At first I thought about taking a picture of the FM forum but after more than an hour trying I gave up. Although I still think it's a nice idea (after all, I am getting into this forum daily) but the shots of the computer screen were simply boring.

So I switched to plan B. Heck, why not shoot my kid? After all, kids are never boring, right? In less than a minute I got this one. I hope you like it.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

ADORABLE!!!! What a cute kid, and the shot is great. ...I do think if you're going to crop the right side of her head you might as well crop tighter everywhere else and crop some off the top? Otherwise I wouldn't crop the right so tight? Just MHO. :-)

I concur with Beverly's comments, both the crop and the ADORABLE! That smile is contagious!

Great model, Yakim! Nice choice that fits this week's assignment. Best of luck.--Frank

I must admit that I cropped nothing. It's my mistake. Mea culpa….

I have other shots which are better in the compositional sense but they lack that special expression which is only in this shot. Thus I had to make a choice: To prefer a pic with better composition or with better expression. Well, you can see what I chose.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Hi Yakim,

Wonderful shot. I love the smile and the moment you have captured. Good luck this week.

Steve S.

Thanks Steve. I never got to be a finalist and I hope my daughter will give me the much needed boost….

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

What a great shot! It puts a smile on one's face. There's so much joy expressed in her cute face, you've captured it nicely. Nice work, well done.
-Nick

Much obliged Nick. I'm glad you like it.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

A cute kid indeed, and the expression on her face is so charming!

Great smile !!
Agree that the crop could be improved, but I understand you choosing the wonderful expression!
Regards,
Carrol

Thanks for your comment Carrol.

Well, it didn't made it to the finalists of this week. Looking at next week's WA I could post it there if it wasn't for the rules. I think I'll try again and pray I'll get a similar expression.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.