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I took this shot in a village in south India. The colours are so vibrant in the background that it took quite a few adjustments to get them right. But this particular shot was quite spontaneous. I just asked the boy to kneel down and look straight into the camera. I love the eyes and "something" that they communicate to you...what do you think?
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Old 01-15-2010, 04:59 AM
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Welcome to dps. Yes, definitely something captivating in those eyes.
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Old 01-15-2010, 10:36 AM
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Welcome to DPS. Nice portrait, thanks for sharing it.
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Old 01-15-2010, 11:25 AM
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The eyes have it! Good portrait which would have been much improved by you moving either left or right a bit to avoid the 'thing growing out of his head' look.
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Old 01-15-2010, 11:28 AM
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Old 01-15-2010, 11:30 AM
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Hi there apoorvgoyal and a warm welcome to DPS. Great first photograph. That young man has a lot of character for one so young and you captured that well in you photgraph. Thank you for sharing it with us and I will look forward to seeing more of your work. Enjoy your time here and most of all. Have fun.

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Old 01-15-2010, 11:52 AM
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Good advise Point taken! Thanks
No problem. Sorry that I didn't notice that it was your first post - Welcome to DPS. I'll look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Again, great eyes in that shot!
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Old 01-15-2010, 12:37 PM
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I love this shot....you can see his world in his eyes....they are young and old all at once.
Thank you for sharing.
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