Fountain of Youth

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• Silke (23856)
• [2008-03-09 7:25]
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Simply delightful!
The joy is wonderful to see.
Brilliant action shot, flying hair and all
And I love the crop with the fountain spray right along the left edge
Superb work
TFS
P.S. Fun to have you as my downstairs neighbour in the gallery today :D

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• Redrubin (8207)
• [2008-03-09 7:25]

Hi Richard
very nice shot and great water effect with the child
Ciao
Lucio

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• Jan (3965)
• [2008-03-09 7:30]

What a joy!! Very well captured!!

Janneke

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• Ananfoto (0)
• [2008-03-09 7:31]

Hi Bro,
This is perfect shot and perfect timing..
Beautiful...Really!!!..I like it very much..:)
Excellent!!!

Salute,
Anan

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• HeadlessGuy (1099)
• [2008-03-09 7:36]

Hi Rich,

You're like the perfect 5D ad to me. Every single photo you take seems to be pin sharp with nice blur of the out of focus areas.
I mean since you obviously not a better photographer than I am it must be your equipment :D (I hate to have to write it's a joke but you can never be too careful these days)

It's a great shot and I can not help but feel all happy inside when seing this. Can't wait for my daughter to get a bit older so she can be let loose for photo ops like this.

If anything, I might have framed it a bit tighter but then again, it might not have worked.

Great shot!

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• taba (1562)
• [2008-03-09 7:54]

hi Richard
nice capture and lovely children´s face, she´s really enjoyng the fun... their parents maybe aren´t so happy :)

Taba

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• Marsupilami (284)
• [2008-03-09 7:56]

Hi Richard,
C'est une image très forte. Netteté, couleurs, mouvement, ambiance... Très difficile je suppose de capturer un moment comme celui-là. Bravo en tous cas, c'est magnifique de joie et de fraicheur ;-)
Marsupilami

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• wieyos (6077)
• [2008-03-09 7:58]

Hi Richard,

what a great shot of a very lively mood. a child and water...something all kids love to play with.

i like the 'frozen' water splashes and as Silke put it - the flying hair - are just great.

TFS
Regards
Agoes


Thanks for viewing my Watchful Eyes .

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• ved (517)
• [2008-03-09 8:01]

brilliantly captured...
the details in ur snap are just amazing.. the happy expression on the kid's face... the all around water droplets... the deep contrasting colors...
great composition..
tfs
ved

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• lisapw1 (5344)
• [2008-03-09 8:16]

Hi Richard,

There is nothing like the pure joy seen on the face of a child. This photo is just priceless. We also have many fountains in the Atlanta area such as this and the kids love it. (some adults too...:D)

I love how you have captured the hair flying, the expression of absolute contentment, and all of the frozen drops of water. I also like the water to the left...

This one will stay with me today! It's a charmer!

Lisa

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• Jens (4623)
• [2008-03-09 10:45]

Hi Richard
Being at the right spot at the right time, that does the trick, I like this one very much, good light, good action and a great composition, well done and well seen, my compliments.
Regards
Jens.

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• dareco (10183)
• [2008-03-09 11:32]

Oh this looks FUN!!!! A really great action shot with the water splashing. I love her smile, she looks SO HAPPY!!!

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• tibig (7047)
• [2008-03-09 12:11]

A fine picture, yes, the fountain of youth, enjoyed in innocence.
Regards,
Tibi

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• Dawn (16019)
• [2008-03-09 13:22]

How delightful...and what fun, you have captured this beautifully Richard..well done. Love the title.
Cheers
Cuzzy

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• Regiomontana (2227)
• [2008-03-09 18:06]

I know I am not supposed to say how beautiful this one is, that I have to give the reasons why I think that. Well, first, my English is not too good, and second, sometimes there are no words to explain some things that are beyond our eyes. Here, besides the good colors, the sharpness and the movement of the water, the happiness of the smiling child, and the body expression, specially in the little hands, are just a few things this photo is talking about. So, even I should not say it: This is an EXCELLENT photo.
I love it.

Lorena

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• rewshearer (15527)
• [2008-03-09 18:35]

Well ... believe it or not, I think this is a 'photographer's photograph' It's essentially photojournalism of the kind - and quality - that would probably get you a slot in the back page of the newspaper.
It's beautifully sharp, perfectly exposed, excellent bokeh - face it, it's a good shot.
Rew

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• pozaru (16089)
• [2008-03-10 0:18]
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wow, this is pure joy; congrats !

thanks,
v
ps.Superb atmosphere on the beach.
pps. Li is a bit to centered

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• Ramdan (5212)
• [2008-03-10 3:09]

Hi Richard,
Love to see this very much...
> Great sharpness of the main subject, your lovely daughter.
> Frozen splash, which was carefully exposed to not OE (I have some kind of 'phobia' shooting water especially outdoor... :D)
> Great bokeh, nice blur.
> And... beautiful girl, which her well organized mother had taken great care of.

What more... it's The 5D + L lens + you, and your photography skills to make this great shot.

