The handsome little boy makes a beautiful choice of subject. There is power in the eye contact he makes with the camera and wisdom in his sweet and innocent face. His 'pose' is simply flawless. The prop head is a great addition to the shot, as it adds interest and visual impact, whilst at the same time giving context to the image. The light is perfection: soft and intimate, hitting the subject at an angle that lights enough without erasing all shadows and depth. A sweet and visually captivating image that undoubtedly deserves first place.
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The first thing that caught my attention in this image is the girl's beautiful eyes. So deep, sweet, innocent. And thanks to the photographer's choice of shooting from above eye level, they are made even more the focus of the shot. Shooting downwards from above eye level is not for the weak, but it's done well and truly pays off in this shot. I love the rich, earthy tones of her skin, hair, dress and background.. They make both the eyes and the yellow flower, held like a precious possession, stand out even more. A fantastic shot, well done!
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**This contest is open to photographers ranked 1000+ in this week’s <a href="https://www.photocrowd.com/photographer-community/">Leaderboard</a>.** Childhood can seem to pass in the blink of an eye, in particular for busy parents, and quality portraits of children are a magical way to memorialise these always-changing moments in the child’s journey. Children at different ages present different challenges for the portrait photographer, and patience is a virtue, but when it works it’s a joyful genre of photography. If the subjects are your own children, strive even harder for excellence in your photography, as your natural feelings may influence you to think more highly of your images than they strictly warrant! The emphasis here is on portraits rather than snapshots of children at play or some other pastime.
