First Taste Of Rain
This was my 3 year old daughters first time playing in the rain. It was so amazing to watch her delight . I think we can all relate to tilting our faces up toward the heavens, trying to catch the rain as it falls on our cheeks.
FOR PAY IT FORWARD:
“Nominated by- Danae Leach”
“what she wrote“
“This is one of my most faves. I love children so much and their innocence, pure happiness and complete faith in all things good and magical. I remember when I used to be little and I loved being out in the summer rains”

jenfinger77, about 1 year ago
How did you get this picture of my soul? :)
Heather Meadows, about 1 year ago
great shot – love the dark edge it has
Jessica Tremp, about 1 year ago
just gorgeous, i really really looove this shot
Michael Douglass, about 1 year ago
Terrific work.
Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago
I love this, wonderful…...........
xkc
Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago
Nancz, I have just noticed that you have just arrived at the bubble land, welcome and if this is the first of your images I can’t wait for the next lot. Keep em coming you are very inspiring.xkc
Jared Revell, about 1 year ago
Amazing capture Nancz. I agree with Karen, looking forward to more of your work!
Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago
fantastic – great shot.
Stephanie Runge, about 1 year ago
Thanks for your comment.
This has excellent depth of field. Just beautiful!
Mugsy, about 1 year ago
What a joyous image!
Vansk, about 1 year ago
o wow! that’s gorgeous!
Madison Ellis, about 1 year ago
I love this picture…the colours the back ground…Very nice!!!
Damian, about 1 year ago
Wonderful image nancz! Cute but moody, cool!
Mike Rees, about 1 year ago
beautiful shot! emotional :)
Adrienne Borders, about 1 year ago
That’s so beautiful. (i apologize for not having a more original comment, but it really is simply beautiful.)
Adrienne Borders, about 1 year ago
That’s so beautiful. (i apologize for not having a more original comment, but it really is simply beautiful.)
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Thank you all for your wonderful comments…very much appreciated !
Sarah Moore, about 1 year ago
Totally beautiful shot – kids have a way of simplyfying life dont’ they?!
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
This is gorgeous – so natural and beautifully framed!
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
This is sheer beauty personified. Just an awesome shot… Love your treatment and message here. From the highlights and wonderful tonal treatment to the use of perfect depth of field this image just sings! Great, great work!!!
Randi Wagner, about 1 year ago
perfect, just perfect!
StacyLee, about 1 year ago
So natural, so pure, so beautiful. Wonderful work!
ChrissyB, about 1 year ago
This is wonderful!!!!!
EOS20
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about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot!!
Heather McSpadden, about 1 year ago
I LOVE it! it’s looks like it should be in an art gallery.
EMIJIZ, about 1 year ago
heaven!
Jonathan van Beek, about 1 year ago
Great shot!!! Love it! great post process work too
berndt2, about 1 year ago
Fantastic!
alexa70, about 1 year ago
stunning work ! Beautiful !!
Steph Tout, about 1 year ago
So beautiful…makes my heart leap!
claire jones, about 1 year ago
awesome shot, wish i could do stuff like this. wicked.
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
this is one of the best kid photos i have seen – so beautiful!
marieancolie, about 1 year ago
awesome photo ! One of the best I have ever seen too !!!!!!!!
rippedangelwings, about 1 year ago
Simply amazing! I find the vigneting a little strong though!
Louise Cooke, about 1 year ago
fantastic! love the moment and the subtle colours.
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Really….can’t thank you all enough for you comments on this!!!!!
Lisa Roberts, about 1 year ago
Another stunner Nancy .
Lisa x
Tamarama72, about 1 year ago
I still do that now if im standing in the rain !! great shot !
David Librach ...
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about 1 year ago
Such a powerful image. Simply wonderful.
Nancy, about 1 year ago
I love this one!! So precious and the colors are rich and moving. Love it!!
Marianna Patra..., about 1 year ago
Just beatiful
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Much thanks to you all;)
mannnic, about 1 year ago
amazing
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
this is a beauty…what a moment!
best,
Benjamin
Alex Marks, about 1 year ago
beautiful shot !!!
Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago
eXQUISITE LIGHT AND COLORS, BEAUTIFUL WORK
micmac, about 1 year ago
award winning picture
Jaimi Sands, about 1 year ago
this is magical, what sort of camera do you use? Do you edit your photographs a lot?
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Thank you all again!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t say enough how much it is appreciated!!!!!
Jimbolaya: Thank you. I use a Canon Rebel XTi and I edit almost EVERYTHING. I can’t seem to ever leave anything alone and I am rather addicted to that whole process. I use Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom.
ed wong, about 1 year ago
timeless artwork. this is a great shot
Douzy, about 1 year ago
My new favorite photo of all times!!! Can’t wait to have a daughter too ;)) My cat is somewhat less cooperative!.......
cheerishables, about 1 year ago
This is so inspirational and beautiful. really touches you at the emotional level. Brilliant capture!
