A child, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

I went cherry picking last summer and noticed this little girl on the grass, may be tired, may be dreaming. I was so touched to see her that way, that I lay down beside her and looked at the sky! It was a great feeling, brought me my childhood days, took this shot from that position.
I want to dedicate this shot to my dear friend Isabela Sorescu who is great with kid portraits, and I feel that she does take such great shots because she is a child herself at heart!

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isabela_sor (47748) 2008-02-23 14:51 [Comment]

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ribeiroantonio (22730) 2008-02-23 15:03

What I really like in this shot is the extremely close up POV and the excellent definition all over the frame. For the colours, I believe they a bit over done and your attempt to saturate them created some strange effect on the girl抯 face just below the eye. Otherwise it is a beautiful picture. Well done.
Antonio

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2008-02-23 16:26

Hi Shaeri -

Very nicely done - capturing innocence without intruding on it.

Regards,
Dan

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tigra (2968) 2008-02-23 16:52

Hello Shaeri
This image does not need any comment - wonderful composition!
Katia

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grantlp (2113) 2008-02-23 18:12

Hi Shaeri,
This definitely exudes a youthful charm.....the innocence of childhood....if you want to lie down in the grass to rest....or to gaze into the sky and dream of princesses....it's your right. If you want to dirty your lovely clean dress,,,,,well that's also ok........being a child with no worries or concerns....that's life. A great POV and a lovely image. Well done.
Cheers Grant

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Dyerco (10185) 2008-02-23 19:50

The age of innocence. Very nicely done. They say that getting down to the child's level is important in photographing children and you have certainly done that here. Good DOF and well exposed. My only comment technically is the ladder coming out of her forehead.
Phil

ambar_81 (673) 2008-02-23 22:38

Hello Shaeri,
What a nice moment u've caught, though it is some private, too.U caught her when she was in the dreamland completely unaware of you.The POV and depth are superb.How innocent her face is....lovely shot to share.
Regards,
Ambar

nirvana73 (0) 2008-02-23 23:28

Hello Shaeri
beautfiul colors
beautiful cadrage
What a nice moment u've caught
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

Manash (499) 2008-02-24 3:03

exellent!!!!!!!!!!!...goes to my fav...
Manash

toto (0) 2008-02-24 3:08

Belle photo dee cet enfant r鑦euse, jolies couleurs et bonne nettet�.
Bon POV.

Amiti閟 Thomas

faubry (35447) 2008-02-24 4:03

hello Shaeri, great dream shot.... i woulf d like to be still a kid... innocence, peace, superb idee. bravo to you
francine

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-02-24 5:42

hello !
peaceful mood, interesting close and low POV, excellent light and colours
regards
jo

trekks (14348) 2008-02-24 5:59

hi Shaeri

It is very touching to read your Note and the comment by isabela.

About this shot, a most unusual angle which is a good idea, and I like it very much.

What both of you sharing here, goes to show what is in the heart.

Wonderful world, isn't it, about children?

TFS, bill

jusninasirun (17529) 2008-02-24 6:30

Hello Shaeri,

Wonderful dedication for a unique child portrait. Excellent low pov against the backdrop of trees and just superb against the spotless blue sky.

Best regards,
Jusni

indraajeet (1912) 2008-02-24 6:48

that's a unique pov Shaeri. the blue the gree and the girl - all are so natural in their innocence. TFS
indrajit

japiey (10163) 2008-02-24 9:15

Hi Shaeri,

GREAT.
A true image
i admire this..day dreaming ...in a world of her own...
I agree with KATIA'S words....

jp

noborders (1010) 2008-02-24 10:19

I love this shot, the optimism of the colours and the low POV : splendid, eternal and a beautiful dedicace too !
Congratulations,
Best regards,
Cath.

stego (24132) 2008-02-24 12:42

Hi Shaeri,
It didn't look much from the thumbnail, but what a surprise when I opened it!... It is so lovely and inspiring... It really pulls out the child we all have inside. The comment of Isabela is just perfect. It also reminds me of one of my favourites films (at least it was when I was young, it has been years since I saw it the last time): "Splendor in the grass", by Elia Kazan, with the lovely Nathalie Wood.
You chose the POV very well and arranged it graphically very nicely. I am amazed how you get this result with 22mm, I would expect that you had used a much wider angle. The light and colours are also great.
There is only a couple of picky details that could be better: the red lace (very) slightly out of focus and the ladder above her forehead.
TFS, Regards, Jos�.

