Eyes and Smiles Photo

Photographer’s Note

I don't hesitate to crop photos when I see an opportunity. I did not crop this photo and did not spend any time composing it. I think the catching parts of the other two faces is what makes this photo interesting. Smiling kids in a troubled country.

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cyrrhus (2878) 2005-11-20 14:27

Hi Michael,

First of all, welcome to TE where you'll find a lot of good portraitists.
You are right, reframing a photo is not always a good practice. In this case, it is a bit sad that the central kid face is a bit out of focus, with respect to the others.

Regards,
Eric /.

janmagneeriksen (246) 2005-11-20 14:29

Lovely portrait of human joy. I like the composition with the the two other boys flanking the central one. Welcome to TE.
Best regards,
Jan

Stepan (27175) 2005-11-25 14:57

This is a REAL smile... You captured it well.
Thanks for the sharing.
Stéphane

boaz (385) 2005-12-04 18:57 [Comment]

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qpochet (1378) 2005-12-06 6:13

Hi Michael,
Nice shot of African joy! I like the composition here with those two "half-boys" framing the central one. Very genuine smile!
Well done!
Quentin

cepekdong (3668) 2006-12-04 11:15

its a nice picture unfortunately a little unsharp, but i like the crop of the faces on the left and the right !

dan

rychousmama (407) 2006-12-04 11:25

What a lovely smile and bright eyes! This photo actually made me happy just looking at it! I love the cropping that imcludes the flanking children's eyes on the top corners and the lighting is great. TFS!
-Lara

Xen (584) 2007-09-14 17:51

You captured a really happy moment and i love the way the other two faces frame the photo. A 'feelgood' photo!!!

Bravo - Deb :)

fariischee (581) 2009-02-20 22:44