in your face Photo

Photographer’s Note

It doesn't matter where you look, kids always have charisma. These were two boys who were busy playing soccer with a flat plastic football when I came along. Ofcourse they wanted their photo taken - then they came right up to the camera and I caught this image.

They have no shoes; their clothes are filthy. They live in shelters made of nothing more substantial than muds bricks, cane and plastic sheeting. They probably don't have much of an education either. But they still have attitude - they are still taking something from life.

Caught on the hop as I was it's a pity the boy on the RHS has a shadow across his face, but the expression and fist are so natural I can't really complain.

maciekda, Ginebra, Vagabond has marked this note useful

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maciekda (19599) 2004-04-23 4:15

very nice double portrait, so close! the kid is knocking almost at your lens! great smile of the kid on the left, good stuff

amrinolastname (220) 2004-04-23 4:18

Great portrait that have a strength (i hope you know what i mean ;)).
I really like their expression.

The space at left can be cropped i think.

Ginebra (0) 2004-04-23 11:02

Nice faces you got in this shot. They seem very friendly indeed! I love the blue of the sky in contrast with their dark skin. It lights up the pic.

MKING (3050) 2004-04-23 13:17

You got the emotion, your image carries the message and the strength of that outweighs the shadow on the right child's face. In fact, the shadow could almost been interpreted as the hardships and realities these children face- yet they're still radiantly happy. Good shot.

Vagabond (5797) 2004-04-23 16:42