Not so easy, but really funny! Photo

Photographer’s Note

The pink building at the back is the Old Cabildo, which was the former residence of the Congress. Till a new building was inaugurated this year.
Then the Congress moved and the Old Cabildo remained as a museum.

It was certainly the place where many historic activities took place along paraguayan history.

Even though it is a nice building, I preferred to show it as a background of these three children which were playing at the square in front of the Cabildo.

It is a way to confront the ancient times (Paraguay is not so old in terms of years) with a modern and newer image represented by the kids.

Why the title? Because when you see this picture you may think that it was kind of easy to take. But please check the workshop so you will have an idea how difficult and pleasant at the same time can be the job of a photographer...

I hope you like this pic that I will add to the Scav. hunt.

Thanks for your nice critiques and comments as always.

K.
At the workshop I bet you will not be able to identify me. I post my photo...violating TE rules...

=O)

Cropped, USM, and levels adj.

Kenny10pin, Bolivar, elihesamian, Peeotr has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-10-08 22:43

great shot, I like the sharpness of the kids and the their expressions, they are always different, well done

shutterbug (531) 2004-10-08 22:48

I like this a lot Cesar...I like the girl standing strong in the back, the wind in her hair helps this effect of boldness IMO. :) Great note, love the workshop, too funny!

~Stacey

avigur_11 (21307) 2004-10-09 0:01

This is a very good shot, Cesar. The different expression and the pink building on the BG are very nice. I like the way the girl is looking to the camera above the boys. Your WS is amazing, and I am really glad that you have posted it. Very good shot.

Bolivar (275) 2004-10-09 0:58

Cesar, tus retratos de los chicos paraguayos son escelentisimos.

clodreno (0) 2004-10-09 4:57

I Like this shot, and most of all the conditions in which you took it..
Very nice to have posted the WS.

Spoony (3539) 2004-10-09 5:42

I realy like the background... makes a very nice photo.
Kids expression are great too, naturaly...
Well done and see Cesar. Spoony.

elihesamian (26091) 2004-10-09 7:30

Yes,I agree,it's not easy,Cesar,i saw you WS,very interesting situation you had:)
But,anyway,I like it alot,fine group portraits shot,good use of DOF,And composition with notice to old cabildo is great,very well done,I like it,Cesar.
Yors
M

ma-tibou (4566) 2004-10-10 14:53

Bonsoir Cesar, un joli trio, un bel édifice au second plan, belle réalisation;
amitié.

centurion (0) 2004-10-13 9:11

Another beautiful children portraits Cesar. Interesting is to see the Parliament Building (or the former) in background. I think on the left side is the statue of Francisco Solano Lopez.

oochappan (22032) 2004-10-15 7:32

There is a lot more fun in the WS indeed so you did a fine job to mannage three of them in this composition each with a differant expression and I like the girl her hair waving in the wind.

harold (2271) 2004-10-15 8:20

Un bien joli portrait devant ce beau monument beau travail.