Sharp, clean lines; excellent composition, really nice...

You never stop to inspire me, DJN.

Ansel Adams.

Except that she's a LOT more interesting than a bunch of trees and rocks ever could be!

ahhh, that eyes ;]

~David, this has to be on eof my favorite images from you...I must be honest, I am not one to take to images of objects, "'stuff" for alack of a better term', but i doy feel drawn to your images of people, especially this beautiful young subject...you display an ease with shooting portraiture such as this, which is exactly my cup of tea. The editing with the curves really brought out the tones, well done and well noted...those eyes just grab the viewer and suck them right into the frame, that is the mark of a successful shot, when a focal point such as those can bring the viewer in, keep them focused and have them looking for more in the frame...and the off-center placement of her in the camera and as presented is a huge bonus composition-wise...well done, and one of your best IMHO~

*my GOD, I need spell check, sorry about all the crappy spelling

What a BEAUTIFUL portrait. The eyes really grab your attention, the composition is superb, Rho's expression is great & the DoF really focusses the attention EXACTLY where it's supposed to be.

The eyes are stunning, but I still think your daughter is going to hate you when she's older.

This is a truly miraculous capture. You are quite adept at this kind of photography.

this is an absolutely incredible picture. my word.

Wow. The eyes are magnificent, and everything that should be in focus is. I am in awe.

Yeah, this is an excellent shot. Like Rachel, the eyes impress me.

Perfect focus.

couldn't disagree more, m. how could his daughters hate these pictures? few childhoods have been so artfully and beautifully captured.

I'm new to photography and am impressed with your photos. Have enjoyed reading your photoshop tips. Where is the flash positioned for this picture?

I love the focus you have been using in your lately portraits. And look at those eyes!!!!!!!!. Definitely this does justice to your baby.

Absolutely amazing.

Cool.. striking eyes captured in the best possible way.. and the background dissappearing out of focus... touching the heart.. :-)

great composition and the eyes do suck you in. however i am slightly distracted with the hotspot on her nose- perhaps a little dodging will work here.

Screaming at your photo and I feel like I'm such a failure at being a good photographer!!! I really like what you did with the sepia's-- the skin tones is perfect. What did you do for lighting? The eyes almost look supernatural.

Sorry to impose on you but since you are using blogamanica, wich plan did you use? Just to get an idea what your site look like. *Thanks*

Beautiful portrait - her eyes are amazing.

Great, as usual.

Nice eyes

Hi,

Eyes is so clear.
Beautiful world is expanding in her eyes, I think.

I think, I know what “m” meant by saying “The eyes are stunning, but I still think your daughter is going to hate you when she’s older.”

Right after the page loaded, those eyes reminded me one of your previous entry titled “somewhat impish” posted on June 19th.
Probably the curve adjustment on her eyes or the sharpening gave this feeling to the otherwise great picture.

I'm speechless! What a great picture again. You're my inspiration :)

really lovely work, dave. these girls are going to have the greatest photo albums when they grow up. what a fabulous legacy you're leaving for them.

Great photo both - aesthetically and more importantly documenting another moment in your daughters life.

I cannot possibly see how she would hate you for this especially seeing as you are going to be able to converse with her about her personality and how you feel this photo reflects this.

well done

The searing sharpness of your daughter's eyes and dark clouded sky make this a tremendous shot. I'd love to see how a photo such as this evolves from raw file to final image.

Stunning, stunning, stunning
S

Also - I think it may be worth pointing out that the use of flash here is superb. I avoid flash as much as possible because I like working in available light but it has to be said that this is a very very good balance between flash and ambient light.

This is an amazing, incredible portrait. I'm half considering using this picture as the wallpaper on my computer -- I bet that's a thought that would surely um... creep out... a parent. Nah, come to think of it, I think it's a pretty weird idea too, so I won't. But your daughter really is very photogenic and you have an eye for framing pictures like no one else. Keep up the good work!!

Thanks everyone, I was really pleased with this one too.

m: you might be right about 'somewhat impish', but I think she'll like this one.

Parker: no, that's fine by me. In fact, if I didn't post shots of our children that people thought suitable for desktop portraits I think I'd be less happy. That you consider this art (or sorts) is a good thing.

I love your work. Im not sure I can get as good a picture with my canon EOS 350D. I have only just started taking pictures. Your lighting is outstanding. Do you use photo shop much on your pictures? What is the curves tool?

Obviously, everyone has agreed this is an excellent photo. Well done!

I'd also be interested in learning about how you approached lighting on this. Anything different about how you approached lighting on this?

Thanks for sharing.

Your youngest daughter has beautiful eyes. What is her name?

This is really nice -- a little otherworldly though. The catchlights in the eyes are great (a veteran portrait photographer would definitely approve). Are they "natural" or "synthetic"?

The most beautiful child I have ever seen.You must be the happyest man in the world.Those eyes.
And this photo is fantastic.Gratulations

fantastic shot, i need that 580 flash for my 20D.. wonderful picture!

She is gorgeous!

A real classic. Well done!

I found your website from a link on the BCC - what a brilliant photograph of your daughter on that site as well. This picture is absoultely beautiful. Unfortunately I am useless at photography but I am in awe at yours!

I have 2 young sons and in these times it is so nice to see that people are still willing to share exceptional photographs of their children.

I wish I had your talents and was able to capture the beauty of my boys as well as you cpature your children.

Stunning!!

What strikes me about this pic is how amazingly sharp the lines are. It's like she has been superimposed on to the background. Excellent.

Are you sure you didn't adjust the overall light in the rest of the picture-- it has a unique quality to it.

An amazing capture. She has a mysterious understanding in her eyes as well as total trust in the person aiming a camera at her. As a father of two sons I think I'll get to work on a daughter. Thank you for sharing.

Wonderful photo, well done!

another nice from www.chromasia.com... :)

I can't add anything that hasn't been said...except wow.
An exceptional portrait.

do you put in photoshop?

She has really Beautiful eyes.........
I want a kid just like that:)
Great portrait by the way!

Really beautyful but... makes me anxious.

Perfect: your daughter, her eyes, B&W, speeedlite, ......

Linda foto. Parabéns !! (brazilian portuguese language)

gorgeous dave!

Wow. Lightening her eye's really increases their "power". She looks how I'd imagine an angel to look, both beautiful but also frighteningly intense.

A young Mona Kisa

One of my favourites
Very well done

I'm truely inspired by this work. And as many people have posted before, the eyes. WOW!! There is a ageless quality, almost as if there is an older person underneath. Eyes are the most beautiful part of a human, and this image does in no small way demonstrate this.

Wow.

wonderful shot, great composing

This photograph cuts me to the quick. What is she saying with her gaze? Is she asking us, "What are you doing to help make my future better?" or "See how beautiful the world can be?" or "So long, you bunch of jerks! Thanks for screwing things up for me! Go ahead and die, this is my world now!" or "Hi Mom, hi Dad, I love you."

i was browsing your blog.. just clicking, clicking, and clicking. and i stopped dead at this one. it's stunning.

Ths is abslute my most favourite portret I've seen.....ever...