100% Smile Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

After many posting on "Yuanyang Rice Terrace" I had decided for a change to repost one of my personal favourite for my 100th TE Posting

As a traveler or tourist in a developed country we are privilege as we can afford the time and money to experience different cultures and the environment they live in.

This photo was taken in QinKou in Yuanyang a village built to show case the traditional Hani leaving condition.

I have learnt to bring plenty of sweets when travelling to remote areas. You never know the power of a little gift can bring much joy to a small child.

In this instance the child is enjoying a “Chewing Gum” in his mouth given by me and inviting me into his house.

I am rewarded by his warm smile and a favourite photo

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sleon (9352) 2007-02-26 13:43

Hi Tony
Congratulations on your 100th. This is a gorgeous portrait of this little boy. His eyes are glowing with joy and I like the way his hand is outstretched in welcoming and excitement.
Regards, Susanna

neruda (4626) 2007-02-26 13:49

Hi Tony,
Absolutely decisive moment.
Great capture, althougth unsharpness but that is mean enougth.
Great job.
I like it very much,
Best Regards...

everlasting (10938) 2007-02-26 13:50

congratualtions and a lovely pix to celebrate. Fine focus and the blur of his hand brings life and action to the shot. I also enjoy the nuted colourtones.
Away from the photo, I often wonder if its wise to give sweets to kids in these less travelled areas, and I am not just thinking of their teeth, but doesnt this tend to get kids into the habit of begging for sweets from any whiteys that they see. I have had the pleasure of visiting out of the way places off the beaten track villages, and meeting friendly people and kids that asked for nothing. I revisited a few places several years later after the path was well used by the LP-ers and was besieged by kids asking, pen, sweet, stamp, coin.......maybe a forum discussion.

ibhm (309) 2007-02-26 14:16 [Comment]

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Sherrish (518) 2007-02-26 14:19

What a face! Great momoent captured! Thank you for sharing it!

Sherry

hdekwaasteniet (6) 2007-02-26 14:43

Hi Tony,

You've captured a real smile, no nonsense about pov - technique - ect ect. This is what's it about: capture a moment you won't forget and share it.
Cheers
Herman

nursez (1903) 2007-02-26 17:13

Hi Tony,
a lovely smile,the little boy looks so cute.I hope for many "hundreds".Thanks,Nur.

Preetie (431) 2007-08-25 11:09

Hi Tony,
Thats some smile! Congratulations on this image..May not be technically perfect but the expression takes it all away.
Thanks for this one..
Regards
Preetie

bhardwajkapil78 (486) 2007-08-27 4:48

Amazing...

no words more.. amazing is appropriate...
the smile speaks the most.. jut forgot everything i had learned about photography....

well done..
cheers
Regards

arturo (31) 2007-11-07 7:53

Hi Tony,

with you candy trick you have crafted a full of emotion portait...a remarkable joy expression is painted on this kid's face...cheers, arturo

ElaB (94) 2009-05-12 13:03

Perfect capture - you cannot stop smiling looking at this happy face