Photographer's Comment: Granddaughter sliding down my hill in my back yard while babysitting on Friday. LoL, actually got her to smile and look at the camera at the same time. I don't know about others, but with small children and pets I much prefer candid shots over posed. Light on this is 100% natural, no fill, no reflector.

Tags: children child portrait

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By smokeydawg (2008-05-16 01:02:22 ): Thanks John, always appreciate your comments! Carl

By smokeydawg (2008-05-16 01:01:54 ): Thank you Dawn! Carl

By smokeydawg (2008-05-16 01:01:42 ): Thanks Carlos, I'm a little predjudice, but I think she's pretty beautiful too. :) Carl

By smokeydawg (2008-05-16 01:00:56 ): Thanks Jim. I have to give a little credit to the dodge technique of yours also on the eyes. :) Since the light was all natural coming from above, the eyes on the original were just a teeny bit dark. Carl

By smokeydawg (2008-05-16 00:59:15 ): Thank you Katia! Hope you've started your trip. Carl

By Jim915 (2008-05-15 19:33:29 ): Nice work Carl. Your lighting and the diagonal composition are well done and your focus is right on. You've really captured the personality of Raquel here. This image show that you don't need all of the extras to capture a terrific image, just an understanding of light and composition, and a good intuitive feel about the scene will usually produce a fine photo.

By karmal (2008-05-06 02:55:04 ): You have a beautiful granddaughter (and surely you are a great grandfather). The colors and skin tones are amazing. The expression superb, so deeply human and with a timeless mood. As usual, great editing work. Carlos

By dawnschubert (2008-05-05 16:27:14 ): Hi Carl! what a great shot, and beautiful grandaughter. I love the glow of this portrait and the look of admiration in her eyes. These candid shots are my favorite kind too.

By johnwillems (2008-05-04 22:45:28 ): Pro-Photo! Great Lighting/colours and very sympatique face of the little girl!! John.

By ktapio (2008-05-04 20:43:48 ): A million $ smile. You have captured the moment and she knows very well how much you love her she is sharing it back with you. Just wonderful. God bless her. katia

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