There's mischief afoot.... Photo

Photographer’s Note

A gaggle of neighborhood kids were playing in our cul-de-sac yesterday, so I got my heavy, heavy lens out to play around with it. (I LOVE that lens). But of course, they're not out there 15 minutes til the fights are on. Wanted ME to referee. (I'll pass) These two little girls were off to the side plotting their revenge, I'm assuming. I was overjoyed with those colors and the sharpness I got at f4. Hope you enjoy it.

isabela_sor, gokanlam, akm, bukitgolfb301, hispic, fulvio52, Dyerco, dareco, papagolf21, gunbud, daisy-daisy, lrw1966, Didi, AiresSantos has marked this note useful

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isabela_sor (42008) 2009-05-05 12:24 [Comment]

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faubry (32237) 2009-05-05 12:28

very nice and cute expressions, bright colors,
congratulations
francine

gokanlam (6425) 2009-05-05 13:06

you had caught their crious eyes well Shelly.. loved their colorful clothing and bikes.. your focus point is so good..
best wishes,
ReLa

akm (640) 2009-05-05 13:12

Hello Shelly,
Even without your note, the expressions of these little girls tell the story. Very nice composition and lovely colors.
Regards,
Mary

rlrad (1187) 2009-05-05 16:02

Hi Shelly,

Great saturation and focus, to be sure! Wow, nice. Excellent capture, too, got them right at the perfect moment. Mary's right - you didn't need much of an explanation for this photograph!

Have a nice evening!
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

bukitgolfb301 (4542) 2009-05-05 16:50

Hello my dear Shelly

How heartwarming snap that is !?
Nice composition, color coordination and marvelous bokeh at the background.
I use Canon but admit the high quality of Nikon 80-200 f/2.8.
Anyway congratulation on your good result!
Best regards and thanks for sharing

Takero

hispic (7399) 2009-05-05 20:52

Hello Shelly,
Very well-balanced composition. Good sharpness on the girls and nice blur in the background brought by your heavy lens. This image seems to get a clarity of color when reducing a green tint. Still definitely a successful shot.
Regards, Hisashi

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-05-06 1:27

Good morning, Shelly.
No need for explanations, them colors speak for themselves! This is the kind of totally spontaneous stuff one can't predict nor plan, it simply happens and you got to be alert if you wanna capture it. Therefore : perfect timing and a truly great presentation, TFS! Have a wonderful day, I'll be seeing you. HUGS,
Fulvio.

Dyerco (8980) 2009-05-06 4:03

Hi Shelly
Very sharp indeed and the colours are really vivid. Nicely composed with the girls forming a "L" shape. Perfect timing for a spontaneous shot.
Phil

windosil (764) 2009-05-06 8:05

Superb picture, Shelly, and excellent illustration of the usefulness of a big lens. Hope you did not suffer from carrying its weight!
TFS,Winifred

dareco (17094) 2009-05-06 8:28

Very nice colors and good sharp detail. Great timing, the expressions are great! TFS

Glint (3039) 2009-05-06 10:37

hello Shelly,
nwo you're talking! My kind of Shelly shot. Hit you in the eye colours & excellent sharpness. But what makes me smile is your note..this girls look so sweet in their pretty, girlie dresses but I bet that is only one side of a story. ..they look like they can handle themselves, pretty dresses or not.
thanks for this one,
Bev

Tobias__Ortmann (2589) 2009-05-09 7:13

Hi shelly,
nice picture.I really like the expressions of both girls.
The sharpness is not that good.
Maybe f/8 would have been better to get the other girl aso sharpened
but anyway I like it
well done
Toba

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-05-11 1:32

Bonjour, ma bonne amie Shelly,
Une bien jolie composition où les couleurs éclatent comme un fruit mûr au soleil !
L'objectif de l'appareil est de qualité, il traduit une excellente définition et un rendu des couleurs excellent.
Amitiés sincères.
Philippe

gunbud (27729) 2009-05-11 19:17

Hi Shelly,
Love that menancing glare from the lovely young lady in pink.
Wonderful clear natural colors here with outstanding sharpness.
Looks like the ice cream truck better show up soon to difuse this situation.
Great daily life shot.
Regards, Tom

emilbo (9253) 2009-05-13 6:26

Allô Shelley!
Très belle prise de vue et c'est le genre de photo que j'aime beaucoup avec dess enfants qui s'amusent. Belle expression qui en dit long. Excellente composition et superbe couleurs. Beau travail.
Félicitations!... et bonne journée,
Emilius

tedesse (13104) 2009-05-13 8:54

Hello!
Superb picture.
Very nice colours and good sharp details.
Very nicely done.
Greetings
Tadeusz

daisy-daisy (2) 2009-05-13 11:46

Hello Shelly ☺

Bright colors, yes, great for my eyes.
Happy shot of daily life.
It is a very pretty composition with cute expressions from child.

Well done Shelly.
My best regards

bracasha75 (21894) 2009-05-14 7:41

Helo Karen
In your naigbourhod things are never slow...
always is something in move
Very beautiful girls
TFS
Cheers,Braca

lrw1966 (1630) 2009-05-14 11:06

Shelly, Hi:

Amazing colors and clarity of details, Congratulations. OH!! the planning that is going on, I can see it in their eyes.

Thanks
Larry

Fis2 (45519) 2009-05-14 13:44

Witaj Shelly!
A very interesting scene.
Good frame and curious colors.
I like this daily life shot.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

guillaumejm (9036) 2009-05-16 14:43

hello shelly
great portrait. I like the vivid colours and the perfect focus.
warm regards
JMarc

Didi (35900) 2009-05-16 20:33

Hi dearest frien
Interesting and lovely scene with interesting little story of your neighbrorhood place.
I managed a little colour adjustment.
The weather is very bad in my place.
Sincères amitiés

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AiresSantos (41738) 2009-05-18 7:03

Hi Shelly
Fine double portrait with beautiful colours
I like a lot the low DOF and how you handled the light
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

PS - Thanks for your visit and critique

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-05-23 4:55

Hello Shelly:

A spontaneous moment of great beauty and, within an appropriate frame.

The sharpness set, compared to background out, is very good. Excellent.

Special greeting from Colombia, John