Children's Games I Photo

Photographer’s Note

I happened to be at Devon House when a primary school soccer tournament was going on. Between games, these boys were more intent on racing their model cars. I had to take this very fast because had they realized they were being photographed, they would immediately have gone into Usain Bolt poses -- as some other groups did, in fact.

Devon House is an excellently preserved 1881 mansion. Tours remind locals and visitors that it was built by a Jamaican, George Stiebel, who became one of the first black millionaires in the Caribbean through his mining interests in South America. With extensive, beautiful grounds, craft shops, restaurants, pastry shop and famous ice cream, Devon House is a favorite destination for days out in Kingston.

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rodgerg (23699) 2009-06-06 12:39

Hello Mary,

A scene of life very well collecetd with attitudes of these young boys well collected too. Excellent framing very well selected, colours and contrasts.
Good photowork full of life.
Best regards,
Roger

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-06-06 12:48

HI Mary
We don't get much to see from the mansion here but it seems there is clearly a green affair going on even though two teams are represented the red one is only watching.
Have a nice day JY

Clementi (43589) 2009-06-07 2:15

Ciao Mary,
a beautiful scene of daily life of these boys. curious that all have the same sweater less that one.
have a nice Sunday
Giorgio

JudyR (815) 2009-07-16 17:17

Cool frame.... when you ws mine, would you tell me how you do this? I see how you choose colors, and I see that you have a neutral color (other than the background upon which you place your colors). A little instructions here, and I'll try it. I can see how framing does enhance your shots. Thanks from oblivious Judy