happy birthday, little mouse

Posted by
Franz (Baden, Austria) on 28 February 2013 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

my granddaughter emilia is 17 months old today.
i post a picture of her every month on her "birthday", the 28th!

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Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

Every month ? Oh, what a sweet idea ! Happy 28th !

28 Feb 2013 6:46am

@Ronnie 2¢: thanks! i'll forward the wishes ... ;-)

Tomek from PoznaƄ, Poland

She grows very quickly. Lovely portrait.

28 Feb 2013 7:10am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

She gets cuter by the month

28 Feb 2013 7:46am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Happy 17th month Emilia, she is beautiful. I think being a granddad is the best role in the world

28 Feb 2013 7:51am

@Doug: thanks! i agree completely, and i'll forward the wishes ... ;-)

CF09 from Tehran, Iran

+ You said “I love you forever”, You lied?
- I didn’t lie. I was wrong.
:]

28 Feb 2013 8:23am

Marilla from Turku, Finland

Happy birthday from 'aunt Mari' too! :)

28 Feb 2013 8:27am

@Marilla: thanks, aunt mari! i'll forward the wishes ... ;-)

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

I was going to say time goes so fast, doesn't seem long since her last Birthday :)

28 Feb 2013 8:48am

@Ainsley: the whole 17 months seem like a flash ... ;-)

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Aw! Gorgeous!

28 Feb 2013 8:58am

Phil Morris from Saskatoon, Toronto, Canada

Great idea of a monthly series, nice to see her again, looking forward to you keeping
this up !~

28 Feb 2013 10:20am

Mariana Maoduš from Waterloo, Canada

Another happy birthday :)
Sweet portrait !

28 Feb 2013 11:13am

@Mariana Maoduš: thanks! i'll forward the wishes ... ;-)

Focales from Rhône-Alpes, France

Lovely baby

28 Feb 2013 11:24am

Doug Hickok from Charleston, South Carolina, United States

She is adorable! Happy Birhtday!

28 Feb 2013 11:25am

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

Ha ha - love those big, beautiful eyes. Great image of her, Franz!

28 Feb 2013 11:52am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Wonderful images of growing up to share in the future!

28 Feb 2013 12:52pm

Marie-Line from Lille, France

She is a lovely little girl!

28 Feb 2013 12:56pm

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

A real cutie :-)

28 Feb 2013 1:31pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Cute portrait. A kiss from her from France. :-)

28 Feb 2013 2:12pm

@Evelyne Dubos: thanks! i'll forward the kiss ... ;-)

helys from Paris, France

So cuty!
Great eyes

28 Feb 2013 2:31pm

Nicole from Aix en Provence, France

love the way she looks the camera !

28 Feb 2013 2:38pm

Mandar from Kudal, India

Cute....

28 Feb 2013 2:51pm

Slackwater - Don from Spokane, United States

A fine way to acknowledge her birthday with a nice portrait. I like the expression. Fine BW work.

28 Feb 2013 3:56pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

So cute and lovely, happy birthday...:-)

28 Feb 2013 4:09pm

@Lena: thanks, lena! i'll forward the wishes ... ;-)

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Happy Birthday Emilia! You are a lucky girl to get a birthday celebration every month!....When you get to month 24, be sure to tell grampa and Grandma to give you extra money and treats!!! :-) Great shot Franz...what a cutie!! We both love this :-)

28 Feb 2013 4:15pm

@Denny Jump Photo: thanks, denny and barbara! these monthly "celebrations" are per internet photo only, but i'm sure i won't forget her "real" birthday. though i doubt it will be money she gets ... ;-)

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Beautiful girl ... reminds me of my granddaughter ... only she is 8 years ... Time goes so fast ... Congratulations! Best regards, Adela

28 Feb 2013 4:17pm

@Adela Fonts: oh yes, time flies ... thanks for the wishes! i will forward them ... ;-)

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Gutes S/W

28 Feb 2013 4:33pm

@Heinz: vielen dank! ich werd's weiter leiten! ;-)

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Getting cuter every day!

28 Feb 2013 4:49pm

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Bon anniversaire Emilia!!! Magnifique portrait. Bonne soirée Franz.

28 Feb 2013 4:55pm

@Tede: merci, tede ;-)

Rick from Toronto, Canada

I must say that one of the huge benefits of being your Aminus friend and a follower of your fine imagery, is that I get to see this little darling growing up! Thanks for sharing her the way you do, proud grandpa franz!

