Don't Shoot, a photo from Misamis Oriental, Northen Mindanao

Photographer's Note

Last year, we went to a trip to Mindanao (Southern part of the Philippines). While we were waiting for our ferry ride going to Camiguin Island, I saw a group of kids, all looking dirty, playing around the area. They approached me once they saw my camera. I think kids like being photograhed by nature! :) This particular kid was shy at first when I asked him if I can take their pictures. He was trying to cover his face. After taking this shot, I let him see it thru the lcd. After showing him his pictures, he and the other kids followed me around asking me to take more of their pictures.

Kids are a joy to shoot!!! :)

axiotea, claire526, sanalytis, AdrienneClaire, deblink, thebecky, kiwi_explorer, kagemusha, gelor, justice4polly, TravelerNL, luisafonso, alejandroguzman, alexxiou heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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noogy (1074) 2007-02-07 22:13

well done! you captured the smiling lips and eyes very vividly. thanks for sharing! i agree kids give every photo a sense of grace and joy...

axiotea (21651) 2007-02-07 22:18

Hello Cary,
I like the way you captured the face of the little smiling boy, with his hand toward you. Good POV and framing as well.
Cheers,
Marilyn

claire526 (1267) 2007-02-07 22:25

Hi Cary,
Very cute! Well captured and composed. Good sharpness and POV. TFS.
Claire

sanalytis (1634) 2007-02-07 22:42

Hi Cary,

Nice portrait. You captured just enough of the childs eyes to make the photo work, and that smile is priceless.

Spiros

AdrienneClaire (722) 2007-02-07 22:45

That is a wonderful expression, both face and hand. Great job! I had a similiar experience of kids following me once they saw their own photo.

boonie (779) 2007-02-07 22:57

Cary
Very nice capture of life. Well focused on his face - the slightly out of focus hand and background are a plus to me.

Dan

deblink (2548) 2007-02-07 23:57

Hi Cary,
This is a glorious image. How cute is the child. The quality of the image is grand and it is cropped just nice. Nice capture.
Cheers,
Debbie

randompics (961) 2007-02-08 0:33

a lovely shot. the smile in the child's face is so genuine.

thebecky (688) 2007-02-08 0:44

This is great, I love then angle and the expression on his face that you have caught. Sounds like you were having great fun.

partha (14023) 2007-02-08 0:58

Hi cary,
Great moment u have captured. The eyes in his fingers give a very strong effect. Great job.
Partha

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-02-08 1:48

Hi Cary,
Great shot and well captured. I like natural shots like this ... a challenge to capture a special moment. I agree kids are a delight to photograph ... well done! TFS
Cheers,
Renier

kagemusha (1288) 2007-02-08 1:58

Hi Cary,
What a cute child and you manage to capture his smile. just wonderful photo
TFS

mali

gelor (3233) 2007-02-08 3:26

Bonjour Cary,
Une belle prise sur le vif ! L'expression saisie de l'enfant est superbe. Bravo.
Gérard

justice4polly (16) 2007-02-08 4:01 [Comment]

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jasmis (58653) 2007-02-08 4:40

Splendid composition. Amazing partially hidden portrait of a cute model. Regards.

TravelerNL (3011) 2007-02-08 4:59

Hello Cary,
Nice capture. I like how you caught his left eye between his fingers.
Harko

golden (2289) 2007-02-08 5:03

Hello Cary,
lovely capture. Really good framing and POV.

Well done,
Chrysoula.

nursez (1903) 2007-02-08 5:34

Hi Cary,
a lovely child with a great smile,a well captured moment,I like it.

luisafonso (862) 2007-02-08 6:01

That single eye behind his little fingers makes all the difference. Like the pastel colors very much. It's a great shot.

pari_ali (433) 2007-02-15 4:25

Wonderful capture Cary. I agree kids are a great joy to capture, I had a similar experience in a village fair not two days ago where a whole band of kids followed me around.
Thanks for sharing
Pari

Filrei (51) 2007-02-15 4:27

wonderful picture, nothing to say, just fantastic

abhisheek1 (58) 2007-02-15 4:30

great shot, i want to know how do u made the outer edge of the portrait bright(may be u have used brush)if u can mail me about how u do it, ill be thankful to u.
regards

PaGz (512) 2007-02-20 21:19

Really awesome. You captured it well.

djklump (0) 2007-03-03 15:29 [Comment]

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wandergirl (27) 2007-03-05 10:39 [Comment]

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alejandroguzman (4684) 2007-03-30 3:03

Hello Cary !

Original and funny shot !!! :-)
This kid seems like a celibrity showing his hand when they do
not want to be shooting !!! LOL

nice compo, as well as the DOF and the note on it.

TFS
Hugs
EA

tomauer (316) 2007-04-06 7:17

very nice, The whole scene is very well captured!

haybelg (631) 2008-10-18 13:09

the eye between thumb and fingers.
Great - lucky ? - shot.
And splendid light as well.
So everyting OK .
Mardc

kalemun (30) 2008-12-31 12:13 [Comment]

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Waylim (25436) 2011-04-09 12:11

Hi Cary,
The quality of the photo is not the best, the noise level is high, but the spirit of this shot is top notch. "Talk to the Hand" Even through the hand, the boy can not high the cheerful smile and the sparkle in his eyes, it makes us all smile back at the monitor
Perfect moment and a compelling and unusual portrait.
Way

jabber (323) 2013-10-11 11:36