Pepper, about 1 year ago
Perfect in style, contrast and composition. i love the fade to black look brings your eyes to your subject. Wonderful light. Beautiful subdued colors. Terrific.
NervousNellie, about 1 year ago
Great shot, yet again!
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Thank you all again!!!! I am try overwhelmed by all the attention and comments this photograph generated!!! It’s a very dear photo for me and there is nothing like knowing that others are touched by it as well
andrew cowell, about 1 year ago
This is extraordinary – could be a magazine cover – just awesome Nancy :-)
Jelynn, about 1 year ago
i love this shot!
Carlo Cesar Ro..., about 1 year ago
A very nice portrait!
Matthew Bonnin..., about 1 year ago
This is magnificent. Perfect treatment and subject.
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Thank you Jack57!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Carlo & Matthew!!!!!
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
Keep coming back to this image Nancy – I just love the flavour of it so much… you have a real sensitivity to light and shade in your work… just truly artistic!
Jake Easley, about 1 year ago
The processing adds such a dramatic feel to this.
Excellent!
Simon Fallon, about 1 year ago
What’s to say that hasn’t already been said??? All the superlatives have been taken. It personifies the innocence and wonder of children, their complete enchantment with simple delights the world offers to everyone but about which most of us have long since forgotten.
carpenter777, about 1 year ago
too precious
pauldrobertson, about 1 year ago
yes well lots of praisae huh?
eternal image. magnificent.
Jo O'Brien
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about 1 year ago
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Pepper, about 1 year ago
Congrats on the award. Happiness to you.
Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago
Congrats Nancy!! Well deserved! :D
Rebecca McLean, about 1 year ago
Conrats on your win! this is a beautiful image!
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
congrats…..it’s a beautiful picture!....you really deserve it
Way to go!
best,
Benjamin
Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago
Well done on the big win!!
Randi Wagner, about 1 year ago
Congrats Nancy, this is such a beautiful picture, its been one of my favorites since I first saw it on her! well deserved on te win!! xr
rikkipaul, about 1 year ago
well done nancy, beautiful shot
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
WOW – CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING! This is a remarkable image that is so glorious in every respect! So happy for you!!!! WELL DONE!!!
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Congratulations Nancy, a fabulous shot!
carpenter777, about 1 year ago
just heard Nancy congratulations
Flamejob, about 1 year ago
Congrats – so well deserved – such a wonderful image.
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
Congrats – couldn’t have picked a better photo myself… I LOVE THIS!!! v. well deserved…
Loredana Crupi, about 1 year ago
Congratulations Nancy – well deserved! One of my favourites!!
sabbysingh, about 1 year ago
Congrates Nancy.
nick board, about 1 year ago
Congratulations , Well Deserved , I don’t possess the language to express how good this is,
absolute poetry.
TANYA WILLIAMS, about 1 year ago
congrats!
excellent image.
jono johnson, about 1 year ago
Onya Nancy congrats, perfect balance A+++++
Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago
Congratulations Nancy – well deserved.
Clare Bentham, about 1 year ago
congratulations Nancy!!.. you definitly deserve it my favourite out of a million!! :) just beautiful
aksircar, about 1 year ago
Heartiest congratulations! You richly deserve it.
Michael Lane, about 1 year ago
Congratulations on you win! Really amazing shot!
Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago
Congratulations, Nancy. This shot really deserves the accolades it receives.
Rany Lutz, about 1 year ago
Congrats, Nancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well deserved!!!!!!!!! One of the few photos that I agreed with them on.
I guess its a good thing I’m not a judge….............just a critic! LOL!
Cheers, Rany
Brett Foster, about 1 year ago
Good on you Nancy, well deserved.
Brittany Kinney, about 1 year ago
Amazing shot! You captured her joy and excitement very well; it’s usually tough to do that so VERY good job!
MLIC,
-Brittany
Torfinn Johann..., about 1 year ago
Excellent! Fantastic colours, light, and mood. Great work!
Hiroko, about 1 year ago
You captured this special moment beautifully, well done and congratulations!
Matthew Bonnin..., about 1 year ago
Very very worthy winner. Just a stunning image. Congratulations
Matt Harvey, about 1 year ago
Congratulations its is a great photogragh. wish my kids would stand still long enough to get a shot like this :)
Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago
Thank you all for taking the time out to Congratulate me. I am soooooooooooo excited over this. What an honer to have your work recognized like this!!!!!!!!
Madison Ellis, about 1 year ago
Congratulations!!! You really deserve to be the winner, your photograph is one of the best I’ve ever seen!!!
