Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A brilliant photo of your beautiful & much beloved granddaughter Emily giving you an eye as she sees herself in your lens Beautiful composition, framing & soft blurred background, taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018

Thanks very much Susan, on my profile page I have left msg to say I am not renewing but have given contact details for anyone wishing to stay in touch - thanks for all the support over the time I have been on FAR Cheers Mary

Comment from supergold
a very nice natural portrait of this young beauty Mary; have still to wait about 4-5 months before she could walk;
excellent capture despite the strong backlight;

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017

Thanks Fred and hope 2018 is a happy and healthy year for you and your loved ones ☺ Mary

Comment from Malmax
Oh she is beautiful and what a lovely capture of her. Wonderful expression, you must be so proud. SHe is a gorgeous little girl. Lovely red dress for her first Christmas.
Thank you,for sharing this lovely post.
Malmax

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks Marsha must admit iam very predjjudiced when it comes to Emily but what Nanna isn't, happy new year to you and your loved ones ☺ Mary

reply by Malmax on 30-Dec-2017

Happy New Year to you too Mary.
I'd be the same way!

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice pose and a good shot with excellent colors. I made a reflector by crinkling up aluminum foil and then flattening it and taping it to a piece of cardboard. I carry it in my bag at all times and use it with flowers, etc. It would be quite handy here to reflect a little more light onto her face.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks Mike love your suggestion, will definitely give that a try ☺ Mary

Comment from Jo Calderbank
A beautiful and natural capture of your lovely granddaughter, she is standing out well against the back ground in her red dress, I like her expression as she turns to see if she has been caught! Lol. A treasured memory to keep.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks so much Jo, really appreciate your positive feedback. ;) Mary

Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Nice photo of your granddaughter. This is great photo of your granddaughter for the holidays. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks so much Pamela :)

Comment from nikman
Yes, she certainly is beautiful! Your fine composition nicely captures a natural action and pose of a young child. Exposure and sharpness are good!
Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks Nikman, appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from dalebraatz
shes giving you that look, the one that melts your heart. a very pleasing portrait of this little one, has great detail and good light. a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017

Thanks Dale, always appreciate hearing from you :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Children make wonderful subjects for photography. They can be so uninhibited and annoying at the same time. This pretty granddaughter of yours seems to be enjoying all the attention she is getting. I love the expression on her face. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017

Thanks so much yes Emily is the boss in the house her older brothers adore her ☺

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary, and she is wearing her Xmas best. How nice that you caught her staring right into my soul!

The background is well boked and the composition coming at eye level gives us a strong pull into her "busy" world.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017

Thanks Olga she is a joy first girl after 4 grandsons and she rules the roost ☺ happy new year to you and your loved ones