Panama: Head on Lap
I loved this moment the instant I shot it. A young missionary meeting the eyes of a cute boy from an isolated jungle tribe. But when I showed the image to others, many cringed and said the photo was "not right." "It looks like the boy's head is just sitting on her lap. He doesn't have a body." From then on, the moment in the photo was ruined for me. Why didn't I capture just a bit of his body from behind her skirt?
(70-200mm IS lens @135, 1/800 sec, f4 ISO100
posted by Gary at 10/26/2006 09:24:00 AM
3 Comments:
i think that the moment is more important...if you had moved to get in the right position to get the boys body, the moment would have passed...just my thoughts...i like it!
I was just like you, I saw a wonderful moment between a child and someone taking the time to show a child love and attention. Don't let someone else's view affect your capture and memory of a beautiful moment. You're still doing the same unbelieveable work you always have.
Thanks to both of you for the comments.
gary
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