Ready for Divali Photo

Photographer’s Note

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These kids were dressed up smartly for the Divali celebrations, and were in a boisterous mood.
This shot wasn't posed by me in any way, the kids just lined up in front of me, demanding to be photographed. I like how the unseen mischief maker has provided his friend with a set of devil horns that seem to go well with his rather serious expression.

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ribeiroantonio (21957) 2007-03-11 18:26

They are all great on they smiley and serious faces. I can see the “devil horns” is a thing of many cultures around the world. Nice picture with a good DOF and composition. Well done.
António

ruisc_pt (6207) 2007-03-11 18:30

Impressive DOF in thi sexposure... besides the vivid clours.
Great smiles.
T f s Ben

chanjits (4409) 2007-03-11 19:13

Nice daily life shot dear you has captured real joy on their faces.

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2007-03-12 0:33

Hi Ben,
Excellent capture of the varied expressions. The key however is the face we don't get to see, only his fingers. Thats a nice one.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

stiginthedump (1823) 2007-03-12 9:50

I like the various expressions that you've captured here Ben - the older ones trying to look serious while the younger ones look mischievous! I think that maybe a tighter crop might have been better here - cropped to the top of the kids head at the back and on his arm on the right to remove the background man.

Mikos (4324) 2007-03-12 10:31

Hi Ben!

Your pictures from India, has something special, something within, which I am not able to describe in a few words: the have freshness, natural expressions, common life, but above all, a light, which takes all the preminence on your image, and make them breath in a extraordinary way!

Like it a lot!

Have a great day, Ben!
Cheers
Miguel

bostankorkulugu (33776) 2007-03-12 12:19

hi ben... i think this one is the best of this series so far... the vertical compo with the way they are all behind each other works really good here... they are all sweet chidren and the expressions on their faces are great... those two fingers adds a lot to the charm of the photo of course... congrats mate..

cheers

korkut:)

Wanda1 (11015) 2007-03-13 1:20

Hi Ben,
A wonderful natural and relaxed shot of these kids, I especially like the devil horns. Great composition and well photographed.
Regards
Wanda

sunilshukla (844) 2007-03-13 5:49

Nice to see the interesting faces and the devil horn is unique. Well noticed.
Sunil

feather (49872) 2007-03-13 7:30

This is a fairly unique way to compose a group portrait; the natural inclination would be front-on. I think I would have preferred it if you had chosen a slightly wider DOF so they are all in focus, but I can see why you made this choice. I love the wide range of expressions you captured. The devil's horns add that extra touch of humour. Nice one
Kath

Photo65Net (43096) 2007-03-13 13:53

Hello Ben,
First, nice portraits of these children.
I like the right DOF in particular.
Your note too is useful.
Very good job,
Regards,
JB.

leo61 (43448) 2007-03-13 14:45

Hi Ben!
Good group portrait of this pyramid of kids.
Good DOF and I like the expressions at their faces.
By the way I`m planing my 7th Asia travel for december/january.About 7 weeks,including Rajasthan and again my new love,Myanmar.
Did you meet some TE members in India?
Regards,Leo

parbo (11002) 2007-03-13 15:51

Hi Ben,

Their looks are full with hope for future that easily recognizable. I like your view while including many different expressions and smiles in splendid colors. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

vincent24 (9038) 2007-03-13 16:34

Hello Ben,
What a nice collection of portraits!i specialy like the little girl,so this is not a legend that people like to be phographed in India...
The fake devil really got a mysterious glance,
good job,
vincent

sadeik (3159) 2007-03-13 19:16

Thats a very nice photo of these children and the use of the dof is good too as not having them all in focus is much better to my mind.

Simon

Silke (3023) 2007-03-14 6:36

Superb composition, wonderful colours and details.
I agree with you on the devil too
TFS
Silke

Dragonheart (8393) 2007-03-14 6:42

Hi Ben,
Lovely photo, these smiling faces are the treasure of India. We are rich in young generation. Great capture!
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

john_c (24635) 2007-03-14 13:20

Hi Ben,
Well composed and while there are several children in the scene, the frame is not at all crowded. The lighting is very fine and your scan did not result in loss of much quality. This was an excellent use of the portrait format and I am glad no more of the children in the foreground were cropped out. An effective and pleasing daily life scene, especially gratifying in that the children were not posed, as indicated by your note.
John

salvator (18823) 2007-03-15 4:52

Hi Ben,
Beautifull composition of these lined kids, some smiling some not, some looking at the camera and some not. Nice colors and flue background. Best regards.
Salvator.

AmiBe (6042) 2007-03-22 16:37

Hi Ben,
nice group portrait, I like the good mood here, the smiles, the funny guys joking :)
Nice expressions, the serious one contrasts with the others.
rgs

surel (1028) 2007-06-15 12:29

Hi Ben,
you have a graet gallery,especially Indian photos.Like this one.They are all have powerful expressions on their face.Smiling eyes look so impressive but the tall boy which stands in the middle has a different and cool looking.I really loved it.TFS.
Best wishes,
Hare