Photographer's Note
Life full of life...
The smile of the boy, the little puppies, the colors... all of them speak of how life is so lively (or so it seems).
This picture was taken in the temple close to my place. He is one of the boys who live in the vicinity of the temple. Stray dogs found their refuge in the temple (along with thousands of cats) because the monks feed them and take care of them. These puppies will certainly have the temple as their home and this little boy as their big brother.
Auto-adjustments, desaturated the red and played with the lighting filter
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(3418) 2004-01-11 19:55
Wow. The colors are very eyecatching and the subject just tugs the heart.
jhaider
(1234) 2004-01-11 20:29
There's a lot of emotion in these photo,
it's remind me a tragic scene of Apocalypse Now.
I put it in BW just to see...
quegardens
(1469) 2004-01-11 20:35
I like the combination of the happy face,vivid colours contrasting with the softer sheltered zone under the boards for the sleeping puppies.The only little nitpick Manny would be the overexposure on the boy's headband.
AdrianW
(2274) 2004-01-11 20:41
Good shot! You know what they say, never work with children and animals - well you just proved "them" wrong! I particularly like the way the kid is providing framing and subject for the image, and the contrast between the vivid colours of his clothes and the dull almost derilict appearance of the surroundings. If I were to change anything I'd probably have a little less light on the top of his headgear, but that's only minor. Lovely capture :-D
karin
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(175) 2004-01-11 20:44
This picture is another good depiction of children's world. The colours are contrasting but appealing. The scene is very unique. I like this a lot.
Giando
(80) 2004-01-11 20:53
good work. Who could resist at this picture! ^_^
I like the play of the light on the dogs and the child seems very happy to be there
CoolDan
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(2516) 2004-01-11 21:00
Superbe. Un enfant et un chien, quel beau sujet. Le cadrage est parfait et les couleurs ressortent très bien. Félicitations.
RandomCameraGuy
(3071) 2004-01-11 21:13
Very nice. I love the lines created by the wooden planks in the background. Nice colours and sharpness. Though the towel on the boys head seems overexposed.
soundsangels
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(1703) 2004-01-11 21:46
Pourquoi lorsque je regarde l`une de vos photos , je sais sans avoir vu le nom de l`auteur, que c`est vous....
Pourquoi quelqu`un avec tant de talent que vous, réussit à dire "je ne serai jamais photographe professionnelle....
Moi j`appelle ca..l`humilité....et un talent fou.....
Toujours sensible dans ses choix techniques et ses sujets....
Merci de nous permettre de rester branchés sur les vraies richesses/réalités de la planête.
scalerman
(26900) 2004-01-11 21:47
Manny, it's a wonderful and heart-rending shot. Poor people. Poorer dogs, but good eye.
dsidwell
(9783) 2004-01-11 22:04
This image really "wows" me. The soft lines of the boy and the kittens and the hard angles of the boards are so nicely juxtaposed, that the image is interesting all over, but the focus ultimately rests on the boy's face. Nice use of lighting filters again, too.
AdiAdar
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(2500) 2004-01-12 1:01
perfact frame. The story it's says, the color combination between the shirt and the sandals and the old wood, and the green on the boy's had. Just grait
momshu
(505) 2004-01-12 1:20
Lucky puppies and the boy just as pleased with his find. Did your spot light (?) filter cause the blow out on the head ban? Though don't think it matters on such a great shot.
nwoehnl
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(122) 2004-01-12 3:01
This is once again adorable for its subject, and admirable for the skill with which you did it. Nice contrast between the vivid colors and cheerful smile of the boy's clothes, and the pale surroundings; and who can resist the little puppies anyway. The green towel is a bit overexposed, but it doesn't at all diminish another of your wonderful efforts, Manny.
clodreno
(0) 2004-01-12 3:26
Very sweet picture Manuel. This kid is simply adorable. Your rendering of the subject is also nice. Everything is where it should be.. You are becoming very good.
