Eyes Wide Open
Featured in the JPG Cast-Off’s group 14th January 2009
Featured in the Dawn & Dusk Light group on 23rd of January.
Featured in the Macro Eye group 28th of January.
Looking toward the setting sun…
“I’ll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open, and I’ll do my looking back with my eyes closed”
~Tony Arata*
Very kind thanks to Ari fellow bubbler who gave the wise words to compliment this image. Thank you for your inspirational gift.
Model Amelia
Central West Slopes & Plains at sunset
Canon 50D
Canon EF 28-135mm
Thank you for looking.

Eyes Wide Open belongs to the following groups:
All Things Orange Artwork Gallery, ! 100% !, Australian Portraits, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Dawn and Dusk Light, Eye Macros, JPG Cast-Offs, Light In The Darkness, Live, Love, Dream: , PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Sunrise, Sunset, The Patchwork , The true beauty, UK to Australia and Back, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Woman Appreciation Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

DonDavisUK
Marvellous Eyes Tainia, a beautiful portrait capture. Don.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Don very much, you were quick off the mark :D
Steve D
Agree with Don, amazing
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks Steve, good to see you mate!!
handprintz
Tai l just viewed this in the large view and it is amazing, the light you have captured and the feeling in her eyes is spot on ! just gorgeous,well done ! xx
Tainia Finlay replied
wow thanks HEAPS Trudi … I must add it on large LOL … thanks again xx
Alan Findlater
excellent work well done
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Alan, delighted you like it, it’s been a joy for me!!
Steve Woodman
Gorgeous portrait
Patricia Gibson
excellent composition and a beautiful capture!!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you SO much Patricia, Amelia has beautiful eyes it’s a pleasure for me capturing them!! Much appreciated :D
kathy s gillen...
wonderful capture
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks Kathy, your interest & support is very much appreciated!
Tainia Finlay
midzing
brilliant portrait,,, love the tones,,, well done
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps midzing! Delighted you like it :D
dougie1
well done tai!xxx
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you dear dougles …. BM on the way … I am awake now LOL xx
Babbler
beautiful !
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much Babbler!!
suefel48
Wow!!!.....Fantastic capture, Tainia!!!......Love the words that were written for this as well…Great work!!.... :-))
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks HEAPS Sue, the words inspired the picture to be on RB, I love them!!! :D
shalayne
beautiful shot, great capture
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Shalayne for looking in and leaving your awesome comments! You have a beautiful portfolio, wonderous things ahead for you!! :D
joak
canny get over her eyes !
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank Eee’ Big yin!!! Always love your comments :D
Wendy Slee
magnificent portrait Tainia…..the light in her eyes is very special…
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Wendy, she is beautiful, delighted I was able to capture her!! :D
dinghysailor1
WONDERFUL!! amazing work my friend
;)))))))
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps dear ding! ... I may just ignore the landscapes I suck at and annoy people with my camera in their faces LOL!!
Noelene Davies
Fabulous and stunning image Tainia.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks ever so much Noelene, I’m trying to find my mobile number ô¿ô LOL
AARDVARK
Another great cu paortrait Tai.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you dear Aardi, I so appreciate your comments :D xx
Stephen Rowsell
fantastic work Tai, the large view really exhibits the emphasis on the eyes!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Steve
Aritheeagle
So well done…..
This is a journey for all….. Thanks Tainia for sharing this.
~Ari
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much Ari, compliments and thanks to you !
Susan King
Beautiful work – those eyes say it all ♥
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Sue, a beautiful model ♥
Rickyd
stunning my friend :)
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Rickles …. how are you? Hope your happily bobbing about on the water :D
DottieDees
Amazing eyes and capture!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Dottie, much appreciated!
NordicBlackbird
wonderful eyes, sweet Tai! :))))
so much goodness, warmth and serenity, it is beautiful!!!
that’s a fav!!! xoxoxoxo
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks for faving Amelia and her beautiful eyes sweet Nat, lovely comments, thank you!!
PPV247
Absolutely beautiful Tai
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks Pete, good to see you back mate :D
TextureoftheSin
Those eyes are magic! Great crop.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks so much TOTS, hard to go wrong and such a pleasure to photograph, a beautiful model … :D
debsphotos
Exceptional work Tai!!! Gorgeous results…bet the model is pleased with them as well!!!*-)
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Debs! I think so :D
Chookas
What a gorgeous Phrase to compliment such a stunning portrait!
Great eyes great skin tones STUNNING light!
& such philosophy in just a few words!
☼ BRAVO !!! ☼
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks so much Chookas!! The words brought the portrait to life & gave meaning :D
Vic Cross
These old eyes are still poppin’ ... good image Tai
Tainia Finlay replied
... And I’m glad ‘those old eyes ARE still poppin’ after your past few frustrating weeks my friend!! Thank you for looking in literally and your lovely welcome comments :D
Bradley Nichol
Enchanting capture with eyes that see through to my soul…....................................exquisite and warm, lovely and inviting, so very well done Tainia !
