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Old Fashioned Girl

© Jean E. Hildebrant

Old Fashioned Girl

Uploaded: July 15, 2009

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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Pat Gamwell July 15, 2009

I'm a 'color' person, but I love this more in b/w! More in keeping with the era look! SUPERB work, Jean! #1154756

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 15, 2009

Absolutely fantastic portrait with great light, details, and pose, Jean. Hope to see this again!

UB. #7743808

Katarina Mansson July 15, 2009

Great portrait and set up. Love it in B&W. HTD Jean! #7743812

Susie Peek-Swint July 16, 2009

I loved the colour version Jean but actually think I prefer this one in b&w ~ lovely capture and model :) #7743923

Jennifer L. Alder July 16, 2009

A classic beauty :) #7743963

Dr Silly level-classic July 16, 2009

I agree with Pat and Susie. You got a EP with the color one, and I believe you should get one for the B&W one. :O) #7744068

Chua Wee Boo July 16, 2009

Love this classic beauty,Jean! #7744165

Vicki L. Filippin July 16, 2009

Classic, timeless, and drop-dead gorgeous!. The color is just as lovely, but this version yells WINNER to me! #7744278

Jane Holestine July 16, 2009

Even more beautiful in B&W. the light on her face is perfect. I ditto all the other comments! #7744420

Erin Appelbaum July 16, 2009

Awesome portrai, B&W tones, clarity and lighting Jean. Peter #7744518

Karen E. Baumann July 16, 2009

Beautifully presented in BW, Jean! I love the tones on the hat, which frame the face... also the highlights and shadows which make for great BW contrasts. Well done! #7745072

Mitch Spence level-classic July 16, 2009

I, too, really love this in B&W, Jean. Elegant. #7745175

Julianna J. Collett July 16, 2009

I love both theses shots - Fabulous! #7745248

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 16, 2009

A truly beautiful portrait, Jean... your B&W is superb. #7745845

Anita Hogue July 17, 2009

Gorgeous! Looks like one of the American Girls dolls! #7750478

Daniella Puente July 18, 2009

WOW Jean! I love BW and this is a treasure for sure...WONDERFUL portrait and settings, into my FAVS! #7752702

Michael Umbreit July 18, 2009

Jean - This image looks great in B/W! Beautiful!! - Mike #7753658

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 07, 2009

It's always a chore -- but a delightful one! -- to pick a favorite from your month's entries but I've finally settled on this one for July. I love black and white anyway and the tones are wonderful here -- great contrasts and they are perfect for the old-fashioned mood of this portrait. #7828033

Graham Robards August 17, 2009

Perfect choice Nikki! I love these timeless images that Jean presents.

Well done Jean! ~Pat #7854654

A P September 12, 2009

Stunning Jean. Love the tones on the B&W. Gorgeous portrait! #7937455

Max Aureli September 15, 2009

Great portrait and wonderful pose!! Congratulations on your POTD, Jean!! #7943735

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 15, 2009

congratulations on your gorgeous POTD! #7943739

Susie Peek-Swint September 15, 2009

Many congrats Jean ~ I love this b&w version ~ beautiful shot! #7943740

Tressie Davis level-classic September 15, 2009

Beautiful, timeless - congrats on your POTD! #7943812

Dr Silly level-classic September 15, 2009

Jean, congratulations on your POTD, for this wonderful B&W portrait. :O) #7943822

Katarina Mansson September 15, 2009

YEAH!!! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD Jean! #7943925

Susan M. Hembree September 15, 2009

I always liked this one, Jean! So happy to see it get pick for the POTD! Congratulations! #7943956

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2009

Well well well, look what my favorite got :) Congratulations on the well-merited POTD, Jean. So pleased to see the button under this beautiful image. #7944174

Carmody Baker September 15, 2009

Beautiful Jean. Well done! #7944251

Jeanne & Cliff Dill September 15, 2009

The BW tone and light are lovely! Congrats on POTD!

