DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
This image is not a part of any challenge.
Portfolio Images
Childhood in the Park
Childhood in the Park
SandyP


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: Girls
Date Uploaded: Apr 10, 2007

Viewed: 805
Comments: 35
Favorites: 10 (view)

 Aren't these girls cute? I went to this park where I used to eat lunch every day. They were sitting there just dangling their feet in the water, and they looked so pretty! And the older girl (Sela) was being so sweet to her little sister (Maggie).

I asked them if they minded if I took their picture, and they giggled but were so flattered. Their mom was standing by and didn't speak English, but was smiling and noddig like she approved. Sela assured me that it was okay. They seemed to really enjoy being photographed, so I spent quite a bit of time with them, and I let them pick the picture that they liked best to show y'all today.

By the time I left, I felt like these were girls from my church or something that were real friends -- close to my heart -- who I would surely see again.

Every once in a while, you really get lucky with the candid thing. This is one of my favorite pictures ever :)

Oh, and thanks for humoring me about big borders. Sorry, but for the web, I love them. I think they give you an idea what a photo would look like actually framed. I love 30-day things where you can do what you like without worrying about getting your picture trashed :) I'd never be that dumb to use one in a challenge tho :)



Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 08/19/2007 07:26:20 PM
this is very nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/19/2007 03:18:11 PM
WOW! Great use of dodge/burn in your editing. Magnificent tones. WOW... Very nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/28/2007 11:48:11 PM
What a great pair! I love the processing this is such a beautiful shot, i love the way that the smaller girl is peaking around her sister with a different expression
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/04/2007 02:00:38 PM
Sandy, they're lovely, and look so relaxed. I love the younger gal's facial expression! Great capture! I hope you're able to find them again & give them a copy-that would be priceless!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/04/2007 06:09:08 AM
Beautiful shot Sandy, really shows your connection with them. Technically perfect of course too.

Jack
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/11/2007 09:21:18 PM
Such a natural pose and beautiful faces!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/11/2007 05:23:01 PM
Lovely choice of tint to accentuate these beauties. You have a good eye and the framing and moment has enhanced their innocent loveliness.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/11/2007 05:13:09 PM
Really beautiful girls Sandy and you did a wonderful portrait of them. I love the light in their eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/11/2007 02:22:47 AM
Great picture!! I envy you cause I also have some problems at asking to take a picture of someone I don't know. This came out wonderful.

I love your PP you did very very well, love the background, and the frame ;)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/11/2007 12:50:14 AM
this is lovely, they look so sweet together.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:33:05 PM
This is really beautiful. I love their expressions, the focus is perfect and the tones are just wonderful!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:10:49 PM
I LOVELOVELOVE LOVE this!! Going into my faves!! Your tones are GREAT!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 05:31:28 PM
Outstanding composition, Sandy. I love their sparkling eyes and the vintage mood. Timeless...classical photo!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 05:16:08 PM
Really beautiful, expert editing, and perfect crop... lovely clarity and composition. A very professional photograph.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 05:03:24 PM
Sensational. Very emotive and touching!! You are just zoomin girl.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 12:45:06 PM
really beautiful! i love the sparkles in their eyes!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 12:45:01 PM
Great composition & the lighting is perfect! I do agree with you with the borders, definitely gives it a feel of it being in a frame. Their eyes are so nice & bright! You really managed to capture their real smiles too, not the fake "I'm smiling because you asked me to", great job!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 12:23:22 PM
An absolutely gorgeous portrait Sandy, you really out did yourself with this. The odds might be slim to none...but have you thought about printing this to carry with you in hopes of giving it to the mother if you run into her again. Something like this would be quite the treasure, just a guess but real portraits may be outside of their means.

I can't help but smile with this one!

Message edited by author 2007-04-10 17:04:52.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:57:36 AM
This is a great shot! The tones and composition are wonderful! But the thing that grabs me is the little girls expression. I am drawn right to her it is just priceless! She has such a great face curious and strong with a touch of sadness. Amazing!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:36:46 AM
I have little to say other than this is visual perfection.
Bravo!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:20:25 AM
WOW Sandy, this is just AMAZING and IMO one of your best
photos. Everything in this image is flawless, so good composed,
but yet so natural, spontaneous , the expression on their faces is priceless. The sephia tones are just perfect and the clarity is excellent.
You have such a talent, and something that is IMO most important
in photography, you have an "EYE", you are so good in catching the
perfect moment.

Adding to my favorites!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 11:17:13 AM
beautiful portrait, sandy. i love the dof and the tones. their expressions are priceless.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 09:49:41 AM
Beautiful, Sandy! What incredible focus and perfect DOF! The reflection in the water is great. I really like how the background enhances the portrait and how some of the elements serve to frame those cute girls. I hope that you keep posting candids and other shots of people whom you've just met. It's inspiring me to be brave and to get out of my comfort zone. Thanks!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 09:09:33 AM
Love the smile and the contrast offered by the expression of the little girl! Beautiful portrait!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:57:57 AM
I love this one. Very cute expressions, the color is great and the framing with the trees and water works perfectly!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:47:55 AM
That little girl on the right is just about the cutest. Beautiful girl. The younger one is like "HUH>?" hee hee Great capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:47:48 AM
This is fantastic, really fantastic! I really wish I could just go up to people like you did and ask to photograph them! I don't have the guts tho :( Great job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:44:27 AM
You captured wonderful expressions on these girls faces. Great tones, and DOF. Cute girls Sandy! Very nice!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:19:47 AM
Gorgeous capture. The Sepia tone really brings out the photo. The looks on the girls faces are great. The angle is perfect and you have the right amount of focus.



Message edited by author 2007-04-10 09:20:07.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 08:04:12 AM
What an eye you have, Sandy! This is just gorgeous. I especially like the DOF and how the very subtle textures add to the shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 07:53:56 AM
Very nice Sandy. Great eyes, great smile, great comp. Just an overall wonderful feel to this capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 07:48:38 AM
I love there smile, I love there eyes, I love how they are looking at you.
I also love how this image comes together in harmony and actually looks as it is just so natural, and so beautiful..... Well done Sandy.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 07:42:06 AM
This is beautiful Sandy
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 07:40:45 AM
fantastic shot! aded to my favorites...wonderful poses but techinically awesome too....I like the frame...; )
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/10/2007 07:40:12 AM
I'm like you Sandy I like the borders.

They are beautiful, I like the coloring and focus on their eyes.

Great job as always.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Prints! - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2024 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/19/2024 06:49:00 AM EDT.