Play, a photo from Chian Rai, North

Photographer's Note

When the temp. rises to 35C+, the only escape for these children is a dip in a pool with friends, only days away from what could be called the world's largest waterfight, "Songkran"

This is a follow up photo to the previous titled "Pretend", with Micah captured as his more usual self. Grinning from ear to ear

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mdetay (4929) 2006-06-08 19:25

Hi Brittany,
Excellent capture, well done. The use of B/W is appropriate. TFS. Cheers.
Michel

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Jeronimo (1382) 2006-06-08 20:41

Very very very good shoot. You have a quality of photo, a POV and a DOV exelent. The subject, in action is very well worked. Well done.

euryan (8442) 2006-06-08 21:20

I thought was a Manny photograph when I first saw it. Anyway, this is a first class photo Brittany. I love the B&W tones. They really are well done, and this moment of capture is truly impressive. I really don't think there is anything anyone could possible criticize about this photo. Well done!
Regards,
Ryan

Polonaise (5802) 2006-06-08 21:51

Total perfection, Brittany.
Quite rare occurence to have a photo' magnifique, with nothing to complain.
Hats off to Canuck.
George

clarita (654) 2006-06-08 22:12

adorable pic!
i love how you framed this horizontally...beautiful in b/w.
great expression with great details...thx for posting.

stevep (556) 2006-06-08 22:17

Wow great photo Brittany, you've really managed to capture the mood and energy of the moment. I agree with euryan about the 'manny' likeness of this photo, you are reaching into the upper echelons in terms of quality here

poulinp (4530) 2006-06-08 22:41

Excellent portrait. Good control of the B&W for a numeric photograph! Your really understood when to choose B&W (not a big landscape with a lot of texture, but a close subject, strong in contrast) and how to manage it (a bit darker than a color shot). It goes in my favorite!.

ccooper (840) 2006-06-08 23:12

Brittany,
The joy you captured in his face is immense and I am impressed with the shot. Congratulations!

david (3992) 2006-06-08 23:17

wow brittany ... you will make quite a name for yourself if you can continue to post shots like this.

it's a great photograph and you've captured the scene well. the b&w is sensational and the joy on the boy's face is beautiful.

a fantastic composition and an instant favourite! :)

a suggestion, please try and include as much EXIF info as possible for future shots. if you want to know how to do this automatically, let me know. :)

Bien (4745) 2006-06-09 1:21

Hi Brittany, This is one very sublime shot! Very well composed in this format taken at a perfect time. I love the joy, happiness and fun that this little boy breathes. Excellent sharpness here as well - also in the water splashes - it's fantastic. Really top notch, bravo! Sabine

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-06-09 1:36

Hi Britanny,
Congratulations to you and Micah. He is simply a natural. Excellent sharpness. perfect choice for B&W.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

Amandine (1072) 2006-06-09 1:59

Hi Brittany, Itt's a very successfull portrait, you capturde well the happy expression of the boy, here water drive lmight in the all picture, it's very interesting. All is very shrap, well composed. Well done

DarkoG (8) 2006-06-09 2:22

Beautifull portrait.

Joy on kids face is contagious. You present his feeling excellently

Good work
Darko

marianita (3455) 2006-06-09 3:26

brittany
excellent capture! well done
excellent details, excellent expressions!
well done
marianna

dHitman (0) 2006-06-09 4:37

Hi Britanny,
Excellent photo! Great timming and expression from the boy. Focus and exposure is spot on, especially on the water. Great B&W work too. TFS!
Regards, Jino

La-Moreneta (466) 2006-06-09 5:49

Beautiful image ..
have nothing to complain about, the Black and white works
the image sharpness is just right 7/7

coco (30439) 2006-06-09 9:25

Hi Brittany.
Splendid picture and is true: this one remembers Manny's photos.
The moment, the DOF, the composition and the black and white,... all is good. And, of course, also the expression of his face.

Regards.

keithl (4) 2006-06-09 10:20

Wonderful, faultless photo.

Having said it's faultless, I did just try a marginally tighter crop to about a centimetre to the right of his ear, which I kind of liked. Not better, just slightly different.

russte (0) 2006-06-09 12:51

Hi Brittany, what a fantastic portrait! Like 'euryan', when I saw the thumbnail, I thought this was by Manny (and I think he is simply the best). Bitingly sharp and with excellent tones. Full of life too. A joy to view. Stephen

stefi (1230) 2006-06-09 13:06

A great portrait, the joy of this child is catching, and your shot communicates his feelings in a great way.
I also like BW conversion, the richness in tones of gray is impressive.
Thank you,
Stefano

everlasting (17634) 2006-06-09 13:13

Sheer delight onm the kids face, and such sharpness from you. Looks great in B&W gives a cooling feeling. Very well composed and timed.

quillo (11858) 2006-06-14 14:42

Hola Brittany, I am convinced that smiles like this of your photo are those that move the world, is a precious image with all the freshness and the likeable and a little while unique espontaneidad of. It is a composition with good resistances and a range of perfect grays.

Congratulations by your good work.

A strong hug friend.

Luciana (2269) 2007-04-30 23:21

Que delícia de brincadeira na água! Está aí uma combinação que geralmente resulta num sorriso assim, cheio de alegria...

Um abraço,
Luciana.

pascal13 (2100) 2007-05-23 13:16

Superbe photo et choix du N&B judicieux.J'aime beaucoup cette expression de joie sur son visage.
Une photo très plaisante.
Amicalement.
Pascal

sotiris_k (838) 2007-07-20 14:08

Very happy picture Brittany!!! Brings a lot of energy to the viewer... and I like B&W in this one!

Sotiris

Jason_teale (717) 2007-07-20 18:58

Wow I am totally amazed with this shot. The black and white tones are perfect, the vignetting is spot on and the moment in time is frozen perfectly! This is a great picture!

pracas (511) 2007-10-24 7:24

Brittany,

Wonderful capture... I can feel the chill of the water..and the joy of the kid...

CatherineD (4864) 2007-10-24 14:19

Hi Brittany,
This is a wonderfull picture which plays with light and water. The composition is perfect. Thanks,
Catherine

bachapi (369) 2012-04-07 9:07

C'est une photo remarquable pleine de vie! Le choix du noir et blanc est plus que bien vu.
Bravo!
Nathalie

Photo Information

Copyright: Brittany Staddon (BrittanyS) (229)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2006-04-07
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon 350d, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The world through those small eyes, mes favorites (1) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-06-08 19:20
Favorites: 11 [view]