Snow Day
Uploaded: February 04, 2011 03:38:51 | Entered: March 13, 2017 08:57:57
I took this just down the street on a sunny but very cold winter day. Though I took several shots of this boy playing on piles of snow while his dad shoveled.
Resubmitted for March 9, 2017
Category: People
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6250/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320,320, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Nikki McDonald
February 04, 2011
Mary Beth Aiello
Priceless, Nikki. I think we'll see this again.
12/5/2010 7:27:26 AM
Melissa Gurdus
This is a wonderful and very expressive portrait. I love the full frame composition and sharp detail!! Also, I looked at the "Snowball Effect," and that is also a fantastic portrait, Nikki!!
Melissa
12/5/2010 7:36:31 AM
Lynn M. Whitt
That is so cute, perfect portrait...
12/5/2010 8:13:28 AM
Carol Eade
Beautiful portrait, Nikki, hope to see this one get gold!
12/5/2010 8:20:53 AM
Karen Bacon
A fantastic portrait Nicki!Well done!
12/5/2010 8:39:25 AM
Jessica Jenney
Just adorable, Nikki! A beautiful capture and love those freckles!
12/5/2010 9:09:05 AM
Errick L. Cameron
Always a favorite!
12/5/2010 10:07:23 AM
Sharon C. Hinze
Loved last years, love this years! Just excellent.
Sharon
12/5/2010 10:27:31 AM
Rony Sagy
Fantastic portrait.Nikki. An yes, I agree it deserves gold. Look forward to seeing it again.
12/5/2010 10:47:25 AM
Anita N. Hogue
I can certainly see why you love them! Perfect exposure and details! Love his smile and freckles!
A wonderful portrait, Nikki!
12/5/2010 11:01:00 AM
Troy Gallagher
Fantastic portrait Nikki.
Troy
12/5/2010 11:45:18 AM
Claudia Kuhn
Very sweet winter portrait Nikki
12/5/2010 12:07:05 PM
Thomas E. Hinds
Beautiful portrait with amazing detail! Great capture, Nikki!
12/5/2010 5:19:49 PM
Rona L. Schwarz
I well-remember the Snowball Effect portrait, Nikki, and I like this one even better! The snow on his hat matches the twinkle in his eyes. A marvelous candid, close-up portrait! It really captures the innocence of youth and the joy of play!
12/5/2010 7:46:54 PM
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Nikki McDonald
February 04, 2011
Usman Bajwa
The previous one was my fave and this is even better. Sure hope it lands in the Golden territory, Nikki. Good luck!
UB.
12/6/2010 4:03:15 AM
Ken Smith
Awesome, Nikki...love the framing on this and the happy face!
12/6/2010 4:06:52 AM
Sabrina L. Ryan
Fantastic portrait, Nikki!!
12/6/2010 4:57:44 AM
Richard B. Hallick
Wonderful portrait. Should be a winner.
12/6/2010 6:00:53 AM
Carla Capra
Wonderful image.
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12/6/2010 7:12:04 AM
Jack Ryan
Excellent clarity...handsome subject...excellent portrait!
12/6/2010 8:06:59 AM
Mitch Spence
My all time favorite kid. Go get em, snowboy!
12/6/2010 9:52:37 AM
Dr Silly
Wonderful Portrait. :O)
12/6/2010 11:56:14 AM
William C. Raco
What a great face and smile
Wonderful photo, Nikki
12/6/2010 2:59:48 PM
Michele Peterson
LOVE this!! It is perfect!
12/6/2010 5:42:27 PM
Jean E. Hildebrant
Great portrait, Nikki! I really like his natural, joyful expression :)
1/6/2011 6:10:30 AM
Joy Rector
love this shot
2/2/2011 9:35:38 AM
Dr Silly
Still wonderful. :O)
2/2/2011 10:34:35 AM
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Carolyn M. Fletcher
February 04, 2011
Ken Smith
February 04, 2011
Dominick M. Dimacale
February 04, 2011
Dominick #9211893
Jeff Robinson
February 04, 2011
Marcie A. Fowler February 04, 2011
A simply fantastic portrait. #9211992
R. J. Laudenbacher
February 04, 2011
Courtenay Vanderbilt February 04, 2011
Oh, I love his expression, Nikki! I think it's a perfect example of someone loving life! #9212048Gord MacEachern February 04, 2011
Looks like a winner in my book Nikki, well done!! #9212055
Chris Budny
February 04, 2011
MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 04, 2011
Adorable NiK!!Best of luck this time around
Looks like a winner to me
Happy Friday! #9212271
Jane Holestine February 04, 2011
Great close-up portrait, Nikki. There is fun written all over his face. #9212385Datha Y. Thompson February 04, 2011
Adroable child and expression!! LOVE IT Nikki!!!!! Perfect!!! :) #9212460Karen E. Baumann February 04, 2011
Makes me smile!!! If we have to have more winter, then, let's all smile and think like a child... snow days! #9212602David Phalen February 04, 2011
A fabulous portrait of the joy of youth!! #9212904Rolando Rosito February 04, 2011
Beautiful portrait Nikki! love the smile! #9212958Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 04, 2011
It's an incredible portrait, Nikki! :-) k #9213392Susan M. Hembree February 05, 2011
Wonderful, Nikki! #9215691
Irene Colling
February 06, 2011
Lydia Williams
February 07, 2011
Sharon Sawyer February 12, 2011
Wonderful portrait of this beautiful child!!! Hope to see this one again, Nikki! #9237031Terry A. Stoa December 19, 2012
This is the first time I've seen this - and it's a wonderful portrait. So sharp and crisp - and his blue eyes really stand out.Composed with his head at a diagonal really does the trick, too.
This is as good or better as your Finalist Snowball Effect.
I hope you've provided the young boy's family with prints - they'd be priceless to them. #10470512
Nikki McDonald
December 19, 2012
Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2012
Best of luck this time around Nikki. What a keepsake for sure!!! #10470530
Usman M. Bajwa
December 19, 2012
UB. #10471513
Mitch Spence
December 26, 2012
Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524848Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524852Terry A. Stoa January 20, 2013
I love looking at this image again, Nikki. It's just a fine example of a portrait that's well done. #10524853
Amanda D. Austwick
March 31, 2017
Terry A. Stoa March 31, 2017
It's wonderful to see this one again, Nikki. His eyes, cute freckles, typical boyish teeth, and lovely smile make for an awesome portrait. #11577417Terry A. Stoa April 06, 2017
A March 2017 favorite of mine - I'll bet his parents loved (or would love) this photo. #11580536
Joanna Kovalcsik
April 26, 2017
Joanna Kovalcsik
April 29, 2017
Emile Abbott
April 30, 2017
Joanna Kovalcsik
May 01, 2017
Michele Peterson
May 01, 2017
Emile Abbott
May 01, 2017
Terry A. Stoa May 01, 2017
Congrats, Nikki. I've like this one for quite awhile! #11590517
Chris Budny
May 02, 2017
Usman M. Bajwa
May 02, 2017
Millie A. Talarico
May 03, 2017
Amanda D. Austwick
May 03, 2017
Susan Williams May 14, 2017
Congratulations your your Gold winner, Nikki. Beautiful portrait of cover photo quality! #11594443
Mariann Kovats
May 16, 2017
Lydia Williams
May 23, 2017
Lydia Williams
May 23, 2017
James Kooper May 27, 2017
Its really an awesome shot! #11600431Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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