This is Junianna. I was taking pictures for a work assignment. It was at a weekly Farmers Market and there were all kinds of fruit and vegetable vendors there. I was mostly just documenting the event -- then I spotted her: sitting in the bed of her grandparents' old, grungy pick-up truck all loaded down with the clutter you see. She looked so innocent and compelling to me, and well. . .a picture perfect dichotomy between innocence and beauty and the harsh ruggedness of her setting, and probably her life!
Junianna and her grandmother were happy to let me take her picture. I took a zillion of her -- and I think I got one or two of my event too :)
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What beautiful eyes she has, and is such a sweetie. I like the 'grungy' feeling this one has, as it is unusual for a young girl like this, but it really suits the tone of the image so well
An incredibly interesting and captivating photo Sandy. It amazes me that you would spot her out of the probably many people who were moving around this day. Her action, the lighting, and her eyes are incredible. Great photo!
sandy! awesome job... you captured her sweetness so beautifully. i love the brown tones that describe her world, and invite me to take a good thoughtful look at what is going on. nice top 20 finish! (albeit a ribbon would have been more deserving!)
Incredible shot. You have captured this little girl's innocent beauty and the state of her life amazingly well. You have a way of putting emotion into your work that very few people do. Thank you for sharing her.
This is a wonderful image, Sandy. Your capture of the sweet child is perfect, love the clarity and the eyes are so beautiful. Congrats on your high finish!
Another fantastic portrait Sandy, my only possible 'complaint' was that this looked so perfect I had assumed that it had been set up with props in a studio
Very haunting expression on the girls face (almost a dichotomy in itself)
wow, this is a stunning shot.. those eye's are incredible .. love your processing ..
is the challenge entry that was getting a less than satisfactory score during voting ??!! .. either you're way too spoilt with all those 7's, or some ppl with sense must'v started voting !!! ... congratulations on 20th and another awesome photograph to add to your amazing portfolio .. :):)xx
You went too far on the eyes. They look painted on so it doesn't look natural, just looks scary. I like the subduing of the background so credit where it's due.
Those are some amazing eyes. Sadly, some children lose their innocence and childhood a little too early. Excellent capture in a technically sound image. Meets the challenge quite well imo. 8
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