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Claire: Portrait of a Big Sister
Claire: Portrait of a Big Sister
trevytrev


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Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: St Louis
Date: Apr 1, 2008
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Black and White, Children
Date Uploaded: Apr 4, 2008

Viewed: 380
Comments: 16
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 Week 13

This is my 2 year old niece Claire who is a new big sister. Her mother, my sister, just had twin girls and I was at the house to snap some pics of the two little ones. Claire's a little sweetie but she is clearly having a difficult time adjusting to the fact that she is no longer an only child and the center of attention. She has outbreaks, tantrums and bouts of melancholy behavior. I managed to capture one of her down moments and I think the eyes tell the story, to me at least, of a heartbroken little girl who doesnt quite understand what's going on. It's one of my favorite shots I have ever taken of her( and believe me I've taken a lot). Everyone keeps showering her with love and affections and she'll soon grow out of this funk and love those little sisters of hers. My sister in the meantime has her hands full with newborn twins and a two year old, you don't want to she her portrait right now..lol.

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 05/29/2008 05:10:10 PM
Beautiful capture! You are right about the eyes. There's a sense of loss about them. She is a beautiful child at this age and no doubt will grow up to be a knockout - that should bring back the twinkle in her eye!
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 05/01/2008 07:17:44 AM
Well captured. Poor little thing. What a big adjustment. I was around the same age when my siblings were born (brother and sister). I famously announced that I only needed one!
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 04/17/2008 10:53:26 AM
Look at those eyes and eyelashes. I've never seen many "glamorous" photos of two-year olds, but this fits that description. Take out the pacifier and you have a very young Marilyn Monroe posing for her closeup.
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 04/13/2008 08:34:52 PM
she looks so bleary-eyed and sleepy, but in a very photogenic sort of way :)
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 04/12/2008 08:10:34 PM
Very nice. The eyes really pop against the softness of the rest of the image.
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 04/10/2008 09:11:53 PM
Sweet Portrait! I know those eyes! Still fresh on my mind from our little Joy who turns five in September this year. :)
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 04/08/2008 04:53:17 PM
great work capturing such a strong emotion in a young child. the feeling really comes across without having to read the details.
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 04/07/2008 03:21:28 PM
A delicate sweetness to this - I love the way the curls fall into her eye on the one side. She does look a bit sad, maybe a touch confused. But she's a beautiful girl! Very nice light - nothing blown or glaring, and a very deep richness to the eyes.
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 04/06/2008 06:18:50 PM
simply amazing eyes - i especially like how the curve is covering her left eye a bit
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 04/06/2008 10:18:56 AM
awww. this is GREAT! i really love the eyes. very very nice portrait of a very beautiful little girl.
~~Cher~~
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 04/06/2008 09:51:57 AM
Very nice. Her beautiful light hair really adds to the dreamy high key treatment. Well done.
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 04/06/2008 09:44:46 AM
She is so beautiful!!! Excellent portrait, love the soft tones.
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 04/06/2008 04:33:57 AM
Fantastic portrait. The expression in her eyes is great. I thought she was subdued by the pacifier, but after reading your commentary have gotten the real story. I really like the shallow DOF and tight crop. Bravo!
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 04/05/2008 12:20:00 PM
Beautifully expressive eyes, wise beyond their years. I live the little golden curls as well, they provide a soft frame for her face.
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 04/05/2008 07:46:45 AM
I really like this and I like the high key aspect... I am guessing natural light.

Excellent portrait.
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 04/05/2008 01:20:52 AM
Ohmygosh! Claire is BEAUTIFUL! Look at those eyelashes! And yes. . .her eyes make me sad. You can feel her little soul in them. She WILL grow out of it, and one day her sisters will be her best friends and what makes family life the joy of her life. But it IS hard when a new one comes along -- but TWO!!! Sheeeeeesh. Your poor, amazingly BLESSED sister! She must be an exhausted zombie!

But what a BLESSING! Twin pictures please??????
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