Melancholy Breeze

© Laura E. OConnor

Melancholy Breeze

Uploaded: August 18, 2007

Description

A re-worked image from one submitted in B&W a while ago. I just LOVE this shot of her and had to try again. :)
Thanks for looking!



Exif: F Number: 2.5, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 10/40000, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 200, Focal Length: 50mm, Camera Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Chastity Abbott August 18, 2007

I love images I can feel....this is truly beautiful! I love the shyness from her expression, the warm light in how it's falling on her silky hair and the way she is facing the gentle breeze! Love the shadow work and the dof too...hope we may see this again!!!!! #717249

Mike Dawson August 18, 2007

Beautiful, greeting card stuff here #4664535

Allison Gaulin August 18, 2007

OMG- I LOVE this one too, Laura!! It's beautiful and I second everything that Chastity said!! ...into my favorites!! #4664580

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 18, 2007

This is lovely Laura, beautifully presentated...Dominick #4664603

Joan Kocak August 18, 2007

simply beautiful Laura~ #4664868

Cyn Valentine August 18, 2007

Gorgeous image..love the wind and lighting..so cute! #4664934

Tressie Davis August 18, 2007

Beautiful light and softness in this!! #4665039

Laura E. OConnor August 18, 2007

Emily E. Bem
member since: 12/15/2006

This is BEAUTIFUL! The LIGHT is amazing!!!
8/18/2007 5:54:07 AM

#4665378

Laura E. OConnor August 18, 2007

Thank you everyone SO much! I'm glad everyone feels what I do in this image. I just love it! THANK YOU!!! :0) #4665382

August 18, 2007

Gorgeous! the lighting is fabulous - just love the softness of the image. #4665887

Beverly A. Wright August 18, 2007

I LOVE the muted colors here so soft. The lighting is perfect here Laura
The breeze is blowing perfectly towards
her beautiful long curls. She's a real
sweetheart! She looks very shy. This
portrait really looks timeless!!
Love the sunlight on her hair! Gorgeous
work here Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4666264

cj patterson August 18, 2007

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4666415

Laura E. OConnor August 18, 2007

Thank you Amanda, Beverly and CJ!!

HA HA! Beverly... "shy" is definitely NOT a word I'd use to describe my daughter... but yes, here she definitely looks that way! You're right! :) #4666737

Louise Souchereau August 18, 2007

Wawwwwwwwww beautiful, the light is so perfect, and this picture look so soft, very nice little girl, this is so cute.
bravo #4666961

Datha Y. Thompson August 22, 2007

OMG!! This is just Perfection Laura!!Captures like this is where my passion for photography began!! Very special and sweet Definately a Favorite of mine too :0) #4685754

August 23, 2007

Takes my breath away. I want a little girl again!! #4690531

Hayley J. Hamlin August 24, 2007

Oh I agree, definetely had to be given another chance!! This is absolutetly beautiful Laura!! I love your treatment and the light is amazing!! #4692894

Melissa A. McDonald August 24, 2007

Really soft and beautiful.... absolutely love the lighting. Great job! #4692926

Laura E. OConnor September 02, 2007

Thank you so much Louise, Datha, Deborah, Hayley & Melissa!! :0) #4735796

Steven E. Ray September 06, 2007

This is an over-the-top exceptional photo of this little girl... maybe catching a little chill in the wind? Great effects work too Laura! Bet Hallmark would pay a nice piece of change for something like this :) #4757068

Laura E. OConnor September 07, 2007

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments, Steven!!! You made my day! :) #4759142

Lynn Haack September 30, 2007

Beautiful portrait and I love the soft quality! Lynn #4864455

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