Cadena de Amor, a photo from Iloilo, Western Visayas

Photographer's Note

I took this picture in San Joaquin, a town in Iloilo City.

Pinoy children are the best subjects you can ever have. They love to pose. They are also goodlooking and full of life.

Cadena de Amor...that's the name of teh flower vine they are palying with. Incidentally, they are also forming a chain of love.

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roamermark (1592) 2006-04-29 21:58

great smiles and fantastic colours. Nice shot.

Cheers
Mark

jsec (2154) 2006-04-29 22:04

A picture full of life. Superb capture. Crystal sharp.

kensimage (8563) 2006-04-29 22:07

The POV is great Manny, it's so 3D it almost makes me dizzy! It's a great shot, full of life and color. It's nice that none of the kids are blocked by other kids. A perfect shot for TE. Regards, Ken.

clarita (654) 2006-04-29 22:12

great pic!
i love the comp/rainbow of colours.
great sharpness as well.
thx for posting!

bakes888 (18499) 2006-04-29 22:26

I have to agree with everybody else here and also add my congrats on a superp photo.

Well done

TFS

Cheers
Paul.

CaptainJack (0) 2006-04-30 0:21

Hi Manuel, great shot of a spontaneous moment, really gripped (literally with that hand reaching out of the composition)! The greenery really adds to the punch of color throughout this photo. The cropped off head / body of the girls at the top are a slight downfall but overall, solid work.

Graal (103040) 2006-04-30 2:29

Hi Manuel,
funny and beautiful photo. I like the natural poses and smiles of childrens. Excellent quality of photo. Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

dvlazar (6662) 2006-04-30 2:33

So much exciting activity - this one is a real hit on the senses. So much interesting detail and things to see. Looks like a lot of fun.
Regards,
dave.

MDL (1102) 2006-04-30 2:57

The children so injoy and fun. Lovely!

evanrizo (462) 2006-04-30 3:04

Hi Manuel!
I like this so much.
It is very powerfull, full of life, you shot it so to give us the effect of 3D image.
Thanks for share.

ndb1958 (9289) 2006-04-30 5:53

Love it ... nice all these smiles. Power to the kids. Beautiful image, Nino

DiaAzul (1403) 2006-04-30 7:59

The outstretched hand here definitely gives the composition its strength. It also gives each child an individual personality which really comes through in the pictures. The only thing that I would think about is whether a greater shutter speed would freeze the action and give sharper features to some of the faces, or whether keeping the action blurred works better - either way it is still a great picture.

eleparc (24063) 2006-04-30 11:12

This photo is stunning Manny! I just did not remember that you were such a giant;-) The colors, the framing, the attitudes are all perfect! this is a great happy photo!

coco (30439) 2006-04-30 12:28

Hi Manuel.
Nice POV and powerful colours.
This photos looks plenty of life and happiness.
Really and very enjoyable picture.

Carlos.

cessy (13647) 2006-04-30 13:46

very nice capture of their expressions, Manuel
excellent shot

verde (957) 2006-04-30 14:54

fantastic colorful picture. like heaven with all the children playing and the wonderful flowers everywhere. this is what carefree, happiness might look like
b

sengir (4956) 2006-04-30 20:10

what draws my attention here is, except for incredible energy, slightly unreal look of this photo. I mean the whole composition is completely twisted, POV is twisted, kids are twisted in all directions (the best is the one in background, we can see only legs) that it looks more like a painting than ordinary photo.
Outstanding picture for sure

veronika (6058) 2006-05-01 4:17

Amazing joyfull lively smiling cheerful enjoyable and CRAZY shot Manuel and i love it!! :)
Vero

yanseiler (20) 2006-05-05 6:13

Hi Manuel,

A nice living shot, I have one question about the sharpening, are you using a special feature to do it, your shots always look so sharp and clean ?

Thanks in advance
Kindly
Yan

iGirl (1223) 2006-08-06 21:32

These kids look so active, I think it's amazing that you were able to get the shot before they all ran out of the picture! They look so happy and energetic, it puts a smile on my face. I love the hands reaching toward the camera, and even a foot. :) Nice brilliant colors, and I like the tilt of the camera.

Thanks for sharing!

Erin

realimis (820) 2006-08-28 11:20

Hello Manuel
Your picture make me smile!!Very happy and pleasant!The colours and the smiles of the children are amazing!!There is so much action in your picture!!A picture full of life and expressiveness!!Congratulations!
Regards
Rene

Don_Gusti (0) 2006-10-20 21:05

Marhaba Manny,

Every time I look at this photo I get happy & remember all the good things in life.
Remember how this planet is full of happiness & the good side much powerful than the dark one. I don’t know how you got this photo but I just can say: congratulations

Gusti

partha (14023) 2007-03-23 4:49

Yes, I fell the happiness. Nice angle of view, clicked at the perfect moment.everything going right.
Regards.
Partha

radiohead (359) 2008-09-13 3:58

Hi Manny,
A great photo! You have captured a wonderful sense of energy and fun. Great POV and colour. I feel happy just looking at this image!
Kind regards, Michele

mattmorrison (134) 2009-01-19 14:36

They are certainly loving life and loving the fact that you are there taking their picture. I am really drawn into the picture due to the action. Thanks for sharing.