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Bradley, hugely apprecited
Ashley Meyer
Very beautiful – nice work
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much Ashley your comments are appreciated
John Beamish
Beautiful.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much coolhandzz
Laurie Search
So gorgeous!!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Laurie, I appreciate your comments
Wendi Donaldson
This is an incredible image….I can’t stop looking at her eyes….they are magical and hypnotic…. I think I’m under her spell! Magnificent lighting in this one…. her headscarf makes you wonder where she’s from and why she’s looking off and what she’s wondering about. Magical! Congratulations on your very well-deserved feature…and that 50D rocks!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Gosh I’m sorry for my late response, it is no less heartfelt though Wendi … and yeppas the 50D certainly does ROCK!!! ~¿ô
Albert Dickson
Truly beautiful. A gorgeous image.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much for your lovely comments Albert.
Jason D. Lader...
Wow, intense capture Tai, great capture
Wendi summed up my thoughts almost to the word. Her stare significantly conveys a great many thoughts of intrigue and wonder.
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello Jase, thank you so much for your lovely comments!
Squealia
Lovely shot
Tainia Finlay replied
Many thanks Celia
wiccanrider
Truly beautiful Tainia.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Les, your comments are greatly appreciated
Angel Warda
absolutely stunning!!!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much, delighted by your comments & very encouraged Angel!
linda858100
LOVELY
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you for your visit Linda and awesome comment
bubbleblue
stunning
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you bubbleblue, greatly appreciated
rosamd
wow!! awesome!!!! :)
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much rosamaria!
silverstrummer...
Absolutely flawless what a fantastic composure with the light bouncing back from her eyes. Looking back on your works you certainly have a great talent. Well done!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much Silver … sorry for my late response no less heartfelt.
TracyD
Well done Tai, what an amazing shot! Tx
Tainia Finlay replied
Sorry I’m late with my thanks Tracy …thank you very much for your kind comments! xx
rodsfotos
Love the tight crop and it really accentuates those beautiful eyes, the warm skin tones from the setting sun are delightful, wonderful work Tai,
Regards, Rod.
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello Rod, so sorry for my lateness in thanking you kindly for your lovely comments! Regards, Tai.
Mark Lee
I’m stunned… Great shot :)
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Mark, I appreciate you stopping by & your kind comments
terezadelpilar
MARVELLOUS!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks HEAPS Tereza :D
Malcolm Chant
Tainina,
Thank you very much for your kind comments on my landings site.
I really appreciate your stopping by.
This is an amazing capture, You really have a grteat talent for photography of all types
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much Malcolm. I love your landing shots and hope many others take a look, such important history, so beautifully captured.
Di Jenkins
Simply stunning shot! The fire in her eyes is astounding!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Di, sorry for the late reply I have been away working
Jerame *
Please add this to the Everyday Women group and I’ll feature it!
Tainia Finlay replied
WOW Thank you very much Jerame!
dinghysailor1
woohoo well done on the top ten in the wanted challenge too – brilliant!
awesome work and deserves every honour going!
Tainia Finlay replied
WOW thanks ding! I didn’t see that as I was away at the time, it’s a real thrill :D
Kevin Whiting
Absolutely beautiful.
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Kevin, very much appreciated
JBendeth
Stunning shot…....JB
Tainia Finlay replied
so appreciate your kind comments J .. thank you!
sstarlightss
_Incredible gorgeous shot, Tainia! The model has beautiful eyes and you capture the expression and reflections greatly! Congrats on your very well deserved feature!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much indeed Claudia
Kathy Reid
Absolutely beautiful, congrats on your feature!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much Kathy, I appreciate you stopping by & taking time to comment :D
bogna777
Absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!
Tainia Finlay replied
What wonderful comments Bogna, thank you very much for your interest
EarthGipsy
Outstanding!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank Sonia, much appreciated!!
Philip Johnson
great work Tai
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Philip!
gwensgems668
just beautiful…
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello Gwen, thank you for popping in & adding your valued comments
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Sylvia
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent shot!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Torfinn!
Tempe
wow again, great capture .
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you Tempe, lovely to meet you & thanks for your kind comments
Jessica Walker
Beautiful work! You might want to check out Eye Macros
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you for looking in & commenting Jessica .. I just had a look at your kind suggestion (the group) WOW .. right up my street! Thanks for that :D
Jessica Walker
Yeah no problem! It’s my pleasure!
Paul Gana
Love how you captured the light in her eyes
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Paul … it was luck rather than intention, I am very happy though :D
Nickolay Stanev
Can’t say much that hasn’t been said yet… This is just great!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much Nickolay
Ronald Rockman
I doff my hat to you for you are a genius, wonderful photography Tainia
Regards
Rock
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much Rock, also for adding this to your faves! Delighted you like it :D
warriorprincess
The sunset in her eyes is amazing. Very emotive capture. Definitely in the faves!
marcpayne
gorgious Tainia you will have to teach me how too do this
Gorandos
intense color in her eyes made me favorite it=P love it, great work!
FallingHorse 26 days ago
Wow Tai – your portraits are gorgeous and this one is nothing short of Stunning
Noah . 22 days ago
Stunning!
Birgitta 12 days ago
Ya know, Campfire remains one of my all time favorute works of art here
and thought of it again a few days ago. It has a way of sticking with ya!
This is awesome too though. :) That’s some serious clarity, there..
rodeorose 10 days ago
Pure magic! Congratulations!
Bekyy93 9 days ago
wonderful capture!!!!