Friendly Zambian Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taken while riding bicycles around Livingstone Zambia. I would get off whenever I saw a scene or someone I'd like to photograph. In this relaxed and calm street full of greenary I met some friendly people going about their daily lives. Taken in the afternoon as the sun was lowering. I noticed that Zambians were the most friendly of the 3 East African countries I visited.

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Wanda1 (11015) 2008-06-16 22:14

Hey David,
This child looks shy, but still wanting to look at the camera, sort of a mischevious look. Nice light and I love the lane of trees behind also with some of the same green as his t-shirt. Nicely composed too.
Regards
Wanda

patshoo (944) 2008-06-16 22:46

Attractive portrait,Expression in the face tell the true emotion,Lovely shy smile increase interesting point of subject,Well bokeh and capture of light help a lot to portrait style.Good work,TFS.

dareco (17104) 2008-06-17 0:32

You always find some wonderful people to photograph. This little guy looks shy but very sweet! I love his smile! I especially like the lighting. TFS and have a great day!

eversmile (6307) 2008-06-17 3:15

Hi David,

I like the expression of the boy, his pert attitude with the smile that accompanies a look that he tries to make impressive. It's very cute. I also appreciate the sharpness and the details of the skin and hair, and the contrast and colors between greens and brown. It wasn't so easy with the light, as the background a bit too clear testifies it... but you managed well the light on the model.

Regards,
Marine

SteveH (3951) 2008-06-17 4:00

Hi David, This boys expression made a great shot for you and as Marine said, the light on his face is perfect for conveying the expression. well done. Cheers, Steve

testmaniac (12254) 2008-06-17 4:04

Hi David, again great portrait! Interesting composed photo with perfect colors and photo quality.
TFS and regards,
Phil

ChrisJ (70357) 2008-06-17 4:28

Hi David

An excellent Zambian portrait, with good sharpness & dof, & a natural looking, 'unposed' smile. I like the shallow dof. Tfs!

patdeph (18106) 2008-06-17 8:14

hello David
I like very much the expression of this boy,shy but smiling!The light is beautiful,and the colours ,with the green t-shirt on the green trees are superb!I like to see the landscape behind the little boy,thus he is in his element,but as it's blurred,this is not too much present!
Regards.
Pascale

bracasha75 (22219) 2008-06-17 10:43

Hi David
Very nice portrait of this boy and lovely smile from him
TDFS
Cheers,Braca

Waylim (10995) 2008-06-17 16:15

Hi David,
Another Beautiful close up portrait of kids. This one really stand out against the backdrop, so much so the backdrop look unreal, as if painted like in the studio where they have painted backdrop. Great sharpness on the kid with a timid smile. Great cropped I think, he's almost poping out of the frame. Great shot. Thnaks
Way

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-06-17 17:19

Hi Dave,
Good expression caught with fantastic skin tones and the right use of aperture in my opinion. Well done, regards
Jim

jusninasirun (10211) 2008-06-17 23:21

Hello David. Beautiful portrait in pleasant crop of this boy in detail. I like the cheeky looking face and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

jhm (82949) 2008-06-19 3:29

Hello David,

You placed the child excellent to the left of the picture, this gives always a good composition. Certainly when you choice for a blur background.
I like the look of the eyes and teeth together with the position for the child to the photographer.
Very well done.

Best regards,
John.

skippy007 (7237) 2008-06-20 3:35

A friendly young Zambian with a typical child's cheeky grin. Very well captured Dave, I like the BG just enough detail to see but not competing.
Nice portrait.
Cheers
Santo

Bluejeans (32715) 2008-06-22 8:51

Ola David,
Que retracto lindo os detalhes e a expressão do rapaz ficaram magníficos , boa luz , gostei muito do fundo desfocado , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

bakes888 (18257) 2008-06-23 0:29

Hi Dave. Great portrait. I love the way you have included some of his surroundings in the shot to give a sense of place. Good handling of focus and DOF. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

jmdias (19593) 2008-07-12 16:13

david

another perfect portrait, full of life and joy. The boy playing with you is what we would say (a model who knows how to talk with a camera). Perfect light, framing, colors, subject, etc..

hugs

jorge

devimeuxbe (56078) 2008-07-12 16:16

Hi David
very portrait from Zambia
The face of this kid is cute. The light is beautifull.
Excellent sharpness also
Well done
Bertrand

Angshu (33927) 2008-07-15 20:44

Hello David
Like this portrait...very well done. The framing, the use of DOF, the mischievous smile & eyes makes this very successful. Good sharpness as well. A very good portrait shot!
Regards
Angshu

noborders (14199) 2008-07-16 11:46

The way he looks at you is playful, I love this kind of portrait with also an interesting BG (great framing with his crossed arms included) and I guess you had an excellent contact with him !
Bravo,
Cath.

Flavia (10202) 2008-08-01 9:08

Hi David,

Very nice portrait. The kid has such a sparkle, I love the way he posed to you.

Regards,

Flavia