You can't see me but I can see you

[Mike Buckley]

Perhaps my five-year-old nephew Matthew didn't want to have his picture taken. So, he apparently wanted to keep an eye on me to make sure I didn't do anything unwarranted. His solution was to make sure I couldn't see him even though he could see me.

[ShaneS]

What a beautiful child and a lovely image Mike. I'm sure his Mom would love it in her stocking this holiday season.

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, Shane! I sent his mother a number of photos today including one that she is using for her holiday card.

Considering the content of this photo, it's ironic that this little guy constantly has an ear-to-ear smile that is unbelievably infectious.

[ShaneS]

If the three children in the images that you posted today are siblings there are some darned good genes in your family! And the photographer has some talent too as all the images are definitely keepers for the family album.

[kespada51]

Wonderful job.... It shows innocence and the power of youth

[chauncey]

Kids are natural, unadulterated, scene stealers...if ya get their eyes sharp enough to see their souls, you got a winner, almost every time.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to everyone. Shane is correct that the three children that I posted are siblings that have the benefit of great genes; both parents could be models.

[terrib]

I've been going back and forth on all three pictures trying to figure which I like the best (not that choosing is required but it's what I do ) I truly do love them all. They each are very different and have their own appeal. And although most everyone commented on the great smile of the youngest, that photo is just a great capture of a smiling baby. I know, catching the smile on camera, may be difficult but we see it all the time. I'm drawn more by the "purple waif" first picture. But most of all, I'm drawn by this one. The close crop and the shining eyes really draw me in and really make me want to know what this child is thinking. (and not being a kid person, I rarely care what a kid is thinking... )

Great capture, Mike!

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks for the detailed response, Terri. Not being a kid person, I also always want to know what they're thinking. My motivation about that is the strongest of all human instincts -- self-preservation.