Reviews from

Donna Maria

Special Neighbor

7 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi Steve, You definitely caught Donna Marie in full-blown happy mode! Look at that incredible smile! This portrait lifts the spirits with the joy it emits. It's not hard to understand at all why everyone loves this lady. You captured a beautiful portrait of her! Congratulations on your win! You deserved it! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
    Thank you so much Nancy ~ Steve
Comment from Linda Bickston


Omg! You so deserve this win! Your photograph is perfect in every way. Please forgive me for not critiquing your work. I haven't been too active here since my daughter's death. This is fantastic!

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
    Thank you very much Linda ~ Steve
Comment from supergold


a well deserved contest winner; I like the wonderful smile of Donna Maria with her coca cola bottle in her hands;.............................

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
    Thanks a lot Fred ~ Steve
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2023
    Thank you for this Honor.
Comment from suffolkbrian


Sometimes straight forward portraits are not so good when posed,but i like this one steve and and such a smile you have got in this one,she does look a character for sure,and looks like she is not going to share that coke,good one...Brian

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
    Thank you very much for your review Brian~ Steve
reply by suffolkbrian on 24-Jul-2023
    your welcome
Comment from nikman


A good looking entry into the competition posted here, together with fascinating notes too! Your fine and classical composition gives us an interesting view of that old woman. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
    Thank you Nik for your review~ Steve
Comment from avmurray


What a charming portrait Steve. You have pictured this old lady so well. I am sure I would have loved her as well. I think she must have been lovely when she was young, and her smile is so genuine. I especially like the way she is looking at you when the photo was taken.

This portrait is also sharp with clear and well defined details, and the exposure and white balance is just perfect.

The format and tight framing has worked so well, and Donna Maria has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
    Thank you so very much Annie for your wonderful review and Grand rating. Donna Maria is such a lovely lady with an absolutely charming personality. We should all be so fortunate. Thank you again Annie~Steve
reply by avmurray on 25-Jul-2023
    You are more than welcome Steve.