Waiting for Santa!

[ChowChi-Ching]

This was a spur of the moment shot..... she is 17 months old and was waiting patiently for Santa to come..........

[ChowChi-Ching]

I also did this one with a softened effect.......

[jetrim]

Nice catch, this one I like a lot! I think I prefer the second softer version because it has a more timeless, almost dreamy quality about it. :thumbsup:

[susaan]

Classic capture,like the sepis.

[Ron Kruger]

Really cute.

[Lori11]

What a great shot and sweet christmas card to say nothing of a framed shot! I like the second one best.

[GB1]

Great shot! I like the original a little better. Would also look good with reds and greens.

Post this one in a photo contest... It stands a good chance.

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[Greg McCary]

I like it, but I think it would work better in color.

[tsanchez012]

I really like the second one - nice shot!

[ChowChi-Ching]

Thanks everyone!! I appreciate all comments. She got to go see Santa today.... I think she preferred him in the chimney!! LOL
Thanks again!

[Frog]

Great spur of the moment shot!
I prefer the first but its all a matter of taste.
Would you consider posting the color version for us to look at?

[Nats]

Thats a nice shot!
I to would like to see the color version.
I cant help but think it would look better.
Esp. if it had alot of warm colors in it.

How did you remove the color? Did you use PS to de-saturate or what?

[AgingEyes]

One of your best, Katz !

[JETA]

The first one gets my vote. The 2nd one is a little too soft for me.

What a capture!

[ChowChi-Ching]

I think I am going to find a inbetween on the softening effect....

Here is the color version, I think I would like it better if she had different clothes on....lol

[Nats]

Your right, the pink kills it!

Why is it so green?

[ChowChi-Ching]

crappy lighting. I didn't have my settings set for there, it was not a planned shot. I only had one light on in the house and it is a dim halogen light - I just didn't fix it in photoshop.

[bindows]

I really like the first one also. Or maybe if the second wasn't so softened? It goes to show that even with non-optimal lighting, you can still produce a great photo.

[ChowChi-Ching]

Thanks! I ended up making it into a christmas card and it was a big hit. It was one I was DEFINITELY glad I caught.

[Frog]

I'd prefer the color one if it wasn't for those pink 'jammys.
Its a great catch and I doubt it could be improved much by hours of set up of lights and paraphanelia.

[ChowChi-Ching]

Thanks! Yeah, what can I say she is a girly girl and is always in pink.....lol

I appreciate everyones comments!