Photographer’s Note
When I arrived back in South Carolina after being home for Thanksgiving, my grandson was playing outside with the neighborhood kids. When they saw me unloading my camera gear they converged upon me requesting to have their pictures taken. This little girl is so pretty and I thought the colors of her jacket were just perfect for her. I loved the little saying written upon it and I agree completely.
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Dyerco
(9378) 2007-12-07 9:13
Hi Shelly
You have captured some really nice light on her face and I like the way she is not looking at the camera as it gives a "spur of the moment" feel.
Nicely done.
Phil
wolf38
(13137) 2007-12-07 9:29
Hello Shelly. A wonderful and worth seeing snapshot. The view is directed toward the affectionate and friendly face of the girl. As it seems, she is completely busy with itself. Really a beautiful photo. Best regards, Wolfgang.
dareco
(17104) 2007-12-07 9:34
She really is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I really like the lighting in this picture. Another FANTASTIC portrait! I love it! TFS
scobert
(5333) 2007-12-07 21:42
Hello Shelly,
I haven't posted a photo or a critique for awhile due to family hardships for the past few months. You have posted some wonderful portraits lately and I would like to commend you on your artistic and technical excellence. Beautiful work!
Stan
cuneyt-sb
(6559) 2007-12-07 22:00
Hi Shelly
Yes, True says.
Good portrait , her face and smile gives a lot
Good compo
TFS/Kind regards
carper
(66056) 2007-12-08 0:26
fine portrait here Shelly,
a good pov and a fantastic quality, the dof is nice too, fantastic job I like it, your a good portret photographer, have a nice weekend.
gr. jaap
Jean-Luc
(5488) 2007-12-08 6:07
Bonjour Shelly,
Encore un excellent portrait, bravo pour cette réussite qui nous donne à apprécier le beau visage de cette jeune américaine!
Amicalement
Jean-Luc
gunbud
(28247) 2007-12-08 6:14
Hello Shelly,
Another brilliant portrait of a beautiful child. She appears to be petting the rabbit on her colorful jacket. The colors are wonderfully clear with exceptional details and sharpness to this photo. I love how her braids contrast so nicely with the muted blue background.
Regards, Tom
BT
TopGeo
(22457) 2007-12-08 8:39
Hi Shelly excelent captured ,Marvellous portrait and excellently frame, has naturalness and amazing expression, irreproachable in brightness and chromatic balance, compliments
Tfs/Regards
Geo..
Glint
(3110) 2007-12-08 14:02
hello Shelly, another good one from you. Your photographs of children always make me smile because they exude a happy, comfortable feeling only possible because your subjects must feel comfortable with you. I have just critqued a picture just after you, the one titled Mom's Love. It is marvellous and it could have been one of yours.
regards
Bev
crckt
(7102) 2007-12-08 21:01
Hi Shelly,
I agree with you too! What's not to love? really...nothing. Well taken shot.
Regards,
Shaeri
branley
(3681) 2007-12-09 2:12
Hi Shelly,
this is not the type of shot I normally like especially in this time of 'political correctness' which I think has gone way over the top! But this is such an endearing, natural capture. The colours are complimentary, the dof is perfect and it has great sharpness. It's a fine capture and I think you've found your style. Did you see Bulent’s note about portrait photography?
Kind regards and I wish you a very happy holiday.
Stephen
japiey
(9531) 2007-12-09 9:26
Hi Shelly,
Ya, her shirt says it all !!
And her moods....
You did a fine shot...
Lovely kid, smiley face..
Namasthe:)
jean paul
Partha_c
(1985) 2007-12-09 9:46
Hi Shelley. Nice and lively portrait shot with just and well proportioned contrast and clarity. Her hair-do, looking downwards with a soft, cute smile -- wonderfully captured. And the message on the jacket. Made me think that when grown up the girl would realise that love, like a river, will cut a new path whenever it meets an obstacle. God bless her. Thank you Shelley for such nice presentation. Regards
Partha
elmec
(12194) 2007-12-09 14:07
Hello Shelly!
This is perfect portrait!
It's so natural and casual, great moment You cacth!
Perfect done!
Congratulations!
Best regards!
Didi
(36654) 2007-12-09 21:52
Hi Dearest Friend
Very nice portrait of this shy girl, the flash is well used with discretion.
Well done.
Cheers.
CatherineD
(4860) 2007-12-13 12:36
What can I say? Very good management of light and most of all, we can see with this shot your feelings for this little girl.
Regards,
Catherine
zmey
(7282) 2007-12-14 8:43
hello, sharon
an interesting portrait. yes, the colors are matching and so does the writing on the shirt, but what dragged me to open the thumbnail was the hypnotic triangle formed by the bright white beads in the girls hair and the writing. her coy glance matches the direction of the triangle too. so does her gesture.
interesting.
TFS
kristaps
izmirli
(3325) 2008-01-13 7:03
merhaba shelly
beautiful portrait picture.beautiful lovely littly girl.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
mesquens
(2041) 2008-01-16 17:49 [Comment]
isabela_sor
(42719) 2008-01-17 13:52
Yes,I hope she will grow up with this idea and she will remain innocent as is now :)Sweet face and important message
Take care,
Isabela
Photo Information
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Copyright: Shelly O'Brien (AROBN54)
(10797) - Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2007-11-28
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Nikon D70s, Sigma 18-200 f/3,5-5,6 DC
- Exposure: f/6.3, 1/640 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2007-12-07 9:09








