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Eyes and Smiles


Eyes and Smiles
Photo Information
Copyright: Michael Waite (mwaite) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 22 W: 0 N: 34] (178)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Minolta Dimage 7i, 28-200
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/90 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-20 14:24
Viewed: 2128
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] 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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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 /.

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

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5129 W: 94 N: 3976] (26165)
  • [2005-11-25 14:57]

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

wonderful composition!
I like this photo very much although the it is a bit out of focus!
Boaz

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

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

dan

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

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  • Xen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 20 N: 93] (580)
  • [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 :)

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