"happy birthday, little mouse !"

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

emilia is 26 months old today. i post a picture of her every month on the 28th, her "birthday". happy birthday, little mouse !

here she is negotiating a jungle gym under the guidance of her mum. she is quite nimble and courageous for her age and wants to try out everything for herself. swings and see-saws, ladders and climbing frames are her delight ...

happy thannksgiving to all my american friends !!!!

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Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

What a lovely portrait this makes - a Happy Day to the little one !

28 Nov 2013 5:53am

@Ronnie 2¢: thanks, ronnie and lilly ;-)

Diana from San Francisco, United States

What a curiosity little girl her eyes were showing that and you got that essential.

28 Nov 2013 5:56am

Focales from Entre Bretagne et montagnes, France

J'aime ce petit sourire timide et l'expression de ses yeux

28 Nov 2013 6:30am

Javier from Castro-Urdiales, Spain

Preciosa toma, me encanta la mirada de curiosidad que tiene. ;)

28 Nov 2013 6:38am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

She is just beautiful Franz, and so very precious

28 Nov 2013 6:59am

Sof from Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Adorable

28 Nov 2013 7:00am

jean pierre from paris, France

adorable et jolie la "petite souris" !!! bon anniversaire!! amitiés

28 Nov 2013 8:30am

@jean pierre: merci, jean pierre !

omid from mashhad, Iran

:) very nice!
so beautiful composition, colors & lights!
so cute!
L O V E L Y !!!!!

28 Nov 2013 8:38am

omid from mashhad, Iran

happy birthday, Emilia! :)

28 Nov 2013 8:38am

@omid: merci, omid ;-)

Moridi from Tehran, Iran

Happy birthday.

28 Nov 2013 8:56am

@Moridi: merci, moridi ;-)

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Beautiful progression - I always look forward to these celebration shots of yours.

28 Nov 2013 9:20am

@Stephen: thanks for your continuing interest, stephen ! i am touched ... ;-)

سيد حسن كاوشي from اروميه, Iran

چه نکاه معصومانه و زیبائی

28 Nov 2013 9:37am

J.R. from Urasoe City, Japan

Just as sweet as she can be:)

28 Nov 2013 10:03am

Martine Libouton from Genappe, Belgium

Une belle photo!! elle est super belle!!!

28 Nov 2013 11:21am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

So lovely ! Happy birthday !

28 Nov 2013 11:39am

@Hiro: thanks, hiro ;-)

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

So grown up now - wonderful memories

28 Nov 2013 12:14pm

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

That she is cute your Emilia! Adorable portrait

28 Nov 2013 1:02pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Superbe portrait charmant enfant quelle vue et iamge fantastique.
amitié

28 Nov 2013 1:25pm

Frances from Massachusetts, United States

Brilliant portrait! You captured a wonderful expression on Emilia's face, it is almost as if she is saying, "I see something that I like over there". Big brown eyes and a beautiful face nicely done.

28 Nov 2013 1:36pm

@Frances: oh yes, she always sees something of interest ... ;-)

Arnd from Basel, Switzerland

She looks happy and confident. Love this natural portrait!

28 Nov 2013 1:36pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Happy Birthday Emilia! You are growing up so fast! A very cute shot Franz! ;-)

28 Nov 2013 1:48pm

@Eric Cousineau: thanks, eirc ... you know all about it ;-))

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

So cute . A very beautiful portrait !

28 Nov 2013 1:49pm

Jacques Brassard from Quebec, Canada

I like very good portrait...

28 Nov 2013 2:21pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

So lovely, nice portrait, Happy birthday !...:-)

28 Nov 2013 3:12pm

mahdi from rostamkola, Iran

very beautiful.
happy birthday, Emilia.

28 Nov 2013 3:25pm

@mahdi: merci, mahdi ;-)

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

pretty in pink,very cute.

28 Nov 2013 3:29pm

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

How ADORABLE her inquisitive expression is!
These next three years will show sooooo many changes in her young life!

