Comment from jesuel
What a great portrait the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and what a smile great job here

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

thnks again

Comment from pmdc2952
I like the placement / crop. The lighting is good. The focus and clarity are both good. The soft background works here.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Alveria
A great capture. Her face just lights up with her smile. Her face shows such character and I bet she has a story for every line in her face. Your photo has good clarity, lighting, and color. What an honor to be able to photograph her. That being said, I do believe the title of this photo is inappropriate and disrespectful to the woman in this photo. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

many thanks alveria

Comment from Doris1022
That is precious, lots of character and self confidence. fun hat and charm in those eyes.

bet she is smart. uses her charms to get a little pocket change. lol very sweet.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014

thanks again

Comment from some1sangel
Initial impact is good. The focus is sharp. She looks to be a delightful woman full of happiness. Very nice job!

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

many thanks angel

Comment from Mara del Mar
Excellent portrait. Good angle of the light, great facial expression, good color and texture, and very nice background. Well done. Luck.
Mara

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

thanks a lot mara

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Portrait photography looks interesting that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject.You have captured the essence of it in this shot. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from photosbyted
I do not know about Dracula but this nice person has cataracts and bad teeth. Pore thing! I think this is a good exposure and is well composed but the title set the mood wrong. Thank you for sharing with us.

Ted

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

thanks; google about Dracula and you'll understand the title.....

Comment from websterjames
Yes she has a smile that simply exudes happiness ..
so many smiles are masks or persona driven however here her expression smacks of being both genuine and sincere. the colors and framing give movement and context. Well done and a great entry

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
A very sobering capture of the old lady. The viewer is comforted by the grace and spirit in her smile. The work speaks to the passions and is a lesson in humility

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014

thanks so much