Kids at fountain

[alfredo]

[Callalily]

1. Each and every one

of these photos made me smile.

You captured sheer enjoyment!

[teamster633]

2. Very nice.

I especially liked the first two.

[alfredo]

10. Thanks. I used the blur tool on the background to

isolate the subjects. Point and shoot cameras aren't not known for short DOF.

[alfredo]

4. They were sweet kids. Their parents very very happy

with the images. I found if you engage the parents and the kids, let them see the photos, they become partners in the process.

Children of immigrants and their parents are less guarded, and respond well to kindness. In an era of immigrant bashing, a smile goes a long way.

[NV Whino]

3. Those are wonderful portraits.

The second one is beautiful. Love the water dripping from his chin.

[alfredo]

7. The fountain is the best place to meet and photograph people.

He has such a sweet disposition.

[handmade34]

5. Wonderful!

I love the group shot, it makes me smile

[alfredo]

6. Thanks. Here's one more, the only one I did in B&W

[handmade34]

8. smiles!

I have 5 children, I sheltered abused kids, I taught in both private and public schools... I delight in childhood and wondrous curiosity.

I am saddened that often in society we see children lose their wonderment and innocence and curiosity much too soon (my experience in schools is that by 4th grade, it is dwindling)

Your pictures capture what still is! thank you

[alfredo]

9. Thanks. When photographing, I try to be respectful to

the kids and their parents. It doesn't take too long for the kids to lose any shyness.

When I was in Africa, the villagers would send the kids out to see if a stranger is friendly. Only until they see your intent do the adults emerge.

[Elfin Yeti]

18. My favorite!!

Beautiful shots!

[alfredo]

19. Thank you. He had a habit of covering his face with

his hands. Such a cute kid.

[hippywife]

11. You really do have

a knack for portraits. 'fredo. You would make a great magazine photographer! :hi:

[alfredo]

12. Thank you. It took years to get up the nerve to start doing portraits again.

[Mira]

13. These all but bring tears to my eyes, but

they are very happy tears. Your portraits are getting ever more wonderful and spontaneous. You are inspiring these kids to be trusting and therefore free to be themselves.
Love this work.
Thanks!

[alfredo]

14. Thanks. I was getting tired of my usual subjects. I had to push myself

To get out and relate to real live people. It's been good for my photography, and it has been good for me.

[Mira]

15. It shows. I am happy for you, and for us. n/t

[alfredo]

16. I even did some in color.

[Tindalos]

17. These are great portraits.

Every one. You really caught their spirit and joy.

[alfredo]

20. Thank you.

[trusty elf]

21. These are really sweet.

Great job!

[alfredo]

22. Good ingredients make a good dish better.