Comment from avmurray
She is indeed cute Willie, and with the nice neutral and also dark background her blond hair is standing out well. I can she is doing her best to pose for you as well. It is a good clarity and sharpness in this portrait and also good exposure. The framing works well, and the head is nicely placed within the frame. Well taken portrait, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much! I could not do any editing because of contest rules. Shots lie this I normally would crop much tighter. I think the traditional contests are OK but I would like to see them allow minor editing such as cropping.

reply by avmurray on 05-Aug-2014

I agree with you. Also I think minor adjustments like cropping should be allowed.

Comment from rogere3852
Good Morning Willie

How nice. Nice composition and great colors. Love the eyes and beautiful hair.

Background is perfect. And skin tones beautiful.

Well done


Roger

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much! Portraits are my second favorite thing to shoot! Thanks for the high score!

Comment from Zilyram
She is very serious about her important modelling job - love the expression. The lighting is perfect and focus is sharp. Good technicals all round. Good work Willie.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Kbanich
She is definitely a cutie. Nice portrait with wonderful lighting (flash) to highlight only her face and achieve that nice dark background. Kathy

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from BirdsEyeView
nice portrait and facial expression. the detail and color and light looks good. nice presented work of this young lady. BEV

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Michael Whitson
I agree she is a cutie and her daddy will have problems when she grows up. Love the angle of her head. the black background really works in this. neutral expression gives a kinda sad look. Very nice work my friend and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much!

Comment from alaskapat
Good portrait with good skin tones, good clarity, nice focus on her eyes, the lighting is good, I like the way it highlights her hair, good color good background allowing subject to stand out without distraction, I feel this would be perfect if you cropped from the left.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much! The contest does not allow any modifications. Straight out of the camera.

Comment from theqbhawk
I know I'm cute but I'm sad at the moment?

This is a lovely presentation of emotional feelings.

thank you for sharing
( :q

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014

Thank you so very much!