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The Softness of Youth
The Softness of Youth
toddhead


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Best of 2008 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: My basement
Date: Mar 6, 2008
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Portraiture, Children
Date Uploaded: Jan 14, 2009

 This is my Madison.

I'm not sure how this will go over, but I needed to submit this one because I love it about as much as any picture I have ever taken. When I look at this picture it just reminds me of the softness of childhood. How you don't look at the world in such a jaded way and you really don't have any worries. Everything around you is still new and soft. I wish she could stay like this forever, but I know everyday is a step closer to her losing it and it really breaks my heart. Being a father is the greatest joy in my life, but it also rips my heart out because I worry about my daughters and what the future holds for them. I want to be their protector and shield them from harm forever, but I know it isn't possible. I will just love them everyday like there is no tomorrow and when it is time to let them go I hope that I have loved them enough that they will never forget that they will always be daddy's little girls.

Statistics
Place: 223 out of 531
Avg (all users): 5.7888
Avg (commenters): 7.0000
Avg (participants): 5.8580
Avg (non-participants): 5.5714
Views since voting: 916
Views during voting: 359
Votes: 232
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 01/26/2009 06:22:10 PM
Todd I was simply amazed by this image, a masterful capturing of the beauty and delicateness of youth. It was an 8 in my book.
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 01/23/2009 06:13:50 AM
I am simply amazed that this did not do better! Fabulous work and the touch of grain gives this a timeless feel.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/18/2009 07:59:05 PM
the downward glance, the low key lighting to emphasize her slim line, the bright bow to show innocence - very nicely put together
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 01/18/2009 10:23:47 AM
Brilliant, love the details, the expression, the dress, it all works so very well
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 01/18/2009 05:02:24 AM
I like the lighting here. Has a real timeless feel to it. One I'm sure her parents love, as they do grow so fast.
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 01/17/2009 02:46:26 PM
sweet girl...
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 01/17/2009 12:14:32 PM
I like the grain. Priceless mood captured here.
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 01/16/2009 09:44:56 PM
great lighting and nice b&w conversion. 7
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 01/16/2009 03:31:18 PM
So sweet. The black edges are a tad harsh.
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 01/16/2009 11:45:02 AM
Oh my, just beautiful. I;m going to ignore the arm, somebody else will comment on it and give it a high score.
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