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Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 27 February 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

I was over at my sister's house, while her husband was putting up Christmas lights outside their home back in November. My niece and nephew were outside waiting to see the sparkling lights. I thought this was a perfect photo opportunity.

My only light source was a lighted reindeer which you can see the reflection of in her eyes.

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Comments (19)

Rags from Plano, United States

the words; beautiful shot are an understatement.

27 Feb 2008 5:32am

@Rags: Thank you so much for the kind words, Kanyi. They are very much appreciated.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A stunning portrait, superb lighting and beautiful skin tones. Bravo Melissa.

27 Feb 2008 12:00pm

@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. :)

pixie from Chennai, India

Great potrait! Really love the glow in her face.

27 Feb 2008 1:46pm

@pixie: Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Pixie. I'm glad you like the portrait.

Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States

Stunning portrait, I hope your sister appreciates such a timeless capture of her daughter.

27 Feb 2008 3:29pm

@Dawn Sutherland: Thank you so much, Dawn. I hope so too.

lissa from New York, United States

lovely shot. her face glowed with such beauty.

27 Feb 2008 4:15pm

@lissa: Thank you.

Jrask from Pasadena, United States

Great portrait, especially with the story behind it. It's true you can see the reflection in her eyes, which makes it that much more special!

27 Feb 2008 5:10pm

@Jrask: Thanks, Josh. I'm glad you like it.

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Wonderful portrait. I like her expression and kind look.

27 Feb 2008 5:31pm

@Reza: Thank you, Reza.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

What a beautiful portrait. She's lovely!

27 Feb 2008 5:31pm

@Graça B.: Thank you. I think so too. :)

Man With 101 Names from Hamburg, United States

awesome shot and super light source :o)

27 Feb 2008 5:53pm

@Man With 101 Names: Thanks!

danthro from Suburbia, United States

wow. a wonderful portrait! i love the lighting and color. nice dof an composition also. great job!

27 Feb 2008 6:08pm

@danthro: Thank you so much. :)

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Stunning photo, the eyes and dof, make this an exceptional shot

27 Feb 2008 7:28pm

@Graham Russon: Thank you so much, Graham. I'm so glad you like it.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Perfect portrait!

27 Feb 2008 8:30pm

@Craiger: Thanks, Craig! :)

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

Excellent portrait, Melissa.

27 Feb 2008 9:51pm

@Earnest: Thank you, Earnest. :)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

That is so wonderful. Her eyes are gorgeous and the reindeer are just a little bonus.

27 Feb 2008 10:17pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Michael. I'm glad you like it. BTW, I really got a kick out of your Shrek photo. :)

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Perfect!!! Simply perfect...her expression, the light, the sparkle in her eyes...wonderful portrait!

28 Feb 2008 12:11am

@Jen: Thank you so much, Jen. :)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Beautiful! The color and light on her face are absolute perfection.

28 Feb 2008 2:16am

@Ron: Thank you so much, Ron.

Daniel from Scranton, United States

Now this one is perfect. I may have liked a higher POV but, that's more of a style thing. I just love the execution you have accomplished in this perfect.... Good bokeh and DOF

28 Feb 2008 8:19pm

@Daniel: Thank you, thank you, thank you. :) Coming from someone as talented and as gifted as you, your comment just made my day. Thanks again, Daniel.

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

No fair that you have such beautiful children to photograph. Now that mine are grown I guess I have to wait for grandchildren.

4 Mar 2008 11:24pm

@Twelvebit: I was just lucky to have my camera with me that evening. I'm hoping if the weather EVER gets nice again, I'd like to take some more current photos of them. Otherwise people will be stuck looking at more photos of my stepdaughter.