Hi curtis, as I said... i sent all family, friends and strangers over here to vote for you. Its a great picture and deserves to be at the top.

Fantastic Shot! I will have to attemp it as well -

Well, I gotta say, I'm pleasantly surprised at the results. When I went to bed last night, this photo was over 100 votes away from even being in the top 5. I never expected it to make it up to the top 5, much less the second spot. Thank you all for your votes and support.

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Congrats on getting into the top 5!

Thanks so much for putting the lighting info in. What a great idea! I may have to steal that one at my studio! I have to agree about the voting system, this is one of the absolute best in this category - You rock, baby!

Congrats on making the top 5, it is nice to see some great work up there. WTG

This is a beautiful portrait...I am glad you have made it to the top.

Just wanted to say I am so very proud of you for making up to the top! You may not have won, but I am sure it was a close call! This is one of my favorite pictures! I really wish you would enter more! You're a Great photographer Curtis!

I was wondering which one between yours and the sunset photo, would end up the winner. Both are fantastic images that convey childhood at it's best and most simple moments. This could have easily come in as the winner as well, I'm sure.