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lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited May 23, 2010 in People
Good morning all,
My daughter turned three and I managed to get a nice candid of her (I think anyway).
Natural light from a window was used.
The one major nit I see is perhaps I chopped too much of her head off at the top? C&C much appreciated.

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and b&w because I can't help it.

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Liz A.
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  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    Keep it in color Liz. I know you like the desat, and I'm not sold on that look, but it works well here. You can just get lost in those deep dark eyes, and I love how the hair frames her from the right, and the blue/pink nail polish is just great! Many more happy birthdays!! Enjoy your three-year-old!
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    color because of the nails. this is a wonderful shot. you did not cut off too much head.
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  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    I love it, perfect crop ( nails) color! ( nails) Love the pose, hands and nails, lol. Also love the eye contact, a beautiful shot for down the road when it will be so hard to imagine exactly what she looked like at age 3. Just lovely.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    adbsgicom wrote:
    Keep it in color Liz. I know you like the desat, and I'm not sold on that look, but it works well here. You can just get lost in those deep dark eyes, and I love how the hair frames her from the right, and the blue/pink nail polish is just great! Many more happy birthdays!! Enjoy your three-year-old!

    Hi there Andrew:)
    Thank you. Color it is.
    I wish I had gotten more of her hair, it's down to her waist, but I'm still happy with it.

    EDIT: Miss ya over on "street".
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    Qarik wrote:
    color because of the nails. this is a wonderful shot. you did not cut off too much head.

    Whew!
    I thought it might just work and glad it doesclap.gif .
    Thanks for commenting Qarik.
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    VayCayMom wrote:
    I love it, perfect crop ( nails) color! ( nails) Love the pose, hands and nails, lol. Also love the eye contact, a beautiful shot for down the road when it will be so hard to imagine exactly what she looked like at age 3. Just lovely.

    Hi Trudy,
    The nails and the "3" on the nails did it for me too :) it was just too sweet from a mom's point of view anyway.

    Thank you and I'm glad you like it.

    I havent' gotten the nerve to work with flash or anything yet---just available light, so glad this one was well received.
    Liz A.
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  • FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    color version is absolutely fantastic! love it!
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  • sweet carolinesweet caroline Registered Users Posts: 1,589 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    Beautiful shot. I like the way it's framed- it draws you in.
  • imagesofhimimagesofhim Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2010
    Beautiful shot! I, too, prefer the color-LOVE the nails! The crop actually works here because it draws you to her eyes!

    Enjoy her--it's over in the blink of an eye!!

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    Foques wrote:
    color version is absolutely fantastic! love it!

    Thank you very much Foques.iloveyou.gif
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    sweet caroline wrote:
    Beautiful shot. I like the way it's framed- it draws you in.

    Thank you ma'am :) I admire your work, so it means a whole lot.
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    imagesofhim wrote:
    Beautiful shot! I, too, prefer the color-LOVE the nails! The crop actually works here because it draws you to her eyes!

    Enjoy her--it's over in the blink of an eye!!

    clap.gif

    I know what you mean--I already can't believe she's three!
    Someday she'll be 16 and locking me out of her room:cry .

    But for now I'm thoroughly enjoying her, so thank you.
    Liz A.
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  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    sweet shot Liz, i like the color as well :)
  • Daddy0Daddy0 Registered Users Posts: 121 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    Beautiful photo, definitely in color!!wings.gif You definitely can't deny this one as a daughter. From your avatar, she has to be your twin when you were that age. Those eyes will be the subject of many stunning photos over the years. My oldest daughter turned 4 in March and the youngest turns 2 in June. And just like a couple of others have mentioned, it will amaze you how fast they grow up and change their looks, especially at this age. Again, beautiful picture and daughter!!!clap.gif
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  • kris10jokris10jo Registered Users Posts: 284 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    beautiful, and i agree, the color version is my favorite. i love the look you've captured in her eyes, and the nails are so sweet. what 3-year old doesn't love bright fingernail polish? :)
    Kristen
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2010
    Thank you everybody,
    I appreciate the comments.

    She's cruising straight from the terrible twos into the tazmanian devil threes and looking angelic about it:D .
    Liz A.
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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2010
    I have to agree with the rest: color iloveyou.gif
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2010
    ivar wrote: »
    I have to agree with the rest: color iloveyou.gif

    Ditto....and...

    I wouldnt stress about cropping the top of her head. Were it mine, Id consider doing it in a 4:5 (8x10) ratio and take a tad more from the top of her head. You will lose the hand, but the fingers will still be there. Its a lovely shot....beautiful girl!thumb.gif
    Thanks,
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2010
    jeffreaux2 wrote: »
    Ditto....and...

    I wouldnt stress about cropping the top of her head. Were it mine, Id consider doing it in a 4:5 (8x10) ratio and take a tad more from the top of her head. You will lose the hand, but the fingers will still be there. Its a lovely shot....beautiful girl!thumb.gif


    Thanks Jeff,

    Nice to see you again :)

    I'm still learning to crop--I usually don't crop enough.

    Thanks for the advise.
    Liz A.
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