Musing

[truonda]

On my way home from the farmer's market I decided to stop by to check out the Christmas event at a local park. While I was wandering around I managed to snap this shot of a little girl musing over a reindeer decoration and petting it ever so gently as though it were a real animal. Her mom couldn't nudge her to move on until she heard her favorite Christmas song being played by the live band.



C&C welcomed.

[FrankMi]

This captures the essence of youth and wonderment in a beautiful way. Very appealing, Daniel, very appealing indeed!

[Manfred M]

Great shot Daniel; you have captured the moment just about perfectly. The magic of Christmas is really all about how the children react to it; especially if you leave out the over-commercialized aspects of the season.

Nicely done!

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[Rebel]

Nice shot Daniel, I love the light in this.

[truonda]

Thanks everyone.

[Kurtp]

This is a great shot. I would like to do more candid street shots but wonder if there are ethical restrictions. Do we need to get consents to publish and especially when the shot is of a child and the shot is going to be published to the internet. Just wondering. I really like how you used the natural lighting to develop depth in this shot.

[rpcrowe]

Lovely shot expressing the warmth of the season and the glow of a child...

[John 2]

It's the moment you have captured that makes this for me. Real innocence is hard to portray but you have done so here.

[IzzieK]

Beautiful Daniel -- the light in the little girl's face shows it all...

[davidedric]

Sometimes a picture just stops you in your tracks, and this is one. Lovely, and thanks for sharing.

Dave

[truonda]

Thanks again everyone. You are all too kind with your words.

This is a great shot. I would like to do more candid street shots but wonder if there are ethical restrictions. Do we need to get consents to publish and especially when the shot is of a child and the shot is going to be published to the internet. Just wondering. I really like how you used the natural lighting to develop depth in this shot.

Kurt, I believe that taking a photo of someone in a public place in general is OK though if someone approaches you and asks you to delete the photo you took of him/her then you should politely comply. Ultimately it depends on where you live and what the laws are pertaining street photography. Try Google street photography laws in your area.