Power of a Child's Smile by ctfchallenge

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07-JUN-2008	CJ in CA

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
1/25s f/5.6 at 112.0mm iso1600 full exif

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aam1234		11-Jun-2008 18:07
Just noticed that her hand has a motion blur. Good touch there, CJ. It adds life to the already lively photo.

ctfchallenge		11-Jun-2008 17:38
Thanks all! Aster, part of our extended family, is really something - adopted from Ethiopia last year and arriving with no knowledge of English, suffering from rickets and malnourished, but with a personality and sparkle to her to win anyone's heart. In the last year she has grown 7 inches and the effects of starvation have almost disappeared. She rattles on constantly in English now and is a thoroughly delightful child who fits in well with her 2 older "sisters", one from Korea and one US born. She has the most captivating smile and eyes, as many of you have mentioned. Thanks again for the comments! :-) CJ

aam1234		11-Jun-2008 15:22
Cute kid and beautiful eyes.

ctfchallenge		11-Jun-2008 04:48
This is a flattering portrait and I'm liking the crop. This pretty smile seems more gentle to me though. -COAmature

sue anne		10-Jun-2008 23:13
The eyes do it too besides the smile - wonderful.

ctfchallenge		10-Jun-2008 18:20
this is for the last challenge :D- power of smile indeed- who can resist it - Debi

ctfchallenge		10-Jun-2008 18:06
The intensity of the child's inquiring eyes is the power here for me. Great capture and clarity for indoors at such a slow shutter. You have an impressively steady grip. -tv

ctfchallenge		10-Jun-2008 14:40
Thanks Penny, Brent and Rod. I haven't been out much lately to try and get a "power" shot, and Rod, you already did the cord and plug thing which is about all I could think of to do here. Maybe I'll come up with some "powerful" entries before voting time! :-) CJ

Rod		10-Jun-2008 10:50
The "Power of" titles are working a treat:-) And why not as this is really a nice picy a. The framing is just right too. Nicely done.

ctfchallenge		10-Jun-2008 05:59
There is a lot of emotion in this shot- well done CJ. ~Brent

ctfchallenge		10-Jun-2008 02:57
really nice powerful portrait. and a really good looking smile.. Penny Street

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