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The sun was to her back and she was wearing white so this was a tricky shot to not blow out all over the place. Reflector to her front to get those cute little highlights on her nose and mouth.
I *crap* didn't realize my ISO was set so high grrrrrrr was wondering about that shutter speed when I shot the first few to meter... OH WELL!!! I am hoping she does well... she really loves blowing those things all over the yard. I went with a Dr. Seuss title because of Horton Hears a Who which was the first movie she ever went to see EVER and it looks like she is looking for a small world :)
hehe I am guessing about a 5.2 sooooo we will see :)
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Lovely image. Shame this wasn't a 720 Challenge, would have given this so much more impact. Wish I could see more detail, like the skirt fabric, etc. I'm sure this will be treasured. Excellent focal areas, although the 'dandelions' a little more in focus would be good too - but I think that is just 'another image'.
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