Elana Halvorson, about 1 year ago
This is superb.
SnowDog, about 1 year ago
Congrats Nancy! Great shot and you deserved the win!
SnowDog
Hung Lin, about 1 year ago
you have capture my soul….
Charlene Aycock, about 1 year ago
i love this shot, it is truely amazing and this one truely deserved to win all the way.
rock, about 1 year ago
Congratulations Nancy what a thrill for you, a well deserved win, it’s uch a wonderful image.
Regards,
Ronald
Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago
I have to say again – this really is one of the best images on the bub.
scott bilby, about 1 year ago
This reminds me of Sally Mann, which is about the highest compliment I could pay. :)
Malin Nordlund, about 1 year ago
Incredibly intense and so so beautiful!
Juilee Pryor, about 1 year ago
Lovely shot and well done on your win. Well done and well deserved. :)
Melissa Vowell, about 1 year ago
Congratulations, this shot is mesmerising.
Steven Agius, about 1 year ago
Congrats Nancy, well done and well deserved.
funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago
Congratulations!
narellec, about 1 year ago
the first time i lay eyes on this shot i listed it as a favourite. congratulations well deserved
Stephen Mitchell, about 1 year ago
In later years, this will be in her own portfolio. Excellent lighting and framing.
chriso, about 1 year ago
Magic shot. You have a real gift for being able to catch the life of your subjects and create a mood. I’ve enjoyed looking through your work. Congratulations too!
camneville, about 1 year ago
Congratulations simply srunning…..brilliant…...
Andy Harris, about 1 year ago
Congratulations on winning with this shot – its great!
Rajiv Ashrafi, about 1 year ago
Great shot.
Laura Marsh, about 1 year ago
love it!
Jennifer Resemius, about 1 year ago
breathless
GrahamT, about 1 year ago
Top Shot, love the way the light plays on her face
Mikael Hörnlund, about 1 year ago
Congrats on this shot! Excellent done..
Kimuw, about 1 year ago
inspiring.
Daniel Rarela, about 1 year ago
oh my God! the lighting, the vignetting, the content and restrained colors all combined just result in absolute perfection!!! normally i’d feel inclined to call shots such as this a little cliche, but you shot this photo so well that it’s become a definite masterpiece!!! the fact that I had to scroll down so far along all these comments is proof enough of that!
bravo, Nancy!
Charles McKean, about 1 year ago
Fab
justjulie, about 1 year ago
simply stunning
Rowan, about 1 year ago
pictures like these are the ones that people like me aspire to one day take. I wish one day I can take just one photo as good as this (or some others in my favorites).
Torfinn Johann..., about 1 year ago
Excellent shot. Great wok!
Stephanie Rach..., about 1 year ago
A very moving shot. I love being outside in the rain.
Pete Chennell, about 1 year ago
outstanding capture….great work Nancy
Amanda Cole, about 1 year ago
This shot is so powerful! I love it!!
SusanC, about 1 year ago
You’ve had so many comments on this and I can see why, its just so unique. How delightful for you to have watched your daughter play like this and then to have captured that moment so brilliantly, she’s lucky to have such a talented mummy :)
Lauren Zorn, about 1 year ago
What an enchanting picture of innocence she makes ! Purity personified.
Heather McSpadden, about 1 year ago
I forgot to tell you congrats on your winning. You did a great job.
poppykitten, about 1 year ago
I LOVE this shot, The muted colours work really well, they make your daughter look almost like a street urchin (in the nicest way)
stephen jones, about 1 year ago
its all been said
myart, 12 months ago
That is fantastic image. Full shot.
R Hansford Butler, 11 months ago
a truly wonderful image!
Shane Smart, 11 months ago
You have captured one of those rare moments in life. Bliss.
CreativeMinds, 11 months ago
crazie photo !
lullaby, 11 months ago
wow! perfect!
Alycia K, 11 months ago
Gorgeous, I love it
Emma Anderson, 11 months ago
Fantastic
shadowzone, 11 months ago
gorgeous! love the dark edges
Anthony Hedger, 11 months ago
lovely shot
Rebs O, 11 months ago
so much is captured here. great
Tausha, 11 months ago
This is a beautiful photo!
Kate Towers IPA, 11 months ago
AMAZING WORK!!!!!
flamingalah, 11 months ago
Best picture I’ve seen in a long time!
Geri Bragg, 11 months ago
outstanding shot !!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael Cuneo, 11 months ago
Nice one
TenzinTynan, 11 months ago
speechless, it is whoa, amazing.
BethBernier, 11 months ago
I’m just crazy about this image…what a wonderful candid image of childhood!!! So well photographed too!!!
aljen01, 11 months ago
Beautiful!
