With a fist and a smile Photo

Photographer’s Note

The shot was extraordinary taken on film.
This kid was playing some war games with his friends, and in a split second i got this genuine fist and a smile.
The shot was on my mind for a very long time, but since it was on film, I had to wait untill i developed it. I hate that about film...

Camera: Nikon 60
Lens: 50mm, F1.8
Film: 800 Iso
Date: February, 2005
You keep asking about PS work, so I'll say in advance - No PS

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Critiques | Translate

nluarca (60) 2005-06-12 3:49

Children are great subjects. You really capture the carefreeness in his youthful eyes. I love it. Simple, yet beautiful.
Cheers, Nichelle

CliffW (2310) 2005-06-12 3:54

Composition wise, I think it's great. The cheeky grin, the light in his eyes and the mock fighting stance are all great. Put that together with the other boy looking off the other direction, with the shallow dof and it's really outstanding. On the technical side, the fact that you did this without PP is incredible. A new fav for me.

jinju (14265) 2005-06-12 3:59

This is a stunning shot. The fists and the smile, opposites but they go well here. His skin has a very interesting texture and his eyes are very powerful. It works perfctly with black and white too. You waited since february to get this photo? Wow, Im happy I dont use film anymore. Instant access to my images is so awesome.

MiguelP (14324) 2005-06-12 4:27

THis photo has a Sebastiao Salgado mood that I love. I also like this kind of compositions (I do it myself too) so I deeply love your photo, it has dynamism inside, joy of live, greatness... It´s good to be a child and have a all live in front of you. Congratulations Gilad, very well done.

sharkattack (268) 2005-06-12 5:02

what a beautiful photo Gilad...........superb composition unusual look and good finish.......well done

KevRyan (22378) 2005-06-12 5:31

Beautifully powerful image Gilad - I encountered this a few times in India from street kids in the cities - your photograph has a clarity and elegance that is spot on!

best wishes

Kev

faubry (32299) 2005-06-12 5:40

what regard... very good sharp and contrast, i like expression and background
thanks
francine

simonekarl (404) 2005-06-12 6:29

Great capture. It's those spilt seconds that make the difference. You've captured an expression in the boy that is simply superb, but also the boy in the background who is looking in completly the other direction. I like your DOF.

Furachan (0) 2005-06-12 7:28

Fantastically dynamic portrait, Gilad. Both heads are positioned just right. vVery nice contrast between the dour-faced boy to the left and the savage glee of the main boy. Superb! Francis

Amandine (1026) 2005-06-12 9:34

Very good portrait ! Very harp, amazing colors, his expression is so well captured ! You succeed in capturing a real moment of life. Thanks for sharing

bnallama (3755) 2005-06-15 12:12

Gilad, just discoverd your galery. This is a lovely shot... You have captured a wonderful smile here. Both thumbs up here. Bala

aravind_phd (237) 2005-06-21 14:15

Gorgeous shot Gilad.. I really like the timing here.. and the expression on the boy's face..

Aravind

clarita (654) 2005-06-30 22:55

like this one too! the neutral colors of this photo captured the right mood you aimed to shoot for...thx for sharing!

nygus (8077) 2005-07-31 8:29

you shouldnt hate the film, that kind of effect and quality u can not get on digital

lollie (0) 2005-10-22 9:17

I think your compsition is great, The first boy with is smile and is fist are going well together and th other boy at the background tis nice too. Very good work.

yigalco (372) 2006-04-06 15:52

Beautiful moment of smile,
Very good composition and colors contrasts

10x
Yigal

arkane (97) 2008-10-01 5:41

Wow...speechless...this is an amazing shot...the sharpening and the saturation are fantastic. i like the contrast between ht white and the rest of the image. For me the things that has a great impact on this picture are the fist, the smile and the eyes. these tell a story...Fantastic...Congratulations,
Marin

michelloupis (0) 2009-03-09 4:36

Hello Gilad,

One of the best shots of this kind I have ever seen. Amazing expression and desaturated color.

Thanks.

Take care

Nuno

goodfriend19 (265) 2009-06-28 8:50