Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by Melethia:
This is gorgeous. About the only thing I can offer is maybe blur the wood just a touch to make sure the focus stays on that lovely young, wistful face. Very well done.

Miss You
by mandyturner

Comment by Ragga2000:
Like the photos you take of your daughter.... in fact i just like your pictures....

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by Judi:
Very sad.

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by yanko:
First off let me say this is a fantastic shot. However, I feel your approach to this retake is a bit of a slap in the face to your original. I loved your original but removing the artsy elements like the strokes and the noise in the retake make it look like those were mistakes you are trying to correct. I don't think they were mistakes in the least. Anyway, that's just the impression I get. I know you aren't going to throw the other original away or anything like that. It's just now you have two great images! So congrats on that front.

Ok as for the photo itself, what's not to like? Very good detail, color and lighting. The composition is also good. The only thing I don't like too much which you carried over from the original is those hot pixels. It looks good in her blouse since it makes it look all sparkly but in her hair it just looks like the result of too much sharpening. However, it's not as noticable in this version as the original and really the only area that I notice it right away is the strands of hair right above her forehead which are contrasted strongly against the shadow of the wall.

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by TheresaA:
Mandy, I LOVED this the first time around (it is in my favorites) and I LOVE this version just as much. Very sweeet image! Good Luck

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by markopella:
a little too much desaturation. Good lighting. Maybe a softening filter?

CONTACT
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Comment by popdeepop:
Very effective for a abnormal view of the subject.

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by Arti-Elvi:
Reminds me of my own childhood. I like the desaturated colors. Great expression on the girl's face.

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by UNTITLED:
The combination of shadow and ambient lighting really maintains the mood of this great photo. Very nice!

Waiting for Daddy
by mandyturner

Comment by hotpasta:
great edit and lovely portrait...haven't seen the original, but this looks fantastic and I hope you do well with this, good luck