Jeff Burns, 11 months ago
just an amazing image. Spectacular
Inktart Art, 11 months ago
There is something about your pictures of children which really glows to me. I’m compelled to them. Perhaps its my own longing for my childhood, I don’t know. Wonderful. Thank you.
spiffing, 11 months ago
how divine. i’m a huge fan of children in artwork (which i tend to focus on in mine). there’s always something so almost otherwordly about them.
Eyal Nahmias, 11 months ago
Excellent image. One can almost feel the anticipation for the rain drops to enter the mouth. Excellent, spontanious and very beautiful photo..
nsoup, 11 months ago
Awesome!!!! Who doesn’t love playing in the rain when you can just tip your head back and have a drink.
I was thinking about playing in the rain this morning and thought there must be children in central australia that have never had the pleasure. That’s sad…
Emily Marsden, 11 months ago
Wow what a great capture of expression… really beautiful
DesignbySolo, 11 months ago
Great colours, spectacular scene
dreadfulbride, 11 months ago
my, my, as though looking through a keyhole to innocence. wonderful, charming, delightful.
Christine K, 11 months ago
I loooove this! gorgeous!
Tearyeyedhobo, 11 months ago
gorgeous capture…ohmy.
Alchemistress, 11 months ago
The emotion in this picture is just so wonderful! =]
alexisVERT, 11 months ago
stunning wow, how my post editting did you do?
Andy73, 11 months ago
Wow, I really love this. Beautiful!
Ida Andersen Lang, 11 months ago
wow i´ve never seen anythin like it, so strong and poetic…
Katie Lancaster, 11 months ago
Wonderful photo, I hear the rain looking at it.
rossco, 11 months ago
Thiis is one of those photos that just has it all. Great image Nancy.
Martin Reddy, 11 months ago
Beautiful image
PCMK, 11 months ago
When I first saw this image it reminded me of a more stylised version of Sally Man. Gorgeous!
Klaudy Krbata, 11 months ago
very artistic, excellent Nancy
Darren Stones, 11 months ago
Beautiful portrait.
Lachlan Kent, 11 months ago
This hits home so strongly for me… you’ve captured a culture so brilliantly with this portrait. Absolutely sensational.
N Chester, 11 months ago
Superb. Love the tones
Phillip Moore, 11 months ago
Awesome image!
paulevelin, 10 months ago
superb composition
love the mood in it
Headcrime, 10 months ago
Great wrok!
spice, 10 months ago
stunning beautiful image
elisab, 10 months ago
Congratulations on your sale. Very nice shot.
jenfinger77, 10 months ago
Sigh I still love this so much. :)
MarkStanden, 10 months ago
What a wonderful image, really captures the ‘spirit’ of the child and of the moment.
jean-michel ma..., 10 months ago
superbe …!!! beautiful…!!
Shree, 10 months ago
wow simply great shot…...what an expression captured by your photogenic skills …amazing moment…keep it up.
Shree.
botticcelli, 10 months ago
love dark tones here…amazing focus..well done
Leah Highland, 10 months ago
Great post work. Gives a genuine feel.
meags, 10 months ago
love the light falling on her head!!
GrayeaglePhoto..., 10 months ago
Jut wonderful. The light has the warm colors and the fine art jut right.
Pat
Sarah Rish, 10 months ago
Great photo!
Sarah
Mohammed Al Ib..., 10 months ago
amazing!!
Kimberley Gifford, 9 months ago
This is beautiful.
Cathryns, 9 months ago
Stunning!!
Shara Wright, 9 months ago
Children are so beautiful and pure. I love this moment that you caught. Perfect!
Mohsen Bayramn..., 9 months ago
EXCELLENT !
stephani, 9 months ago
Great shot LOVE the work, its so naturally beautiful
Breanna, 9 months ago
love this! it’s perfect.
emapearl, 9 months ago
this is amazing, i love this shot. she’s so adorable and it is just a wonderful shot :)
Jay Mody, 9 months ago
Very nice I always like this type of shots… There is so much story in it..
jaker5000, 9 months ago
Lovely. What a beautiful moment.
Alyson Pearson, 9 months ago
wow, absolutely gorgeous!
Marnie Kirkness, 9 months ago
stunning moment and capture.
blacklovelock, 9 months ago
one of the most impressive photos i’ve seen so far. but you definitely know that :)
Jonicool, 9 months ago
Love this!!
screamqueen, 8 months ago
I love this, it’s so adorable!!
caroline ellis, 8 months ago
so great
fuxart, 8 months ago
a very beautiful motive, super processing, discreet colors—simply brilliant.
Nancy Fischer, 8 months ago
You’ve captured one of life’s best moments in time!
PNFdeb, 8 months ago
excellent