28 Feb 2013 5:05pm

@Rick: thanks, good sir! you'll see, there's no escaping her ... ;-)

jean pierre from paris, France

magnifique portrait de ce chérubin!!! amitié

28 Feb 2013 5:11pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

A cute little girl !!

28 Feb 2013 5:17pm

tataray from france, France

Magnifique beauté... Adorable.)

28 Feb 2013 5:51pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Pareillement bon anniversaire comme c'est chou et charmant quel portrait merveilleux, bravo.
amitié

28 Feb 2013 6:10pm

@Nicou: merci, nicou! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

Very good capture. Lovely in B&W! Congratulations.

28 Feb 2013 6:11pm

@Francisco Romero: gracias, francisco! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Kate from EXETER, United Kingdom

A perfect reason for celebration, Happy 28th Little Mouse x

28 Feb 2013 7:05pm

@Kate: thanks, kate! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

She is definitely growing up quickly Franz! Happy Birthday Emilia! ;-)

28 Feb 2013 7:06pm

@Eric Cousineau: thanks, eric! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Still precious and delightful!

28 Feb 2013 8:34pm

shervin from Amol, Iran

What a delightful laugh.

28 Feb 2013 8:58pm

destani from mashhad, Iran

She is a lovely little girl!, happy birthday...:-)

28 Feb 2013 9:01pm

@destani: thanks, destani! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Anina Botes from Auckland, New Zealand

She is gorgeous! A beautiful portrait. 'Happy Birthday' to her :)

28 Feb 2013 9:12pm

@Anina Botes: thanks, anina! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Patrick M. from Lille, France

excllent portrait of your child !happy birthday

28 Feb 2013 9:31pm

@Patrick M.: merci, patrick! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

A really great shot, super smile

28 Feb 2013 10:20pm

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

Excellent picture of a REAL kid, not prettied up and posed.

28 Feb 2013 10:42pm

@Harry: thanks, harry! yes, even with stains on her shirt ... ;-)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

a charmer!!

28 Feb 2013 11:11pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A sweetheart for sure!

28 Feb 2013 11:17pm

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

Another beautiful shot of Emilia. Hard to believe she's 17 mos. old already. Time certainly flies w/our grandchildren. Our eldest will be 26 in June. What??? How did we get so old? ;D

1 Mar 2013 12:10am

@Judy aka L@dybug: thanks, judy! i sometimes wonder about the very same thing ... ;-)

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Absolutely adorable! A very happy 17 months!

1 Mar 2013 12:26am

@Elaine Hancock: thanks, elaine! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Abena from Illinois, United States

That is super cute ! And a very happy birthday to her :) That reminds me...of a family friend who's son has a "birthday" every other month .. kids are way too sweet. Lovely image !

1 Mar 2013 3:39am

@Abena: thanks, abena! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-) but why has your friend's son his birthday only ever other month ?!?

Photographs by M.E. from San Francisco, United States

Happy birthday adorable, lovable you!!!!

1 Mar 2013 3:59am

@Photographs by M.E.: thanks, maria! i'll forward your wishes ... ;-)

Javier from Castro-Urdiales, Spain

Fantástico retrato, tiene unos ojos encantadores.

1 Mar 2013 6:18am

@Javier: gracias, javier ... she is my "shining star", and i could get lost in those eyes ... ;-)

Yasmin from Vancouver, Canada

beautiful eyes

1 Mar 2013 7:01am

@Yasmin: ;-)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

The "little mouse" is slowly turning into a little charming lady!

1 Mar 2013 1:14pm

@Japanalia: ... and a thief of hearts, too !!! ;-)

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

She is an angel

1 Mar 2013 1:16pm

@Jules: ... and a thief of hearts, as you might imagine ! ;-)

Abena from Illinois, United States

Just to keep him happy :) I think children love being able to take a cake to school and have friends sing for them etc...it's a unique thing though !

1 Mar 2013 3:42pm

@Abena: i bet it is, and it's definitely better than celebrating just once a year ... ;-)

Baldwin Vandewalle from Bejuma, Venezuela

Fabulous portrait ... excellent in b/w !!! Happy "Birthday" to her ...

1 Mar 2013 4:14pm

@Baldwin Vandewalle: danke, baldwin! ich werde deine wünsche weiter leiten ... ;-)

Maria from California, United States

seems that just yesterday she was a tiny baby, now she is a "big" girl!
Happy Birthday Emilia!

10 Mar 2013 10:07pm

@Maria: true, she's getting more and more "grown up" ... and sweeter, too ... ;-)

PENTAX K-x
1/30 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
72 mm (35mm equiv.)

emilia
17-months
february-2013