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Challenge: Best of 2008 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Camas, Washington
Date: Mar 15, 2008
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Portraiture, Children
Date Uploaded: Jan 14, 2009

 I had many images that I liked this year. In fact, I had another image from a completely different session, of an adult model, that I had uploaded until about 1 hour before rollover. There was about 8 images that I juggled with, from several different modeling sessions. I really like this one, but still my favorite was already entered into a challenge. I know many will recognize my daughter (yet again) and this was also posted in my PAW 2008. I am expecting some low votes because of the "she is using her daughter again" crowd. But it is near my top favorite's for images of 2008.

Statistics
Place: 23 out of 531
Avg (all users): 6.7839
Avg (commenters): 8.4286
Avg (participants): 6.9111
Avg (non-participants): 6.3750
Views since voting: 2823
Views during voting: 458
Votes: 236
Comments: 37
Favorites: 10 (view)

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 01/25/2009 04:48:41 PM
Beautiful portrait! Just adore the colors and the mood you created here. I'm glad it did so well for you.
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 01/23/2009 10:58:02 PM
This beautiful image brought me into your portfolio once again. It was wonderful to browse your collection of stunning images, both at DPC and in your galleries on your website. My primary interest is portraits. I aspire to get the kinds of amazing expressions and compositions that you do. Thanks for the inspiration!
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 01/23/2009 03:08:48 PM
A most magical image, Jennifer. One of your best, I think. Absolutely mesmerizing.
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 01/23/2009 01:34:31 PM
I want to add this 10 times to my faves. I love it!!!

Great work Jennifer!
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 01/23/2009 12:29:19 PM
what a penetrating stare. wonderful work
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 01/23/2009 11:24:40 AM
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
I know I can be a bit dark with my comments sometimes, but sometimes that's just what hits me when I see the image.

On a non-fiction level, this has to be one of the most stunningly touching portraits I've had the pleasure of viewing in a long time. There really is an other-worldly, ghostly aspect about this that I can't shake. Fantastic, fantastic work, and a new favorite.


I think your comments are terrific. What a powerful story you created with this image. I enjoyed reading it very much. Thanks again.

Message edited by author 2009-02-17 02:07:00.
 01/23/2009 11:23:44 AM
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
And in the darkest of night, where memory has the ability to touch and break your heart, she floats up out of the ether, out from where I thought I had buried the pain and the loss, out from the furthest reaches of my subconcious, to remind me of what we once had.

Our darling, our joy, our taste of the wind and the sea. Her gaze like the gift to us that she was, penetrating our souls. Kindness and laughter and love. Taken from us far too early, but never forgotten.

For in the darkest of night, where memory aches my very foundation, she returns to me. Does she visit my wife as well, on these nocturnal visits? I do not have the strength to ask, but when she comes, I reach out for her, to hold her one last time, to kiss her forehead and tell her that I love her, and that she'll always be with me in my heart.

She lie there so tenderly. Fashioned so slenderly.

Lift her with care, so young and so fair.


Your comment was very moving and touching. I really love he thought and effort to create such a vision. Thank you so much for the emotional comment and the time put forth.
 01/23/2009 06:57:09 AM
stunning shot.
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 01/23/2009 03:39:19 AM
Just incredible! Congrats on this image and top 25!
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 01/23/2009 12:51:26 AM
I know I can be a bit dark with my comments sometimes, but sometimes that's just what hits me when I see the image.

On a non-fiction level, this has to be one of the most stunningly touching portraits I've had the pleasure of viewing in a long time. There really is an other-worldly, ghostly aspect about this that I can't shake. Fantastic, fantastic work, and a new favorite.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/23/2009 12:22:44 AM
So very well done - I love the colors & dreaminess...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/22/2009 11:07:02 PM
Beautiful capture! I expect this to score really well. Very well done by you(photog) and the young model. Really like the flow of the fabric. It reminded me of water even before I actually noticed the water itself. It's a fave from this challenge. (no vote)
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 01/22/2009 07:51:07 PM
so graceful and I love the colors
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 01/22/2009 03:34:28 PM
And in the darkest of night, where memory has the ability to touch and break your heart, she floats up out of the ether, out from where I thought I had buried the pain and the loss, out from the furthest reaches of my subconcious, to remind me of what we once had.

Our darling, our joy, our taste of the wind and the sea. Her gaze like the gift to us that she was, penetrating our souls. Kindness and laughter and love. Taken from us far too early, but never forgotten.

For in the darkest of night, where memory aches my very foundation, she returns to me. Does she visit my wife as well, on these nocturnal visits? I do not have the strength to ask, but when she comes, I reach out for her, to hold her one last time, to kiss her forehead and tell her that I love her, and that she'll always be with me in my heart.

She lie there so tenderly. Fashioned so slenderly.

Lift her with care, so young and so fair.
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 01/22/2009 12:49:09 PM
hauntingly beautiful.
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 01/21/2009 11:02:05 PM
oh my, this is superb. i dont even know what to say, this leaves me speechless-10
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 01/21/2009 08:26:10 AM
Lovely portrait, nice post processing.
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 01/20/2009 04:09:53 PM
moody, and beautiful color.
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 01/20/2009 05:50:35 AM
A very competent portrait :)
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 01/19/2009 09:02:41 PM
Excellent. Not much to critique here. It's all about the eyes, of course.
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 01/19/2009 10:28:38 AM
Really beautiful photo - Love the eyes! 10
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 01/19/2009 07:59:41 AM
Gorgeous blues, of course. Sharp clean, sharp fantastically posed, amazing moedel well done
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 01/18/2009 07:21:23 PM
Very nice composition and setup. This is a very clear and sharp photo with an interesting subject. 9.
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 01/18/2009 07:02:06 PM
Amazing shot! Wonderful DOF and colour. Great PP. In my top five. 9.
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 01/17/2009 11:06:48 PM
Wonderful! The tones are absolutely stunning, and your execution and editing are dead on.I have high hopes for this one. 10.
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 01/17/2009 08:22:59 PM
Ahhhh. .. I recognize that beautiful fairy princess! And I am so proud for the privilege of puttingg in my own personal vote-to-win on this one :) 10 (what ELSE could anyone give on this fine art piece of magic!)
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 01/17/2009 04:38:30 PM
enchanting
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 01/17/2009 02:39:37 PM
very dreamy...not sure if she is sitting, standing or laying down...very nice..ahhhh she is in water...got it...would be interested in your set up..
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 01/17/2009 02:21:47 PM
WOW, great portrait. Excellent lighitng, very good POV, beutiful pastle colors. Top 10 in my book. Good luck.
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 01/17/2009 06:17:17 AM
lovely
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 01/17/2009 01:04:46 AM
I would imagine this is a shot she will always charish. Good Job
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 01/16/2009 09:15:18 PM
I've seen this girl before, I think. An amazing face, photographed and processed wonderfully. DO we need that dark blue something at the bottom or would a tighter crop work? The mood is so subtle here- she could be an angel or a mermaid, standing, lying down or just floating. Really an amazing image. (10 of course)
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 01/16/2009 02:46:11 PM
beautiful shot!....good job!
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 01/16/2009 12:30:07 PM
dreamy and ethereal - lovely
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 01/16/2009 11:01:19 AM
I think I like this better than your other entry and I loved that one! 10 from me.
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 01/16/2009 01:21:30 AM
this is stunning and faultless, apart from the size - which is a pet hate of mine...why save so small when we can see this in glorious 720 pixels? The colors and mood are brilliant and the eyes are mesmerising...9
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 01/16/2009 12:28:06 AM
STUNNING PORTRAIT.......
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