Hello everyone!! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. With the WA, I couldn't help but think about my little girl I was over my sisters new house and had a few of the little ones there. I took this shot of her. It was so subtle but adorable. I wasn't sure on how to change the background in photo shop, so the only thing I did was a little blurring/smudging and changed the tone of the color. I hope this isn't to far away from the rules as I really didn't get to fancy (still don't know how) but I liked the results on this first try. I also wanted to post for my dear friends up here to see my little precious.. God bless you all.

A very nice shot, Steve, of a beautiful little girl. She's a keeper. What a serious expression she has. What ever editing you did to the background looks very nice. Well done. Merry Christmas.
-Nick

Thanks Nick. She is so precious to me and definitely a New Beginning to my life.

Steve R.

Steve this is adorable. The PS effect that you did the edges seem too sharp to the left of her head. If you blurred it some more it would look more natural. She is beautiful. Makes me miss that time in my life. Cherish every moment and capture some of them.

hhski, I do appreciate the comments. She is beautiful and I will Cherish this new beginning for certain. Not only with her, but she is bringing out the new in me and putting me on a better path than my past. Now as to the edges you are talking about, is it the effect, or something on her actual head. Could you be a little more specific? I do appreciate it.

Steve R.

the effect on the gown to the left of her head.

Ok, I did see that before. It was a really bad highlighted spot that was difficult to take out. When I get a few minutes after some catching up, I will see if I can fix it. thanks so much

Steve R.

Beautiful little girl, Steven. Very sweet capture.

Just as sweet as Mrs Bev. Missed you so much and thanks for the comment.

Steve R

Very nice Steve, your daughter is beautiful.

Jason

Thanks so much Jason. She is a hand full let me tell you.

Steve R.

Gorgeous little thing. Wonderful shot and a keeper for sure.
Christian

Thank you Christian, I appreciate that.

Steve R.

Beautiful little girl. Nice picture too !

Steve, You have a little angel there with beautiful features. My children are all grown and I didn't have a decent camera when they were little. Keep capturing those precious moments. Thea

Hi Steve,

What a lovely daughter you have and this picture is a stunning shot of her. The light in the shot is just beautiful. Excellent work.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year,

Steve S.

Klaus thanks for the comment, I appreciate it.

Steve R

Thea Kirkwood wrote:
Steve, You have a little angel there with beautiful features. My children are all grown and I didn't have a decent camera when they were little. Keep capturing those precious moments. Thea


Thea, I only have one picture of myself from my childhood. JUST ONE!! and that one is not very clear. To this day it subconciously bothered me and the BIGGEST reason why I have such a passion for shooting pictures. I don't want anyone to have to go through that sort of thing. So believe me, I do understand and appreciate your comments

Steve R.

Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Steve,

What a lovely daughter you have and this picture is a stunning shot of her. The light in the shot is just beautiful. Excellent work.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year,

Steve S.


Steve I really do appreciate your comment on the picture. It was one that I messed around with while still trying to learn photoshop. I thought it was different from all the other pictures I have of her..

Thanks a lot buddy.

Steve R.

Great picture of your beautiful girl !

Best wishes,

Julien

Thanks Julien, I do appreciate it.

Steve R.

Great use of sepia tones. Good DoF and framing. Oh, and a beautiful little girl.

See Ya,
Chad

Thanks Chad, I appreciate the kindness

Steve R.

Beautiful, Steve my friend! And the picture is great, too! Congratulations on both counts!

All best wishes,

Endre

Thanks Endre. The main reason for posting this is for my buddies to see my little one grow. Its another family up here and I want to keep you guys in the loop. thanks for everything

Steve R.