This is Ally, my friend Gina & Mike's daughter. The rosary she's holding is her Dad's, who was in the LAPD for years. Mike said that this rosary was always in his bullet proof vest and kept him safe through the years.
Shot in raw
I actually did it! It's my first ribbon ( I hope it's not the last!) so this is really sweet.
Before anything, thanks to my Trigger Happy Teammates! This probably never would have happened if not for their feedback and support. I could not be any happier with the DPC Team that I joined.
Thanks for all the great comments -- they have all been very helpful! The comments I have received not just in this challenge but also in others make me push myself to be better. So thanks again to all the commenters! I will do a better job myself leaving comments to others because they really do help novices like me.
Lastly, I want to thank the academy for this honor... you like me! You really really like me! Oops, sorry I got carried away....
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Congrats, Christian! ...now if I recall, it was I who recommended you for my replacement on Team TriggerHappy. I knew you were a ringer. Disregard the rumors that the other members of the team paid me to quit so they could scoop you up. :)
Dear god,
Hope you got the letter,
And i pray you can make it better down here.
I don't mean a big reduction in the price of beer,
But all the people that you made in your image,
See them starving on their feet,
'cause they don't get enough to eat
This is excellent composition, especially her left eye. The focal plane on the eyes combined with great reflective lighting, really make this one come 'alive'! Well done!
Excellent job - I really loved the simplicity of this image and how well it was execute -A lesson on simplicity to give great effect. Congrats on the Blue.
Terrific shot. Congrats on your first ribbon and new personal best! I have no doubt you'll see plenty more. One ribbon in nine entries is quite a high ratio. :)
enjoy your lighting and the crispness of her eyes. This image does not look staged which I appreciate (although it might be). You have captured an intense moment. Like the tight crop
" Dear God... "
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