Silence

I loved the IDEA of this image, but had a hard time getting there.

My almost 7-year-old thrilled me when she asked for a Rapunzel dress-up at the Disney store. It seems like she is growing up so fast, so I HAD to take a photo to remember the moment. She was sitting quietly by a little stream in the shopping center (after having played at the splash pad, which explains the crazy hair), but the light was SO harsh. I did the best I could with the light, then did the best I coud with the processing. I don't mind it.

This is my entry for "Silence" in the June Word Challenge.

[Lisa]

Beautiful shot! It has a ethereal. magical feel about it. Fav from me :)

[Caryn]

@mummarazzii Wow! Thank you...that really means alot because your portraits are all so beautiful.

[beetle365]

Has a magical feel to it - lovely soft shadows across her face.

[Binny]

Oh beautiful, the toning is absolutely perfect!

[Betsie's Pinto Pony]

Timeless and beautiful!

[Colleen G.]

The coloring and image are "spot-on" Well taken

[Karuna Markham]

gorgeous!

[Cheryll]

It DOES have a magical, ethereal feel to it. LOVE it.

[tsquaret2]

So serene.

[French Speaking Redneck]

Love this, Fav

[Pien]

This is so lovely (:

[Lisa]

This is beautiful caryn! so soft and i love the colour tones.

[marlboromaam]

I think this is such a beautiful capture and your processing is just excellent, too! Looks like a perfect theme shot to me!

[Danielle]

so pretty

[Stephanie Nieland]

Gorgeous, I actually like the light! Beautiful girl you have there :)

[Caren]

Absolutely gorgeous! Fav

[R L Anderson]

Looking for this to be on the popular page, so incredibly beautiful, I love the processing.

[tammy]

very nice shot, timeless

[Jennifer]

It's a beautiful portrait Caryn! What a great memory! I can't believe how fast they grow up! It's a keeper!

[Sandra]

Wow!!!! This picture is magic, i feel something irreal when i look . It's really really nice you did a great job Caryn!

[Wendy Bowden]

So beautiful, lovely tones & capture of the light

[Robyn]

Wow lighting. Just gorgeous. A beautiful portrait. Fav!

[Sheila]

Great light. Beautiful portrait - FAV!

[Stacey]

I actually like the light, it is what drew me to look at if from the thumb nail. It still looks very golden and her skin looks like porcelain.

[Devon]

I love the tones! Beautiful! And such a pretty girl!!

[samantha]

So pretty i really like the tones =)

[Elizabeth Youngs]

Beautiful!

[Kerri]

Beautiful young lady! Love the tones and composition

[Karl]

Great shot - perfect lighting.

[beachradish]

It's beautiful! She looks so deep in thought. I'd bet you will both love this photo over time as well

[☠northy]

this is absolutely wonderful!

[Maggiemae]

I'm glad everyone likes this - I did when I first saw it and it fits the 'silence' so beautifully

[Ulpi]

Gorgeous picture!

[Sandie Reardon]

Oh my! You've captured this "silence" perfectly. What a beautiful photo and a fav for me. She looks like she is seriously contemplating something.

[ladyjane]

I love her expression. You've done a wonderful job with the processing - the light doesn't look harsh at all, it looks soft and golden.

[Sunil Chummar]

FANTASTIC SHOT AND COLOR TONE,This is really beautiful,according to the mood, this is the perfect angle. The tone work is brilliant.Well done Caryn.

[Gita]

Nice expressions & processing!

[Arthur Loosley]

Such a lovely expression; nice pose!

[Ellen Young]

Love It! Fantastic Processing! She is beautiful and you have captured her inocence so will....This is an excellent memory!

[Livia]

You've processed your shot beautifully, because the light looks wonderful on her! Very pretty tones!

[Sheri]

Beautiful processing! She is adorable!

[leigh h]

it's just beautiful

[Juanita]

Beautiful shot and beautiful little girl! Love the processing.

[Warren]

Wow, this was taken in a mall setting? This is an extraordinary photo, well done.

[Beau]

Wow..such a beautiful, stunning photo. Thats definitely a perfect moment to cherish.

[Julie]

I think it's beautiful.

[karenann]

The color tones and the lighting and shadow are just beautiful. Gorgeous portrait photo .... what kind of lens is this? A macro (micro?) It's a FAV.

[Caryn]

@karenann This is a 35mm f/1.8 prime lens. It's cheap ($199), and a great lens for every bag.

[Jessie's Studio]

This is beautiful! love the way you control the light :)

[jmarb]

Beautiful!