Best Regards,
Ramdan

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• ralph (3633)
• [2008-03-10 4:39]

Well done Mr Arab, quite a moment you froze for us all to see. Take lots of photos, they grow up very quickly.
Nico

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• bluepianowaits (2552)
• [2008-03-10 5:08]

Hi Richard,

Great shot of the carefree ness of childhood. A great moment well captured

Cheers
Tom

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• jonathanhart (10408)
• [2008-03-10 10:01]

fine colours and perfect sharpness, very good capture
regards
jo

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• OeilMagique (3319)
• [2008-03-10 22:36]
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Hi Richard
This image captures the joy of the child with excellent photography techniques. The short depth of field with the sharp focus puts all our attention on the subject. Love to see the water drops. Did a workshop not to improve the presentation, but maybe to give it a timeless look. This image as the perfect contrast for the transformation.

Paul

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• kaooao (402)
• [2008-03-11 7:22]

Hi, Richard!

Great composition, good scene.

Regards
Mila

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• perryhooter (25908)
• [2008-03-11 19:56]
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Lovely portrait for her album Richard.

The DOF is spot on , the clarity and colors, and what about her joyful expression . she sure did enjoy the moment .

I bet you did have as much fun capturing all those kids with your daughters playing and running around.

Cheers!
Robert

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• boomcat (10927)
• [2008-03-12 1:44]
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i been meaning to comment this few days ago but i keep on forgetting.. i was sleepy that time and don't have the strength to comment but i did open and see :) this is your hannah banana, right? i love seeing the joy in her face playing with the water fountain..

well taken with fine detail, Richard.. tfs..

regards, terry

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• rintile (11097)
• [2008-03-12 16:20]

Hi Richard, great shot, great momment, great colors details and sharpen, you cath the just momment, incredible kid face. TFS

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• Niva (6374)
• [2008-03-14 18:03]

A lovely scene, a very nice capture, Richard!
It´s really amazing to deal with children happiness.
Well done. TFS.
Kind regards,
from Recife,
Nivaldo

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• moli (7065)
• [2008-03-15 1:28]

Aloha Richard.
Beautiful shot when kids are playing with water.
Great SHARPNESS this is the point!
Good moment captured.
Regards.
Janek Hans Kloss

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• Janice (27193)
• [2008-03-16 12:05]

Hi Richard, great action shot of your little girl. What fun for the girls to play in the water fountains. The excitement on her face just shines.
The water has frozen in action so well too.
Cheers
Janice

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• jean11-3 (2677)
• [2008-03-16 13:15]
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Hello Richard,
a delightful portrait of your daughter,her expression is so spontaneous.
The droplets of water are suspended in time.The fountain to the side added to the central one gives a real feel for this water feature.
Excellent sharpness,tfs.
Regards Jean.

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• jpinkham (904)
• [2008-03-16 13:19]
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A truly prize capture, Richard. These are the moments to cherish and celebrate and remember. Nice timing and good control of the shutter and aperture to get this expression and the freezing of the water droplets. There's such joy in this photo; it's great fun. Nicely composed, with the eye drawn right to that happy face. I like the workshop, too, but color seems best for this energy.

Regards,
Jim

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• puffy (16565)
• [2008-03-16 14:15]
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Hi Richard,

What a happy photo, :D excellent captured of her expression, love it! I also like how you captured the water splash... like frozen in midair! :D Very well taken,

Cheers,
Sweety

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• MLINES (6565)
• [2008-03-19 16:13]
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Hi Richard, A fine spontaneous capture of kiddie at play. Her face is full of joy, chip off the old block, thank heavens. Good PP to make it lively. TFS. Murray.

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• shelbeesmom (33420)
• [2008-03-20 6:14]
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Oh my goodness Richard she is almost GROWN!! I can't believe how big she is getting! This is just superb, LOVE the stop action shots, especially of your wee ones! Her hair has that perfect flip! Some of us spend hours trying to flip our hair! HAHAHA!
This photo evokes good emotions! I love it!
Linda
B-)

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• japiey (8724)
• [2008-03-20 6:20]
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Hi Richard,

ENERGETIC !!!!
Beautifull shot of this lovely kid..
Cute expressions of joy !!

jp

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• Jacqueline (1880)
• [2008-03-24 5:49]

Hai Richard,
The girl had so much fun with the water, you can see it on your picture, beautiful.
Gr, Jacqueline

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• WMcK (6410)
• [2008-03-29 3:24]

I am sitting back with my coffee on this lovely Sunday morning , enjoying the galleries I missed while away and found this one. You know I am loving it. The movement in the water and her hair is so wonderful and the colour is beautiful. There are even little drops of water captured on her finger tips. Of the two water images I think I like Jess the best, but I would be thrilled to capture one half as good as this.
Regards
Wanda

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• rminkow (5796)
• [2008-04-08 16:15]

Hi Richard..these are great shots of the young girl and the water...wonderful compositions and expressions...great work.

Roger

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• captainsgirl (6517)
• [2008-05-17 12:49]

Hi Richard,
Oh what a sweet photo!! Made me smile right off the bat looking at it! The innocense of the child is a beautiful moment you caught here! Love the water droplets you caught in mid air, beautiful!
TFS
Donna:o)

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• lilimih33 (13760)
• [2008-06-26 17:11]

Hello Richard!
Lovely this shot!
Very sweet your daughter and beautiful expresion in her face!
Very nice momment!
Best regards!
Lili

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• motylica (249)
• [2008-08-30 13:52]

picture of joy :]