One very happy boy

[Mike Buckley]

I was at a regional park with my family taking photos of my two nephews and niece. They were so active and the park was so crowded that every photo was at most a grab shot. Considering those conditions, I was pleasantly surprised with this one.

[John 2]

You should be quietly proud as well. It's a beautiful portrait. The choice of sepia was inspired.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you for the nod, John, and especially for mentioning the sepia toning. Most people seem to think it should be used only with timeless scenes but I'm perfectly happy to use it any time that seems appropriate with no regard to the look of timelessness.

[Shadowman]

Nice one.

[pnodrog]

Personally I nearly always prefer grab shot portraits to posed ones. If the lighting works (and it has) they usually better portray the personality and have a far more relaxed natural look.

Lovely shot.

[KimC]

Well done Mike! You hunted with your eye for this shot, so I wouldn't call it a grab shot, nor does it look like a grab shot. +1 to Paul on preferring candid portraits.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to everyone!

To be clear, this isn't a candid photo; it was posed in the sense that the boy loves to have his photo taken and I asked him to stop what he was doing for a moment. He did so for about half of a moment and everything also had to happen in between other children passing between the two of us. That explains why it was truly nothing more than a grab shot. On the other hand, as a good friend of mine now deceased used to say, a posed portrait is one when the subject and photographer conspire to make a photo. My nephew and I were co-conspirators.

[pnodrog]

Thank you to everyone!

To be clear, this isn't a candid photo; it was posed in the sense that the boy loves to have his photo taken and I asked him to stop what he was doing for a moment. He did so for about half of a moment and everything also had to happen in between other children passing between the two of us. That explains why it was truly nothing more than a grab shot. On the other hand, as a good friend of mine now deceased used to say, a posed portrait is one when the subject and photographer conspire to make a photo. My nephew and I were co-conspirators.

Perhaps I should have used the term informal rather than grab. It is obvious that the subject was aware that the photograph was being taken and was completely relaxed. Relaxed and trust in the photographer are the key.

[Rita]

However it happened that you got the shot it is a lovely image of a happy looking young man.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you, Rita!

[rpcrowe]

He radiates charm and happiness...

[Mike Buckley]

He radiates charm and happiness...

Now that I think about it, I don't ever remember seeing him in any other mood other than seriousness.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice image Mike , lovely boy

[Merlin52]

Nice one. The catchlights are a nice bonus and lift the eyes, the open mouth is pleasing too. I also like the toning.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to Binnur and John!

[dearjoyce]

That genuine, innocent smile have lightened up the mood. You did a wonderful job taking this photo.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you, Joyce! More importantly, welcome to CiC!

[Digital]

Mike, very nice portrait.



Bruce

[mugge]

Mike, I had to comment. Just great and thankfully not in colour.
Cheers Ole

[ST1]

He looks a happy chappie Mike. Great portrait the timber surrounds (bottom and side) place the subject contextually and I'm sure you framed it like that on purpose. However I think as a portrait it would work without those two elements as well.


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