I know this is not technically perfect... I wasn't even thinking of a challenge, or even getting great pictures as I started playing around with Reagan (whose 3), doing what she loves best when she comes over every Friday: posing for pictures. I was experimenting with my new 85mm 1.8 lens, & had my aperture on 1.8 just to test how shallow I could go with my depth of field. Not even thinking serious.
But when I saw how cute she was posing, I thought of the Smile challenge, & asked her, "Hey, Rea-Rea, wanna be in a photo contest where they are wanting the best smile ever???"... "Yes, please...." and she turned it on! Too bad I kept my aperture on 1.8 so it's really softer than I wish it was -- but -- I can't help it, I think it is in fact the best smile ever, so I'm entering it - technically imperfect, high scoring worthy or not. She and her smile are perfect 10's in my heart!
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Quite a compelling portrait that really shows off your excellent photography skills. The glamour processing is beautiful except for her eyes, and only the whites at that, which seem overdone a bit. Her irises are lovely and you bring out nice detail in them. The softness is fine for a subject of this age, imo, and I love how her hair fans out in the square format. Little girl grows up early seems to be the story and you brought it out in her well.
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