sebinho342 (19329) 2008-02-24 16:00

Best picture i've seen for some days here on TE.
MArvelous low POV, good composition, this is an amazing shot.
All my congratulations Shaeri

bakes888 (18499) 2008-02-25 0:02

Hi Shaeri. Excellent portrait. Well chosen POV, I feel it brings the viewer into the shot more. Nice capture and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-02-25 1:37

Hi Shaeri,
A child see things as they are ... it is worth an exercise to see things from a child's POV ... it helps us see the world better. Wonderfully captured and presented with good image quality. Well done! tfs

indoka28 (5261) 2008-02-25 2:37

Hello Shaeri,

This is just amazing..the total feel of the shot is so very refreshing...the POV is absolutely unique and original..very very good colours and presentation..!!

Now,I have tried to give it a different perspective here thru a WS ..I have just changed the environment in the shot so the feel of this girl lying in the nature is given a more pristine feel...!! do let me know how you liked it..!!Its absolutely my perception..!!!

Regards
Indro

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marknunnerley (2780) 2008-02-25 6:13

The low pov is much underused on te. It can give a totally fresh look Shaeri don't you think. Lovely colours and lighting and good idea.
br
mark

JorgeCK (2620) 2008-02-25 7:58

Hello my friend.
Wonderful..You've composed it nicely and presented this lovely image brilliantly. This picture represents childhood of all of us.
Thank you Shaeri for sharing this picture with us.
Take care
joRge

JCG (35153) 2008-02-25 9:17

Hi Shaeri,

Very pretty photograph on this child who seems to benefit from the pleasant rays of the sun or to make a beautiful dream. I like much the visual angle and the natural colors of the image. It is a very pleasant image and� resting.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

Philippe (11836) 2008-02-25 12:47

Hi, Shaeri. This is a truly wonderful picture. It illustrates perfectly the carefreeness of childhood. Seeing this little girl sound asleep in the grass in a fairytale surrounding really gives me that feeling. The re dotted hairpin and the pink bag (hat?) she's holding make her look like a cartoon character. The little we see of the landscape also contributes to give a universal character to your pic. Maybe there could be a bit more sharpness on her head, but for the rest it is a real jewel.

gracious (20025) 2008-02-25 16:44

Hello Shaeri,
This beautiful image speaks by itself!
a great composition from an artist and the natural surrounding!
well done
best regards
tony

sayan (2617) 2008-02-26 0:48

hi Shaeri,

This is indeed a beautiful pic which reminds one of the childhood days. I can feel the warmth of childhood in this pic. Very nice work.

regards
Sayan

saylan-cb (12738) 2008-02-26 3:58

Hi shaeri
Very nice shot...
Good colours and light...
Well done...
TFS/Regards

angela926 (1884) 2008-02-26 18:39

Hello shaeri,
Very lovely portrait, nice composition and pov, excellentsharpness and superb light, very nice pose.
angela

Partha_c (2029) 2008-02-27 3:19

Hi Shaeri. Losing my vocabulary to document my reaction on this marvel shot. Incredible. Each of us at any age does possess three traits -- of a child, of an adult and of a parent. You did demonstrate that so beautifully with your shot and the note.Regards.
Parthada

xavshot (69835) 2008-02-27 13:02

Bonsoir Shaeri
Tr鑣 bon choix de cadrage et belle image, pleine de douceur. J'aime beaucoup ce POV au ras de l'herbe. Tr鑣 beau travail.
Xavier

sagar (2410) 2008-02-29 3:50

Hi Shaeri,
Fabulous shot!!!!I missed it and I regret that. This is a real stunner. Great POV. I love children ( both in pictures and real life :-). This is a treat to see. Your efforts to get this shot by lying down beside her has paid off.
This is a different but very good shot from you!! I wish I could be a child again. She looks so relaxed and contended with life. Poor girl, she will grow up one day.
Regards,
Sagarneel.
PS Abar koyekdiner hibernation!! babar surgery next Tueday.

