Eyes Wide Open

Tainia Finlay

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 as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Eyes Wide Open by Tainia Finlay
Eyes Wide Open by Tainia Finlay
  • DonDavisUK

    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

    Steve D

    Agree with Don, amazing

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks Steve, good to see you mate!!

  • handprintz

    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

    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

    Steve Woodman

    Gorgeous portrait

  • Patricia Gibson

    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 gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    wonderful capture

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks Kathy, your interest & support is very much appreciated!

  • Tainia Finlay
  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant portrait,,, love the tones,,, well done

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps midzing! Delighted you like it :D

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    well done tai!xxx

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you dear dougles …. BM on the way … I am awake now LOL xx

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful !

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you ever so much Babbler!!

  • suefel48

    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

    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

    joak

    canny get over her eyes !

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank Eee’ Big yin!!! Always love your comments :D

  • Wendy  Slee

    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

    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

    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

    AARDVARK

    Another great cu paortrait Tai.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you dear Aardi, I so appreciate your comments :D xx

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    fantastic work Tai, the large view really exhibits the emphasis on the eyes!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps Steve

  • Aritheeagle

    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

    Susan King

    Beautiful work – those eyes say it all ♥

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps Sue, a beautiful model ♥

  • Rickyd

    Rickyd

    stunning my friend :)

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Rickles …. how are you? Hope your happily bobbing about on the water :D

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Amazing eyes and capture!!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Dottie, much appreciated!

  • NordicBlackbird

    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

    PPV247

    Absolutely beautiful Tai

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks Pete, good to see you back mate :D

  • TextureoftheSin

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Ashley Meyer

    Very beautiful – nice work

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you ever so much Ashley your comments are appreciated

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Beautiful.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you very much coolhandzz

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    So gorgeous!!!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Laurie, I appreciate your comments

  • Wendi Donaldson

    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

    Albert Dickson

    Truly beautiful. A gorgeous image.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you very much for your lovely comments Albert.

  • Jason D. Laderoute

    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

    Squealia

    Lovely shot

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Many thanks Celia

  • wiccanrider

    wiccanrider

    Truly beautiful Tainia.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Les, your comments are greatly appreciated

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    absolutely stunning!!!!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you ever so much, delighted by your comments & very encouraged Angel!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    LOVELY

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you for your visit Linda and awesome comment

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    stunning

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you bubbleblue, greatly appreciated

  • rosamd

    rosamd

    wow!! awesome!!!! :)

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you so much rosamaria!

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    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

    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

    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

    Mark Lee

    I’m stunned… Great shot :)

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps Mark, I appreciate you stopping by & your kind comments

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    MARVELLOUS!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks HEAPS Tereza :D

  • Malcolm Chant

    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

    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    *

    Jerame *

    Please add this to the Everyday Women group and I’ll feature it!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    WOW Thank you very much Jerame!

  • dinghysailor1

    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

    Kevin Whiting

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Kevin, very much appreciated

  • JBendeth

    JBendeth

    Stunning shot…....JB

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    so appreciate your kind comments J .. thank you!

  • sstarlightss

    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

    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

    bogna777

    Absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    What wonderful comments Bogna, thank you very much for your interest

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Outstanding!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank Sonia, much appreciated!!

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    great work Tai

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps Philip!

  • gwensgems668

    gwensgems668

    just beautiful…

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Hello Gwen, thank you for popping in & adding your valued comments

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you so much Sylvia

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent shot!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you so much Torfinn!

  • Tempe

    Tempe

    wow again, great capture .

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Tempe, lovely to meet you & thanks for your kind comments

  • Jessica Walker

    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

    Jessica Walker

    Yeah no problem! It’s my pleasure!

  • Paul Gana

    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

    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

    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

    warriorprincess

    The sunset in her eyes is amazing. Very emotive capture. Definitely in the faves!

  • marcpayne

    marcpayne

    gorgious Tainia you will have to teach me how too do this

  • Gorandos

    Gorandos

    intense color in her eyes made me favorite it=P love it, great work!

  • FallingHorse

    FallingHorse 26 days ago

    Wow Tai – your portraits are gorgeous and this one is nothing short of Stunning

  • Noah .

    Noah . 22 days ago

    Stunning!

  • Birgitta

    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

    rodeorose 10 days ago

    Pure magic! Congratulations!

  • Bekyy93

    Bekyy93 9 days ago

    wonderful capture!!!!

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