Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by longlivenyhc:
congrats!

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Faye Pekas:
Its such a precious photo. The clarity is wonderful. I love the black and white. I don't like the white in the border. Rather than being able to focus easily on the child, the white border pulls my eyes back and forth from side to side. Weird, but it does. Beautiful child. I want to reach out and pull the strand of hair away from her nose :) 8

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Very nice :)

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by monzer55:
Good shot.

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Louison:
Ah, finally a child photo that is well done. Many child/baby shots are done too hastily and lack impact. Children and babies are very cute, but that isn't enough to make a good shot. This one is very well lit and presented. It carries the sweetness and even the feeling of the child. Excellent portrait and very good fit for the challenge.

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Zoomdak:
Nicely done, I like the soft focus on the hands. Child at bedside, praying, shows hope quiet well. The hair infront of the face is a bit annoying, but I also like it in a way. Well done, should place highly.

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Resusit8u:
Nice capture. This shot has an emotional quality, it takes you back to your own childhood days and nighttime rituals. 9

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by ursulas:
Nicely conceived. Nicely captured.

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by Happy Bunny:
Nice and sharp. good skin tone.

Hope and Pray
by DougPaz

Comment by ricksteven:
Nice B/W, great framing, great model, everything is just right. Lighting is very good, the hands lit especially well. I hope you get a ribbon...