Sugar Plum

© Amanda Chapman

Sugar Plum

Uploaded: December 07, 2007 04:49:18

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D100

Comments

Shannon D. Miller December 07, 2007

Ohhh...this is GORGEOUS Amanda! What a stunnign portrait! I love the high key and subtle color. Another FAVORITE for sure. Beautiful!!! Love that one eye peeking out! Shannon~ #803034

Lynne Morris December 07, 2007

Oh my Amanda, this is gorgeous, fantastic comp, colours and effects, wonderful work! #5178410

Michael Umbreit December 07, 2007

Amanda - Wow!! Stunning!! Another favorite! - Mike #5178427

Erin Appelbaum December 07, 2007

Great pov and composition, Amanda. Nice work. Peter #5178521

Emily E. Bem December 07, 2007

SUPERB! the subtle textures and purple tint to her beautiful eye make this so special! You have a winner on your hands, Amanda! #5178623

Mollie Kendall December 07, 2007

Straight to my favorites with you... do not pass go... do not collect $200!!!
STUNNING!! #5178660

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic December 07, 2007

Wow! This is a gorgeous portrait Amanda! #5178814

Stephanie Laird level-classic December 07, 2007

Amanda, you have a beautiful Gallery! This is stunning! #5179000

Amanda Chapman December 07, 2007

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5179179

Amanda Chapman December 07, 2007

LOL!!!!! Thank you Mollie and everyone who made this a favorite! And THANK YOU Emily for saying this is a winner!

YOU GUYS MADE MY DAY! #5179187

Angie Sidles level-classic December 07, 2007

WOWZA Amanda! This is AMAZING! I love everything about it! The eye is awseome and I love the pink! Winner!!!! #5179222

Sharon Perkins December 07, 2007

This is stunning ! Love it ! #5179406

Anna Lomas December 07, 2007

Amazing shot and superb pp - wow! #5179410

cheryl m. phillips December 07, 2007

uh.....

W O W!

This is just an awesome image Amanda! I love the title and the colors!
You STILL rock!
ha ha!
~cheryl #5179421

Marina Moore December 07, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!! Gorgeous comp and colors!!! #5179503

Michelle L. Frick December 07, 2007

Absolutely beautiful Amanda! Love everything about it! #5179521

Allison & John Overton December 07, 2007

Absolutely georgous Amanda.....outstanding #5179556

Melissa A. McDonald December 07, 2007

Awesome image Amanda! Love the pink colors and the reflections in her eye are beautiful. Fantastic comp too... #5180293

Cyn Valentine December 07, 2007

Creative and beautiful..wonderful image Amanda!! #5180311

Jenny D December 07, 2007

Amazing work!! #5180395

Kelly A. Gooch December 07, 2007

Amanda, when I saw this one thought came to my mind.... WINNER, your daughter is beautiful!!! #5180730

Ronald F. Fischer December 07, 2007

WOW, what a stunning portrait! I predict we will see this one again!! #5180813

Shari Kelly December 07, 2007

This is my favorite photo of yours so far...seriously...I looove this, truly captured her young spirit in this one...
love the white and purple/pink tone...Sharon #5181132

Datha Y. Thompson December 07, 2007

GORGEOUS!!! and I hope we see this again too Amanda!!! Excellent work :0) #5181547

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 07, 2007

how wonderful Amanda... love the high key... the angle and soft purple... the EYE!!! just spectacular! #5181652

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 08, 2007

Her eye sparkles, so sweet Amanda!! #5183502

Cheryl E. Molennor December 08, 2007

Spectacular! #5183596

Susan Fox December 09, 2007

Love the POV! Another great photo Amanda :-) #5187036

Alexis Yobbagy December 10, 2007

STUNNING!!!!! Beautiful work!!! #5192554

December 10, 2007

I like the mystery and innocense in this shot. I like how crystal clear the girls face is and the eye just draws you in. I also like how you have burned out the rest of the frame. #5194007

Amanda Chapman December 12, 2007

WOW!!!!!
I am feeling very honored right now!
THANK YOU judges for taking the time to comment my image!
I really appreciate every word!!!! #5199055

Amanda Chapman December 14, 2007

♥ THANK YOU friends for you VERY nice comments!!!!! #5206732

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 14, 2007

You should feel honored, Amanda! This is a striking pose and capture! #5207824

Benjamin L. Balmoris Jr. December 16, 2007

Wow! What an amazing capture. Beautiful model, beautiful colors! #5212568

Amanda Chapman December 17, 2007

THANK YOU!!!!!! #5219231

Christopher Jamison December 23, 2007

amazing work here. your post-processing skills are second to NONE! excellent image! #5246270

Lorri Shane January 01, 2008

One of the best children's portraits I've seen on BP. It's unique and just beautiful! #5277783

Chastity Abbott January 01, 2008

I have been away for a while...holidays...
took a look through some of your work..this really captured my attention!!!! AWESOME and then some more awesome!!! LOVE it!!!! Hope we see it again! You inspire me! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work! #5279134

Scott A. McDaniel January 25, 2008

An all time favorite. An absolutely gorgeous photo. #5390098

Jennifer L. Alder January 25, 2008

CONGRATS AMANDA!!!! Love this one
:) #5392772

Howard A. Wimpee January 25, 2008

Excellent!! I told my sister in Muscle Shoals to check you out if they need any more portrait work done,you do fantastic work!! #5392791

Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!! #5392802

Datha Y. Thompson January 25, 2008

No suprise here Amanda!!! CONGRATULATIONS Girl!! :0) #5393127

Jeana Clark January 25, 2008


Awesome Finalist Amanda!!!
WTG GIRL!!!!

