Comment from michiganmike
A real charmer with a genuine warmth to her smile. A fine show with great skin tones and a fine sparkle in her eyes. The background could be better but the subject is beautiful

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

thanks so much

Comment from nikman
Looks like a grand entry into the competition presented here! Your full and central composition offers us a wonderful child expression to enjoy. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

thanks a lot nik

Comment from Linda Prebyl
Good capture of her smile, it looks like she is really having fun and the background is pleasing like maybe she is at the beach playing. Great job.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

thanks a lot again for your lovely comments and top rating

Comment from Linda Wetzel
Watching her grow through your series of her as the focus makes me want more grandchildren...alas, that ship has sailed. She is so cute with her cherubic grin. You just want to pick her up and smooch her til she giggles!

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

thanks a lot linda for your lovely comments

reply by Linda Wetzel on 19-Jul-2018

My pleasure.

Comment from Paul G.
What a beautiful picture of Innocence. I hope and pray that she gets to maintain her innocence for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, and the world we live in that will be difficult. Not impossible. But difficult. A fantastic image that just sings to the heart. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2018

many thanks paul for your fantastic comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Children make wonderful subjects for photography. They can be so uninhibited and annoying at the same time. This pretty girl seems to be enjoying all the attention she is getting. I love the expression on her face. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018

many thanks sesha

Comment from dalebraatz
A beautiful portrait of your young grand daughter, like the details and depth, very good lighting, an a nice happy smile, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018

many thanks dale

reply by dalebraatz on 18-Jul-2018

Your welcome

Comment from Malmax
An adorable entry for the contest, Stella's smile is heavenly. She looks so happy and that smile is that of an angel. Really a fantastic shot of her Fred and a beautiful portrait. Best of luck in the contest.
Malmax

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018

thanks a lot again for your lovely comments

reply by Malmax on 17-Jul-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Nancy Montana
To say the the photographer has the perfect subject in Stella would be an understatement. She is a little doll and this photo is perfect proof. The focus is right on this darling, smiling child. The background adds to the feel of the picture. I could go on and on about the child that is front and center of the photo, but I would run out of superlatives. This is a wonderful portrait.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018

thanks so much again for your lovely comments

reply by Nancy Montana on 17-Jul-2018

You are very welcome. It was a pleasure.

Comment from ArtistCharles
A very cute young girl full of life and joy. Delightful smile. The available side light does a nice job of giving her hace shape and definition. I would try pulling down the background in some way. It isn't particularly interesting and does distract a little (possibly darken and/or blur it out.) Well seen.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018

many thanks again