14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment by jonfrommk:
Jason

Many many congratulations on breaking that 6 barrier with a fantastic portrait of your step-daughter.

Strangely enough it was my daughters 11th birthday during the challenge and for a present she got her ears pierced. I had been thinking about posting a picture of this using a similar title, but I have to say that I am glad I did not because this would have blown it out of the water

I love the dof and the softness of the colours (great job on creating pastel skin tones whilst keeping the eyes sharp). The centred composition works very well and the border just enhances the image

FEEL THE LOVE!!!!

Great job

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment by SandyP:
Way to go, Jason!!! Looks like the expert dodging/burning on the eyes did quite the trick for you, eh?? :) CONGRATULATIONS on a personal best and a top 20! This is awesome!!!

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment by roz:
well man .. we kicked arse on this challenge eh ..
congratulations on an absolutely brilliant photograph .. I LOVE IT .. and congratulations on a great score in the challenge .. 14 out'v 136 aint bad .. this looks wonderful on your profile page .. :):):)

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Comment by JuliBoc:
Quite a shifty looking character. :P

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
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Comment by lwkimages:
...I hope not..

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment by kevip6:
Excellent lighting and crop. Really nice use of a shallow DOF for a stunning portrait

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Comment by Haneck:
Cool! I've often tried this myself...it's tough to get the focus that perfect! My only complaint here is that the face is a little over-exposed. Good shot.

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Comment by Venom:
Haha, that's too funny. Who are you spying on, "NIKON"?!

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Comment by Melethia:
Interesting!! I like it.

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Comment by bassbone:
nice story in this image, it really works...Why am i not surprised by a Canon in the hands of a predator photog!