The light, the composition.. Simply NICE.
avigur_11
(22553) 2004-01-12 3:30
This is great, Manuel, I hope you never end with this excellent series of children. You never stop surprising. There is a lot of happiness in this shot.
Great job!
Mireille
(2604) 2004-01-12 4:19
He is so cuuuuuute ! I love this picture, the boy is so happy, so proud. Well done !
khamoon
(162) 2004-01-12 4:54
You said it Manny, it's full of life : the kid, the puppies, the colors... I also like how the wood boards are placed. There is just an overexposed spot on the green towel.
jrj
(34843) 2004-01-12 5:33
Well seen and a fine composition, interesting with the boy and "his" puppies. Well balanced light and coloursetting. Good job Manuel
orme
(7219) 2004-01-12 5:51
Excellent! I like the contrast between the boy, who seems to have so much life in him, and the dogs that are absolutely exhausted. I appreciate your note - it gives us a happy ending to this shot. Great colours, framing and textures on the wood.
joseelias
(0) 2004-01-12 8:51
Great work on this one! I like the way you treated the background which creates an unusual atmosfere (colors and textures)to highlight the boy. Really excelent!
maciekda
(19895) 2004-01-12 9:04
good shot, the composition is really good, interesting colors, the picture is almost monochromatic, the only colorful things are boy's clothes.
there is a bit too much PS work for me though... the effect in the background is interesting but doesn't look very natural. I wonder how the original picture before postprocessing looks like...
good work.
maywoo (0) 2004-01-12 14:18
a beautiful photograph it immediately caught my eye because of the colors, composition and the boy's smile. And then what a wonderful discovery to click on the photo and see the puppies! life among harsh surroundings!
martin
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(1242) 2004-01-12 14:37
Another that has gone straight into my favourites, Manny. It is an image which would surely provoke an emotional reaction in any viewer. I like the composition and, without knowing precisely what you have done, the post-processing seems to have highlighted precisely what should be highlighted.
emax
(920) 2004-01-13 16:19
Really great pic. Interesting expression of happy boy. It is looked that he likes the young dogs. The colours of its clothes are wonderful. On all your pics I like the the dark shading. This style gives to your pics the artistic value.
Motrem
(2392) 2004-01-14 6:48
This scene is moving, full of life and enjoyment with promise of future. Beautiful game of light, sensational colours and charming smile.
Cette scène est touchante, pleine de vie et de joie avec promesse d'avenir. Beau jeu de lumière, couleurs éclatantes et sourire charmant.
femkevdh
(2633) 2004-01-15 2:07
great daily life photo Manuel! It's a warm capture of what seems like a hard life. The kids' expression is really lovely too. Don't really mind the overexposure in the boys head; makes him glow even more! ;-)
SavioCastro
(601) 2004-01-15 8:15
Grande foto, belo retrato, cheio de esperança, a roupa multicolorida da criança está ótimo (pena que a peça verde está um pouco superexposta), o título e a notas merecem registro. Bom Trabalho. Parabéns
eleparc
(24063) 2004-03-07 8:22
picture full of life and a good one where beauty, love and care would prevail. a nice message you send here Manny! As I already said a hundred times great shot. there is no superlative for your photos. I read claude telling you to turn pro. You desserve this compliment and i fully agree with him! "chapeau bas" we say in French, "hats down" would be the approximate translation.
amitai
(879) 2004-04-04 13:07
Very very pretty, i like this a lot. great colors too. very simple and untouristic view.
sengir
(4956) 2004-05-28 18:00
too bright on his head - pity, because otherwise it just rocks ;) (great light, good composition, nice situation)
I'll give you only one point because from now on I will put different (tighter) standards for you :) (otherwise it would be boring just to click 2 points with every picture :)
kai
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(422) 2005-09-12 9:59
excellent photo, smileing face from the boy can tell the hole great story :)
Photo Information
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Copyright: Manuel Librodo (manny)
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(22032) - Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2004-01-10
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Enfants [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2004-01-11 19:51
- Favoritos: 7 [ver]
