Children's Games II Photo

Photographer’s Note

Last week, while waiting for my mechanic to finish servicing my car last week, I wandered over to Shady Grove Basic School. The Principal, who founded the school 35 years ago, told me she is now being rewarded by visits from successful lawyers, doctors and other professionals.

When I saw this little girl, I remembered the English playground chant: “I’m the King of the castle, you’re the dirty rascal.” I was struck by the girl’s look of confidence and wondered what was in her future. But for now, she’s enjoying boisterous games and perhaps feeling just a little bit superior to the “dirty rascals” hanging on the branch below her.

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stego (22318) 2009-06-07 12:04

Hi Mary,
A compelling portrait of the joy of childhood. Her lively face adds to the colours, light and visual arrangement nicely rendered by the tree and her pose. The hands below are a funny and interesting bonus.
Regards,
José

johnmcc (126) 2009-06-07 15:45

Hi Mary,

Your subject is quite mischievious looking and appears to be ready to spring at us out of the picture. Framed in green, she is wonderfully spirited. Thanks for sharing.
John

ddupre2 (886) 2009-06-07 22:20

jolie harmonie de couleurs, j'aurais aimé voir un peu plus l'arbre et les mains en dessous,

amitiés

dd

danyy (67882) 2009-06-07 23:37

Bonjour Mary,
des couleurs très fraiches et qui se mélangent bien et aussi toutes ces mains qui trahissent de l'activité plus bas, une scène sympathiques comme le sont les sourires des enfants.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

Silvio1953 (40677) 2009-06-09 22:17

Ciao Mary, lovely portrait with cute model in nice action, fascinating composition with splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

yedirenk (7123) 2009-06-14 0:21

Hİ MARY,
VERY LOVELY PORTRAİT WİTH NİCE FACE.A NİCE MOMENT.ALSO A VERY ELEGANT LADY WİTH BEAUTIFULL DRESS.SUPERB SHOT.WELL DONE.TFS
BEST REGARDS

CEVDET

isabela_sor (41881) 2009-06-14 0:23 [Comment]

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Paul57 (1631) 2009-07-16 14:42

Hi Mary,
Well-done. Beautiful colors and excellent natural lighting. Too bad this beautiful smile couldn't be reproduced wolrdwide!! TFS.
Paul