Canadian Girl

For Get Pushed, Jackie asked me "... to recreate an iconic photograph of a woman". The first image to come to my mind is that of Steve McCurry's haunting "Afghan Girl" http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/wallpaper/photography/photos/milestones-photography/afghan-girl-portrait/
I originally thought of using a scarf so as to closely replicate his iconic image, but then thought it would better to take my own spin with similar colours and (sort of) similar pose. Directing a four-year old is not easy!

[Simply Amanda]

Oh those eyes!!!!

[Kristin]

@jackies365 ~ Critique welcome. There is a big part of me in this pic (being my daughter!) I thought of trying to be the subject, but don't have the eyes or youth to even come close to pulling it off...

[CK]

Beautiful take on iconic shot. Love her eyes, they are stunning!

[KWind]

Pretty! Those colours look great on her!

[jackie edwards]

I love it! The geographic spin on it is awesome! Your daughter's eyes are beautifully haunting like the original! BTW have you seen the original girl in the grown up photo? You certainly could pull off a slightly older version! Fav!

[jackie edwards]

I was hoping you would shoot for maybe a young Jackie Kennedy re-do with you as the model : )

[Andy]

This is a super image and definitely has the feel of the Steve McCurry shot.

[Megan]

Awesome! I love it. Very well done.

[Harry J Benson]

instant fav - you captured the iconic look with this great portrait

[Bill Fenske]

fantastic for the challenge

[Sarah]

Love the colors, and what beautiful eyes!

[Leana Niemand]

A fantastic shot, great colors as well

[Kathy]

Her face shines in the vivid background. Lovely.

[Lesley Chisholm]

This is excellent and I can see the similarities you were going for. Her eyes really stand out and the colours match nicely.

[Deborah Seibly]

You really captured the eyes like the original.