W I N D O W S, a photo from Manila, NCR

Photographer's Note

Yesterday, I went to San Andres where the garbage dumpsite is. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to get in. It was a blessing in disguise. We went to a nearby housing instead and met some of the most fascinating kids I've ever encountered in my 3 years in photography.

These kids were looking out the window. Notice the curtain...it's all shredded in little pieces. they played around with it just to be noticed.

I am posting the BW version. Which is better?

cobraphil8, orme, johnnyh, gabrielpat, eleparc, Flavia, Scharan, Joffre, Lynette, belido, German74, Thrax, photographydoc has marked this note useful

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RGatward (20086) 2006-07-07 3:09

Clever shot, not only a dynamic busy group portrait, but also arranged in a careful way to give a coherent composition, nice work as usual.

Aazragi (1927) 2006-07-07 3:31

Hi Manuel
What a lovely shot you got here. Beautiful composition and great color use for.
Well done and keep it up n up.

My Best wishes are always with you.
M. Latif.

cobraphil8 (84) 2006-07-07 3:31

Hi Manuel,
I prefer the version color with the version black and white, primarily because of returned skin which is precisely excellent in the version color, I like much all these nuances.
And still which splendid composition with these various children, filled with simple joys and they are contagious, because I also have the smile now.
It is superb ;)
good WE
Philippe

orme (7219) 2006-07-07 3:34

You have captured so many wonderful expressions here, Manny. I especially like the girl on the right. Perfectly framed. I prefer the coloured version.

johnnyh (639) 2006-07-07 5:32

Great shot Manuel, they all seem like they haven't a care in the world. Wonderful group portait with good skin tones with their white teeth showing, fantastic job well captured regards John.

gabrielpat (7163) 2006-07-07 6:54

Hi manuel,
another perfect group portrait,each children has the same space on the photo.very nice composition and colours.and so pleasant smiles!! i prefer this version. regards.

eleparc (24063) 2006-07-07 6:54

they indeed looked like fun kids and enjoying the camera;-))

Just a question manny, how come you never comment anymore?

Vamos (40) 2006-07-07 9:04

Excellent contrast on the faces of the children! You have captured all the happiness of the moment in a single shot!
Good work Manuel!

fmfelman (118) 2006-07-08 10:17

Another great, expressive shot Manny. You caught a beautiful smile on every child's face. No matter the conditions they are living in, the happiness they find in life shines through.

Flavia (10352) 2006-07-18 12:00

Hi Manuel,

What a stunning picture. I think is one of the nicest kid's portrait I've seem here in TE. They seems so happy and spontaineous and this feeling of hide-and-seek as their faces appear in the middle of the curtain is really fantastic. The colors and contrast treatment is beutifull, I notice is kind of a caracteristic of your. I love the metalic bronze color of their skin. The Rosalinda's portrait o your gallery are also stuning.

Best Regards,

Flavia

Scharan (14144) 2006-07-20 21:33

Olá Manuel
Cada rostinho uma expressão que fascina e que me leva a mergulhar um pouco nesse mundo de criança.
A composição é excelente Manuel, ótimo trabalho, meus parabéns!
Um abraço,
Vera.

Lynette (1615) 2006-08-14 9:23

Hi Manuel,
I love your people portrait images. This one in particular has excellent contrast on the faces of the children! You have captured all the joy & happiness in a single shot! it really makes me smile.. Thank you for sharing so much!!
: ) Lynette

vhemmati (616) 2006-08-19 13:42

Hi,

Very well captured, I like the distribution of the faces acroos the frame. Good light.

TFS

-V

marietom (34611) 2006-11-21 16:42

magnifiques portraits, que de joie de vivre.
Marie

belido (19934) 2007-05-15 10:49

Hi Manuel,

kumusta po?
I love the low saturation and the chromatic colors of this picture. Very impressive feeling. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos
PS: I prefer this original version!

waseemkhan (1099) 2007-05-15 11:18

Hi Manuel ,
Excellent contrast on the faces of the children! You have captured all the happiness of the moment in a single shot.........
well don
waseem khan

pracas (511) 2007-11-06 2:17

hello manuel,

Great Capture.. kids are kids... I like the original version... its better than B&W.. normally B&W helps bring out the expressions better but here the color adds color to the joyous expression

German74 (777) 2008-01-06 7:44

Hola Manuel, veo mucha alegría en la imagen, excelente trabajo!!!!

ilvao (2308) 2008-02-26 13:33

Wonderful child
thanks to share this beauty multiple portrait
the light is magic and the colors unusual but great
all the best - olivier

vmukherjee (614) 2009-06-13 4:38

A very captivating shot indeed! The expressions on the faces, the tones and desaturated colours, all make this a great photograph.

Amirrezapakroo (465) 2010-02-07 0:12

Perfect shot !
Nice Composition with excellent color tone and light!!

photographydoc (92) 2012-04-26 22:41

hello Manuel, Powerful image!!! even through these little kids are very poor and living in slums they look so happy. I love how you captured their happy faces. composition, sharpness and detail is amazing their white teeth are amazing and very detailed. The color detail is great.