Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
by parrothead

Comment by parrothead:
It had been a while since I have entered a contest. I was finally getting the itch again. This site has really taught me so much. I entered this portrait, because it was what I had from the weekend that I REALLY liked. I knew in the mind of alot of viewers it wouldnt be considered as "environmental" but I though that a few would get it? I am not dissapointed in the score, or the comments. I love the shot! I am happy. I actually did think that the environment fit pretty well in the shot? Those "Spring Flowers" as we call them.....are a huge part of an environment in the spring in Kentucky. But I didnt think worldwide.....I thought local? I still thank you for all your comments, and I learned something. The pic needs to be universal. That makes sense. Congrats to the winners! They were wonderful!
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Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
by parrothead

Comment by dafletchr:
I don't know if this would be considered environmental, but it's a beautiful, clear and wonderfully processed portrait.

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
by parrothead

Comment by ytshuva:
cool innocent look

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by dkdk2:
What a wonderful catch.

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by bvy:
Not much environment outside of the title, but a beautiful portrrait anyway.

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
by parrothead

Comment by TeamZissou:
Very nice portrait, but we can't see any of her environment, which is crucial to this challenge.

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by debitipton:
while this is a stunning portrait -- it doesn't show the lovely young ladies environment. I adore her freckles!

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by emfritz:
Beautiful girl and picture! I love her freckles! :)

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by pcataldo:
Wow...your model is adorable and expressive...I love the tone (color) and framing

Kentucky Angel. "Gracie in the spring."
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Comment by h2:
not bad as a kids portrait, but where is the environment?