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-02-29 13:59

Hello Shaeri
By us give saw and they go so
From birthto grave the child time is the in all live...and it is so,right?
This call i dreaming with open eyes,o god where are gone this days
Thank you,you have make me joy this evening
Cheers,Braca

jmdias (116441) 2008-03-02 13:52

shareri

Im liked this colors and light. This pov don't show much about the girl but make us to think about her dreammings, send us far with her thoughts.

hugs

jorge

Angshu (56760) 2008-03-02 20:00

Hello Shaeri
A wonderful, wonderful picture! What is most pleasing is the angle of the shot & the low POV. If only I could give more than one smiley for this picture!..Cannot sign off without saying something about Indro's WS..absolutely stunning..the Power of Photoshop!!!
Best Wishes
Angshumanda
PS : Did you climb the ladder up the cherry tree.

pcp (3396) 2008-03-02 23:53

Hi Shaeri,

Fantastic POV like dreamy shot, wonderful colors and perfect dedication :) Awesome is one word is not enough for this picture. great show :D

TFS

Senthil

danos (110407) 2008-03-03 5:14

Hello Shaeri,
excellent this close up of this little girl on the grass,but the most i like in this shot is the impressive angle of view.The sharpness and the clarity are superb as the contrasted colours.Perfect my friend.Informative your note too.

Have a nice week,Danos

vinicio (23423) 2008-03-05 4:48

A nice and well thinked pose for this portrait, great depth and beautiful result, compliments Shaeri, excellent image.
Ciao
Vinicio

alainh (33209) 2008-03-09 10:22

hello Shaeri
beautifull and tender picture. the angle is well seen and the scene is very pleasant. splendid
have a nice day Shaeri
alain

Merline (0) 2008-03-12 4:09

Hi Shaeri,
I'll make this easy for myself:-) I agree with all the above, the little critiques like the ladder above her forehead which you could have deleted. This is marvellous. All the magic of infancy, its relation to the joys of nature, the freshness, the spontaneity, enjoying the moment, here on this picture. Great pov, very creative, full of emotion, great work ! I love it.

TFS
Mich鑜e

Bluejeans (64251) 2008-03-13 6:42

Ola Shaeri ,
Bonita foto com esta crian鏰 deitada na relva os detalhes ficaram magn韋icos , boa luz , parab閚s!!!
Um abra鏾 Gon鏰lo

wishlist (4133) 2008-03-19 7:47

Hi my friend,
I like the close up pov here; it allowed you to deliver a great result in terms of quality with a well balanced compo, beautiful and natural colors and perfect camera settings. Excellent done!!
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

daddo (28748) 2008-03-22 16:13

Namaste Shaeri. Shades of Peter Pan in this shot of flight- at least the flight of imagination. The soft earth as the pillow and the limitless space a place to dream. Lovely PoV. Sweet shot of childhood and harmony with the universe. Regards. Klaudio.

danyy (0) 2008-04-10 23:34

Bonjour Shaeri,
excellent moment 'tendresse' et 'candeur', tr鑣 belles couleurs tr鑣 naturelles. Une grande nettet�.
regards.
Daniel.

pboehringer (770) 2008-04-13 16:12

Shaeri, a very touchy moment that you got there and some that wakens up my memories of childhood looking up to the sky and dreaming of future. By the way, you got it completely right. I met Isablea in person in Istanbul and she is a child herself at heart!
Peter

scobert (5355) 2008-04-17 19:10

Hello Shaeri,
Marvelous portrait and one of the most unusual and effective poses and a fabulous example of how important it is for us photographers to take children's portraits from thier level. Beautiful and very creative work!
Stan

erbiloguz (922) 2008-04-26 12:19

So so so lovely picture.....

eskay001 (106) 2008-11-28 9:55

This worm's eye view works great for children's photographs. The wide angle lens, while exaggerating the perspective, has given a dynamic feel to the picture. Very well done.

Sushant Singhal

Photo Information

Copyright: Shaeri Mukherjee (crckt) (7222)
Genre: 人物
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2007-06-23
Categories: Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): * more favorite photos (II), Your Favorites, Highest Rated, Kids from the World Part VII [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-23 14:50
Favorites: 3 [view]