 2013 1
Amazing,
Outstanding,
Superb,
Perfect,
Beautiful,
Inspirational,
Powerful...

A belated congratulations on this fantastic winner Stefania! #10594646

Stefania Barbier March 04, 2013
thank you Kata!!! #10595562

Mike F. Anderson May 19, 2013
Such beautiful lighting and pure colors. Congratulations on your well deserved First Place! #10699312

Ellen Hodges March 26, 2016
Huge congrats on Triple Gold, Stef!!! #11452241

Chris Henning July 09, 2016
So pretty! Congrats on your all time win!!<3 #11493598

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