28 Nov 2013 3:37pm

@Judy aka L@dybug: oh yes, and not all for the good, i'm afraid ... so we're enjoying every moment while she's still "uncomplicated" ... ;-)

Laur from Clermont-Ferrand, France

Adorable et bon anniversaire à cette petite souris !

28 Nov 2013 3:42pm

@Laur: merci, laur ;-)

Don from Spokane, United States

A fine shot of this beautiful youngster. A great picture for your collection.

28 Nov 2013 3:43pm

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

She is a little charmer!

28 Nov 2013 3:47pm

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

an absolutely beautiful intimate portrait. The soft light and tones are lovely

28 Nov 2013 3:55pm

@grouser: thanks, and cheers ;-))

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Elle est toute belle avec son bonnet!!! Bon anniversaire Emilia.

28 Nov 2013 4:55pm

Reinald Van De Walle from Vigo, Spain

An excellent child portrait. She has a negotiating face!!
Felicidades.

28 Nov 2013 5:11pm

@Reinald Van De Walle: gracias, reinald ;-)

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

She is just too cute! This is an adorable portrait! Happy Birthday!

28 Nov 2013 6:06pm

@Elaine Hancock: thanks, elaine ;-)

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

A wonderfully cute face. Happy birthday!

28 Nov 2013 6:17pm

@Francisco Romero: gracias, francisco ;-)

Tomek from Poznań, Poland

Superb capture. Lovely portrait.:-)

28 Nov 2013 6:20pm

Frankiess from Český Těšín, Czech Republic

Franz great shot! You can and you must be very proud of your granddaughter!!!

28 Nov 2013 6:29pm

@Frankiess: thanks, frankiess ... i am ;-)

Anita from Bretagne, France

Trop mignon

28 Nov 2013 6:40pm

@Anita: merci pour ta visite ... ;-)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

great photo! warms my heart!!

28 Nov 2013 6:50pm

klausZ from Kufstein, Austria

bei diesem süssen anblick wär es gar nicht fair das foto selbst zu beurteilen! einfach nur goldig!!! ;-)

28 Nov 2013 7:50pm

@klausZ: danke, klaus! goldig ist das richtige wort ... ;-)

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Beyond gorgeous!

28 Nov 2013 9:48pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

She is growing older and more adorable!!!

28 Nov 2013 10:06pm

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Adorable ! I love how your share this little cutie with us, franz.

28 Nov 2013 11:09pm

@Rick: thanks for your continuing interest, sir ;-)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

She is not only cute, but also fashionable! The colours suit her so well!!!

29 Nov 2013 8:32am

@Japanalia: must run in the family ... ;-)))

Yves from Isserpent, France

Un magnifique portrait, plein de tendresse.

29 Nov 2013 11:02am

@Yves: merci, yves ;-)

AMH from Buenos Aires, Argentina

sumamente adorable y hermosa . mu pequeña amiga cada dia es mas linda . un beso muy grande para ella . Alejandra

29 Nov 2013 3:25pm

@AMH: muchas gracias, alejandra ... sos muy amable ... ;-)

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A sweet, sweet portrait!

30 Nov 2013 3:41am

Hilde V. Morin from Portland, Oregon, United States

Very sweet. BTW, I love the name Emilia!! strong and feminine :)

30 Nov 2013 6:11pm

@Hilde V. Morin: i love the name, too ... my dad's name was emil, so it sort of runs in the family ... ;-)

Abena from Illinois, United States

She is getting older and very adorable too!

1 Dec 2013 1:26am

Jim Wilson from Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Family photos are just the best. What a cutie! Great work.

1 Dec 2013 3:00pm

Marilla from Turku, Finland

Her nature shows on her face... Lovely picture!

1 Dec 2013 4:15pm

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

her character is really starting to shine through...nicely done Franz.

1 Dec 2013 5:31pm

Mariana Maoduš from Waterloo, Canada

once again :) how sweet :)

2 Dec 2013 11:56am

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