Jeanne #7944356

Les Rhoades level-classic September 15, 2009

This photo really is splendid.
Congratulations on your POTD selection!
Les #7944373

Vicki L. Filippin September 15, 2009

OMG! What an amazing and wonderful surprise to see my favorite gal pal with a POTD!!!! I KNEW it was a winner the first time I saw it!
Congratulations, girlie! You soooo totally deserve this!
{doin' the happy dance for ya!} #7944376

Sherry McClead September 15, 2009

WOW Jean this is awesome!!! I have never gotten a POTD... you are just amazing, you know that! I am so proud of you and happy your work has been selected as POTD... WAY TO GO GIRL!!! #7944474

Jessica Jenney September 15, 2009

Congratulations, Jean on your gorgeous POTD! #7944488

Cathy Barrows September 15, 2009

Congrats on your POTD...she looks to perfect to be real #7944504

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic September 15, 2009

Just beautiful, Jean. Huge congrats on this well deserved POTD. #7944578

Mike F. Anderson September 15, 2009

A great composition in B/W, Jean! Congratulations on this very deserving POTD! #7944595

Ed Heaton September 15, 2009

Very well done Jean! #7944648

Chuck Bruton level-classic September 15, 2009

Beautiful
Great lighting and setup #7944690

Nancy J. Locke September 15, 2009

MARVELOUS shot, Jean!!! Love the portrait composition and lighting. And what a great subject. :D Perfect.

SUPER CONGRATS on photo of the day and a wild wave from Michigan. :D

Cheers! Nancy J Locke #7944754

Richard D. Love September 15, 2009

Congratulations Jean. Truly a beautiful image.

Rick #7944852

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 15, 2009

I'm so happy to see this as POTD! It's one of my All-Time Favorites!! Congratulations on a beautiful win!! #7944924

Susana Ms Heide September 15, 2009

This is only one of your many images that deserve to be recognized, Jean!!! It is a pleasure seeing this GORGEOUS b&w portrait in this spot!!! Hearty CONGRATS to you Jean!!! #7944977

Julianna J. Collett September 15, 2009

Jean Congratulations !! So glad to see this with POTD! #7945021

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 15, 2009

I thought so. Congrats on the POTD Award. Hoping again to see it 2 more times! #7945037

Joy Rector September 15, 2009

congrats on the POTD #7945049

Datha Y. Thompson September 15, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Jean!!!
GORGEOUS!!!!! WTG :0) #7945055

A P September 15, 2009

Congratulations Jean on your wonderful POTD #7945064

Dianna Murphy September 15, 2009

Congratulations, wonderful, wonderful work! #7945134

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 15, 2009

WTG Jean, I'm so happy to see this wonderful portrait as the POTD! Congratulations! #7945265

Mitch Spence level-classic September 15, 2009

Extraordinary work, Jean. The black and white is my favorite. Congratulations! #7945346

Jean E. Hildebrant September 15, 2009

OH MY GOODNESS! I've been busy painting for a deadline and didn't get to my email early as usual and WHAT A SURPRISE!!!!
Thank you each and everyone, for such warm congratulations! You are all appreciated so much!!! :) Still shocked, lol!
Jean #7945353

Jennifer L. Alder September 15, 2009

Congrats, Jean!!!! :) #7945468

Janice Mezzacappa September 15, 2009

Huge congrats Jean on your fantastic, beautiful portrait and POTD!! #7945678

Cesar J. La Rosa September 15, 2009

It was wonderful to see your beautiful portrait as the POTD, Jean. Congratulations on this very well-deserved distinction!!!
Cesar #7946350

Kara L. Hendricks September 16, 2009

Just LOVELY Jean!!! Congratulations! #7947124

Daniella Puente September 16, 2009

Is GREAT to see this as POTD Jean :))))) congratulations! #7948281

JudyAnn Rector level-classic September 17, 2009

Loved this image the moment I saw it, Jean... CONGRATULATIONS!! #7951923

Michael Umbreit September 20, 2009

Jean - Big congratulations on your POTD! - Mike #7964246

Thomas E. Hinds December 24, 2010

Wonderful work, Jean! #9123360

Alex T. Mizuno December 27, 2010

This classic feel is a gem! Very elegant like an old Hollywood portrait. Excellent work Jean!!! #9128123

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