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Published: 2005-08-11 15:49:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 84027; Favourites: 2791; Downloads: 5860
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A lot of umm'ing and ahh'ing between the colour version and this. I still like them both, the colour one might end up in scraps later...So this is Elli again, looking a bit more babyish here yes?
I must say I was quite shocked by some notes and comments to the earlier pictures about how children shouldn't be seen naked because it might encourage pedophiles etc. I can't quite comprehend how someone even entertained such thoughts looking at those pictures that were in no shape or form pornographic. I am not responsible for anyone's sick mind. To me, children are innocent and pure and there's nothing seedy about babies being naked whatsoever. Child pornography is a whole other issue and I felt quite pissed off about what was implied of my pictures.
And when it comes to these particular kids, yeah they are pretty innocent, their mum doesn't even allow TV in the house.
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that's a very beautiful shot. I really love the way she's not looking into the camera and her hair's all messy. Like an actual child and not over posed.
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haha.. i love the look on her face. adorable!
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this is beautiful i really like your photography
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Tank you for all your comments!
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This is just precious and beautiful in so many ways. Great job on capturing a child's true beauty. 
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I started drawling this. I hope its okay. I credited it to you.
[link]
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This image has been featured in my journal >> [link]
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this pic is amazing!!! has alot of character, the expression of the eyes, nose and mouth are just gorgeous!
it is very inspiring ... im drawing a pic of this at the moment, i would love to show you when im finished if thats ok?
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Would you mind if I draw this? I would like to draw it in colour, and submit it to a contest
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If it's a traditional drawing it's fine.
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It would be digital, But I'll just use it as a refrence. I don't do trace overs
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This is really beautiful. I know lots of photographers who say "kids are easy to capture" I disagree - they are constantly moving and changing expressions, and they can't always make or hold a pose. I really love this one. You are totally right, she does just look like the essence of innocence. Also the fair skin and blonde hair adds to that, as in our western culture we associate the light with good/innocent.
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Link <---drawing.
Didn't draw it so it'd look like the girl in the photograph, I wanted her to look more suprised.
Some of the details were lost through scanning >=[.
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Can I have your permission to draw this?
I just want to start drawing children and needed to find a lovely photograph as I don't know any kids under the age of 10.
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Not sure if I've replied to you already, but generally, if it's a traditional drawing, go ahead.
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You haven't replied yet so yeah : ].
Indeed it will be a traditional drawing.
I'll link you to it when it's done, which won't be for a while seeing I'm quite the busy.
But thankyou : ].
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What a perfect photograph.
Truly a brilliant example of child photography.
I love everything about it.
Excellent work!
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B&W doesn't always look better than colour but in this case the choice was perfect. Beautiful. Perfect innocence...if only we could go back.
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shee looks just like daughter a.jolie & b.pitt.
sorry for my english
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This is absolutely AMAZING!
I just discovered Cicely Mary Barker's fairy illustrations and absolutely fell in love with them. I then decided to look on dev for some children's pictures for inspiration...
This is VERY inspirational to say the LEAST. I hope I do this picture justice when I draw her as a little fairy... Hope you don't mind!
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I did a sketch of this during some down time at work. Its in my deviations if you want to check it out. I just loved the original so much!
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