They're just fans! Photo

Photographer’s Note

"To be a child is to walk confident along difficult
and unknown ways in the anxiety to unmask mysteries.
To a child is to enjoy playing, dream the impossible.
A child knows nothing and is able to do everything.
To be a child is to hate clocks and compromises.
It is to have little patience and much haste.
And to be a child is also,
to be the adult whom has never forgot
the child who once was.
Maria A. Strella

Ser criança é andar confiante por caminhos difíceis
e desconhecidos na ânsia de desvendar mistérios.
Ser criança é gostar da brincadeira, do sonho, do impossível.
Criança é saber nada e poder tudo.
Ser criança é detestar relógios e compromissos.
É ter pouca paciência e muita pressa.
E ser criança é também,
ser o adulto que nunca esqueceu da criança que foi um dia.
Maria A. Strella

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casperduppy (1470) 2009-04-03 11:50

Hi Luca,
I noticed this yesterday and much prefer the natural colours in this one. I love pictures like this - full of faces so similar, but yet so different. Smiles, intrigue, timid, and exuberance all in one. Lovely to see, all the best, Casper

Poet (354) 2009-04-03 11:50

To "catch" a child is a joy forever :-)))))
Great picture, makes me happy!
Gr. Reggy

Docarmo (8846) 2009-04-03 11:54

Hi Luca,
Very beautiful image!
And we can see the child/you on their smiling eyes! I'm not saying it only in a metaphoric way... we actually can see you on the reflections of their eyes! Mainly the girl with a shy smile at right. What a quality of image! Hat off!
I like a lot the text of your note too... glad to read it in Portuguese ;-)
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

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Philippe (11787) 2009-04-03 12:37

Ciao, Luca. E bello di vedere queste facie sorridere con grandi occhi neri. Un bel gruppo di bambine che dimostrano une bella gioia di vivere.
Buona fine di settimana,
Philippe

MiguelP (14336) 2009-04-04 0:05

This is an interesting group portrait in a situation funny, so for me the point of this photo is that you achieve to tell us about the good sense of humour of the situation. I also love the POV. Congratulations.

Miguel

BennyV (4905) 2009-04-04 2:17

I love the idea of children as fans, Luca
- when they loose their admiration for the adults, is when they grow up.

And I just can't get enough of pictures crammed full with smiling faces.

One love.

Benny

Dpbours (220) 2009-04-04 2:25

Hi Luca,

Haha, nice capture! I like it how some look almost straight up and others are still getting closer to you. Very nice tight compo with all your fans. Nice!!

Greetings,
Dennis

bobocortis (14144) 2009-04-04 3:36

Ciao Luca.
In questi soggetti non ti batte nessuno.
Grande prova del superobiettivo.
Ciao.
Bobo.

Clairedelune (4885) 2009-04-05 17:39

What a wonderful photo, so full of life! You knew how to make them smile! And, that way, I smile too! ;)
The colors are a little too strong for my taste, but the contrast is definitively better than your previous version.
You are a very good photographer, Mr Belis! Don't stop in your run. It's inspiring!
Claire

dvlazar (6488) 2009-04-06 0:31

A photo of friendship and joy - well done. It's hard in my opinion to shoot kids when theyre in their masses - they're always moving closer and getting in each others way... but hear you got a clean shot so well done.
:) Dave