Happy Faces, a photo from Eastern Cape, West

Photographer's Note

They were walking past the restaurant window and, noticing the camera, quickly stopped and posed with their bright and happy smiles.... a spontaneous gift that will make anyone's day. And they enjoyed the hamburgers.

Note: The stripes in the image are a reflection in the window - of my shirt, in fact.

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mesutilgim (68036) 2012-10-15 12:57

Hello Neels,
Very nice b&w capture of this fancy group, full of joy and happiness ! Perfect sharpness. But where did those stripes at the center came from ? I think it's a result of posttreatment !

TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

yquem46 (32323) 2012-10-15 12:59

Hi Neels
a charming multiple portrait of these smiling kids
Good conversion to B&W
have a nice evening
patrick

marabu61 (3952) 2012-10-15 13:40

Hello Neels
Such a charming picture, it made me smile. Good idea for a black and white approach also. Well spotted and superbly executed.
have a great time
Daniel

krzychu30 (8935) 2012-10-16 2:10

Hello Neels,
beautiful portrait photo.The kids look so joyful and carefree.You chose excellent timing to capture the scene,also framing is very good.I like the way you processed the photo in B&W.Excelently done!
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

abmdsudi (26311) 2012-10-17 1:52

Hi Neels
Superb capture very infectious effect that this shot carries with it and one that hardly needs a title! This is a fabulous melting pot of happy expressions in mono tones. Timely capture and the stunning eyes full of natural childhood joy, crisp as glass with a very pleasing dof and a strong composition. Such a lovely, happy and feel-good picture. Well done,
Kind regards

SnapRJW (18792) 2012-10-17 8:15

Hello Neels - Bright smiling faces with sparkling eyes. Lovely in B&W. Hamburgers too, how lovely Neels! Have a lovely evening Rosemary

danos (74064) 2012-10-18 0:20

Hello Neels,
really nice the faces that pose in front of your lens.I like the B/W format that remind me a photo coming from the oldies.

Regards,Danos

Silvio1953 (98259) 2012-10-20 4:10

Ciao Neels,lovely group portrait with fantastic smiles, splendid light and wonderful clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

TopGeo (37994) 2012-11-04 1:13

Hello Neels - smiling faces with brilliant light in eyes. An amazing portraits and informations you have caught a very spontaneous and fresh scene, in a very special atmosphere. A good quality of image, a great sharpness a very interesting composition....Geo....

COSTANTINO (42746) 2012-11-11 10:07

Hello
thanks for sharing with us such a beautiful
shot with happy faces,this shot changed
my mood tonight,lets hope that the new
week willbe nice,excellent portraits
with delicate details very wellcomposed
regards
Costantino

thebest (3370) 2012-12-17 15:03

Hi Neels,

Beautiful portrait of these extremely happy children - they look so relaxed for you to take their photo - excellent clarity & I like the choice of Black & White.
I also like the two other children in the background trying to get noticed.
A very nice warm ' HAPPY ' image.

Kindest regards,
Dawn.