Rascal.jpg
by browda1

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Now THAT'S a portrait that the viewer conNECTS with. Those soulful eyes just pierce the heart. What a sweet dog. I think I'd love to know him :)

IMG_7187 copy.jpg
by browda1

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You did good. You captured a very natural looking smile that connects with the viewer. Matter of fact, she jumps out at you and you feel like she is right here in the room. Typically, they (whoever "they" is) say you are never supposed to crop the chin off, but I think in this extreme close-up, it works. I love that red hair too!

Sweet
by gsal

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Those eyes! They're mesmerizing. And that smile! Draws you in and makes you want to know her.

We Are Happy!
by bnilesh

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Oh, I love this one. It has an amazing 3-dimensional quality to it. Like they are in the room with me. And the even tones in the sepia are beautiful!

Here Comes That Rainy Day
by Jutilda

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Awwwww. . . there's that dog I've come to love so much. I love the sweet mood of this picture. Dogs always have a sad innocent look. It totally brings out the mood of a gray rainy day.

Classic
by Lutchenko

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She looks like a swedish glamour girl. Those eyes on that beautiful tanned skin. You capitalized on her strongest elements -- her skin and her eyes, and the result is stunning!

7 Marriette.jpg
by ErikV

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On my monitor it sure doesn't look like her face needs to be lightened any more. It looks perfect. Matter of fact, I was marvelling at how you got her face so pretty and radiant with that type of backlighting. She is so elegant looking.

Blue-vs-Green
by rmezzo

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What a pretty little girl. She very much looks like the family princess. Yes, for 2.8, I think it may be remarkable. I can barely get a nose in focus at 2.8. But I bet her mom adores this picture.

cece funny face
by sadiebird

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Oh, she's so cute it makes my heart hurt. I love those freckles and that impish grin. She reminds me of my son when he was little :)

When One + One is One
by bspurgeon

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Awwww... I love your title. It just cements the relationship you have captured here. Quite a beautiful story. I love love it!