~J~ #5393223

Kara L. Hendricks January 25, 2008

Congrats Amanda!!! #5393408

Mollie Kendall January 25, 2008

Another of my faves makes finalist!! Congratulations Amanda!!! #5393430

Melissa Olsen January 25, 2008

CONGRATS!!! I just love this image Amanda! #5393458

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 25, 2008

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!!! #5393528

Howard A. Wimpee January 25, 2008

Add my congrat's also,Well done!!!!! #5393604

Tressie Davis January 25, 2008

Awesome Amanda! Congratulations!!! #5393818

Marina Moore January 25, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!!!! This is really gorgeous!!!! :) #5394085

Sylvia Rossler January 25, 2008

Big congrats on your win Amanda !!! It's a beauty !!! #5394246

Jennifer L. Alder January 25, 2008

I knew you would win this month :)
Huge congrats girl #5394352

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 25, 2008

Congratulations, Amanda! #5394654

Susie Peek-Swint January 25, 2008

Many congrats Amanda ~ beautiful shot! #5394704

Shari Kelly January 25, 2008

AMANDA---ALRIGHT!!!!
CONGRATS...THIS PHOTO IS JUST BEAUTIFULLY DONE...MY ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!
Missed seeing your work...
Glad to see you're back...
Take Care...Sharon #5394755

Laurie Daily level-deluxe January 25, 2008

A fabulous winner, Amanda...congrats to you! #5394791

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 25, 2008

HUGE congrats Amanda! #5394864

Erica Murphy level-classic January 25, 2008

Congrats on this lovely winner Amanda!!!

Erica
#5395109

Erin Appelbaum January 25, 2008

Awesome Amanda. Congrats. Peter #5395115

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 25, 2008

Especialy for the winers
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=5538549&catID=&style=&rowNumber=1&memberID=258086 #5395267

Jessica Jenney January 25, 2008

Congratulations, Amanda on your beautiful win! #5395502

Cheryl E. Molennor January 25, 2008

Soo Pretty! Congratulations #5395873

Michael Umbreit January 25, 2008

Amanda - Congratulations!! - Mike #5396205

Walter Graziano January 25, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!!! Wonderful image!! #5396402

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 25, 2008

A remarkable finalist and Second Place win, Amanda! Huge congratulations! #5396428

Shannon D. Miller January 25, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA! I HAVE LOVED THIS FROM DAY ONE! VERY MUCH DESERVED! Shannon~ #5396898

Lorri Shane January 25, 2008

So well deserved Amanda. I'm so glad you won for this. I still think it's one of the best children's portraits I've seen. Congratulations! #5396926

Chris Henning level-classic January 25, 2008

Huge congrats, Amanda, on both your finalist and your win! Woo hoo!! #5397304

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar January 26, 2008

This is really beatiful, Amanda!! I admire the tones and texture!! very well done on this fantastic WINNER!! CONGRATS!! #5397827

Les Rhoades level-classic January 26, 2008

Congratulations on your 2nd place Win! #5398391

RC Fritz January 26, 2008

Congratulations on your Beautiful Win!! #5398693

Amanda Chapman January 26, 2008

Thank you SOOOOO much!!!!!!
It really is an honor! #5399158

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 26, 2008

WTG Amanda!!!
Congratulations!
--Lisa #5399336

Alexis Yobbagy January 26, 2008

HUGE CONGRATS!!! This is totally deserved!!! #5400140

Joan Kocak January 26, 2008

CONGRATS, just love this Amanda! #5400268

Angie Sidles level-classic January 26, 2008

CONGRATS AMANDA!! This is one of my favs!! #5400475

Ken Smith level-classic January 26, 2008

A well deserved win, Amanda! Congrats!! #5401980

Jeana Clark January 26, 2008


A Super Fantastic Winner Amanda!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

~J~ #5402164

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 26, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!!!! A beautiful win!!! Way to go! #5402251

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 27, 2008

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY,Amanda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5402952

Christian Rosito January 27, 2008

Congratulations Amanda, another one into my favorites. Gorgeous! #5403152

Cyn Valentine January 27, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!! #5403157

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 27, 2008

STUNNING WINNER Amanda!!! Congratulations! #5404770

Howard A. Wimpee January 27, 2008

Congratulation's Amanda,Awesome!!! #5405926

Kimi A. Phillips January 28, 2008

Big CONGRATS, girl!!!! #5408309

Linda Blair January 28, 2008

Congratulations Amanda!!!!!! ☺ #5408540

Murry Grigsby January 28, 2008

Congrats on another stunner and win Amanda!! #5409148

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 29, 2008

Hi Amanda...so gorgeous and so deserving...big congrats to you! #5414760

Brandi-Lee Cester January 29, 2008

Great photo and a well deserved win, congratulations. I love your work and kept checking for new ones. I can't believe that I leave the computer alone for a couple of weeks and BOOM all those new gorgeous shots of your! So glad your back!! #5415233

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 01, 2008

Congratulations Amanda on your Win!

Dominick #5426586

d k. k February 01, 2008

WOW!! What can I say that hasn't already been said...!! Congratulations on such an impressive image. #5429083

Amanda Chapman February 06, 2008

Thank you all so very much for taking the time to congratulate me!!! I really appreciate your kind comments!!! #5455721

Fanie Heymans May 21, 2008

Wow Excellent portrait. Love the photo! Thank you for your kind comments on my winner “Runners” I do appreciate it. #5958091

Patricia Ronan July 09, 2008

Beautiful image, congrats on your win:) #6160398

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 18, 2009

Beautiful! #7533174

February 24, 2010

absolutely amazing photo! #8413285

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