the beginnings of a smile
by mimsydotes

Comment by pamelasue:
I like the softness of this photo, but wish there was a tiny bit more contrast to it ... that's one you should cherish for years to come

the beginnings of a smile
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Comment by SandyP:
What a beautiful capture! Just looking at this gives you a feeling of not having a care in the world! Just what I needed :)

the beginnings of a smile
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Comment by tjbel05:
Nice touch with the soft focus.

the beginnings of a smile
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Comment by jblaylockrayner:
Classic!

SOOOAAAPPP IN EYE!!!
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Comment by mimsydotes:

Originally posted by yanko: I hope this placing doesn't discourage you. This is most defintely NOT average. I scored this an 8 and it was one of my favorites of the challenge although I forgot to make it a fav but correctly now.

I truly appreciate your comment. It is a bit discouraging and I thought it would do better technically wise. It was hard to hear the negaive comments about the subject being that he is my son and I just was taking the photos of him in the tub while daddy was watching him. I just so happened to click at the very moment and daddy grabbed a towel, but then I don't feel I need to explain the situation. The photo expressed a feeling and that id what I like to portray in my photographs, feelings/emotions. Thanks again for your support!

Tubby Time!
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Comment by posthumous:
dynamic, exciting portrait with a great expresive model. 8

SOOOAAAPPP IN EYE!!!
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Comment by yanko:
I hope this placing doesn't discourage you. This is most defintely NOT average. I scored this an 8 and it was one of my favorites of the challenge although I forgot to make it a fav but correctly now.

SOOOAAAPPP IN EYE!!!
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Comment by tate:
camera in hand? :0

SOOOAAAPPP IN EYE!!!
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Comment by lynnmarie:
I like the tight crop and the black/white. Not sure about the topic, though, as it is unpleasant to look at.

SOOOAAAPPP IN EYE!!!
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Comment by whatdewuc:
Ouch. Lovethis high key image.