Aren't these girls cute? I went to this park where I used to eat lunch every day. They were sitting there just dangling their feet in the water, and they looked so pretty! And the older girl (Sela) was being so sweet to her little sister (Maggie).
I asked them if they minded if I took their picture, and they giggled but were so flattered. Their mom was standing by and didn't speak English, but was smiling and noddig like she approved. Sela assured me that it was okay. They seemed to really enjoy being photographed, so I spent quite a bit of time with them, and I let them pick the picture that they liked best to show y'all today.
By the time I left, I felt like these were girls from my church or something that were real friends -- close to my heart -- who I would surely see again.
Every once in a while, you really get lucky with the candid thing. This is one of my favorite pictures ever :)
Oh, and thanks for humoring me about big borders. Sorry, but for the web, I love them. I think they give you an idea what a photo would look like actually framed. I love 30-day things where you can do what you like without worrying about getting your picture trashed :) I'd never be that dumb to use one in a challenge tho :)
What a great pair! I love the processing this is such a beautiful shot, i love the way that the smaller girl is peaking around her sister with a different expression
Sandy, they're lovely, and look so relaxed. I love the younger gal's facial expression! Great capture! I hope you're able to find them again & give them a copy-that would be priceless!
Great composition & the lighting is perfect! I do agree with you with the borders, definitely gives it a feel of it being in a frame. Their eyes are so nice & bright! You really managed to capture their real smiles too, not the fake "I'm smiling because you asked me to", great job!!
An absolutely gorgeous portrait Sandy, you really out did yourself with this. The odds might be slim to none...but have you thought about printing this to carry with you in hopes of giving it to the mother if you run into her again. Something like this would be quite the treasure, just a guess but real portraits may be outside of their means.
This is a great shot! The tones and composition are wonderful! But the thing that grabs me is the little girls expression. I am drawn right to her it is just priceless! She has such a great face curious and strong with a touch of sadness. Amazing!
WOW Sandy, this is just AMAZING and IMO one of your best
photos. Everything in this image is flawless, so good composed,
but yet so natural, spontaneous , the expression on their faces is priceless. The sephia tones are just perfect and the clarity is excellent.
You have such a talent, and something that is IMO most important
in photography, you have an "EYE", you are so good in catching the
perfect moment.
Beautiful, Sandy! What incredible focus and perfect DOF! The reflection in the water is great. I really like how the background enhances the portrait and how some of the elements serve to frame those cute girls. I hope that you keep posting candids and other shots of people whom you've just met. It's inspiring me to be brave and to get out of my comfort zone. Thanks!
This is fantastic, really fantastic! I really wish I could just go up to people like you did and ask to photograph them! I don't have the guts tho :( Great job!
Gorgeous capture. The Sepia tone really brings out the photo. The looks on the girls faces are great. The angle is perfect and you have the right amount of focus.
I love there smile, I love there eyes, I love how they are looking at you.
I also love how this image comes together in harmony and actually looks as it is just so natural, and so beautiful..... Well done Sandy.....
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