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Published: 2004-12-05 15:01:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 671; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 81
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Description too young to hold on... and too old to just break free and run
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Comments: 35

filipemcosta [2007-02-16 19:56:55 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic. I love it that he is peeking, like playing hide and seek. Other than that good focus and nice choice with the B&W. Maybe the wall/door he is behind of is a bit distracting, and maybe i'd put it vertical and not oblique. But still and most of all I think this is a very good photo, because it captures with perfection the spirit of childhood.

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lommo [2005-05-01 15:49:39 +0000 UTC]

I not good with words. I like this. So close. Minimalictic even. The tone fits. Love this.

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shattered-reflection [2005-03-09 13:51:25 +0000 UTC]

So micheavious and care free. He looks like he has been play fully tormenting someone and as he wished they have chased him, now if he looks cute maybe he will get away with it.

The soft sepia tones work very well in this piece. The shot is such great quality. I am curious as to what camera you use?

I love the detail on the freckles, it amplified the youth wonderfully.

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s9 In reply to shattered-reflection [2005-03-10 15:01:26 +0000 UTC]

hehe its all so true... thats exactly the case

I use a Canon 300D with various lenses and a flash unit

thanks for your kind words

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shattered-reflection In reply to s9 [2005-03-11 03:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. Thankyou for answering my question and so quickly too!

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coffindancer [2005-02-21 10:40:03 +0000 UTC]

that's the cutest shot. : ) he looks so happy, and cheeky behind that door. the freckles make him look so much cutes.
and the title adds a lot to the photo too!'
very nicely done!

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fastanddanger [2004-12-24 19:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous shot! He looks like a fun boy! Love the freckles

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happymoronic [2004-12-10 14:28:26 +0000 UTC]

I think the freckles add to the whole effect. I love this. A real whole lot.

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geostant [2004-12-09 19:42:59 +0000 UTC]

Very well done shot
I like it very much !

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s9 In reply to geostant [2004-12-09 23:35:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks mate

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imortacriz [2004-12-08 14:17:10 +0000 UTC]

Thats what this says to me, children are perfect. period. the lock... it adds more meaning, but he is still smiling.

i take care of my cousins
My aunt doesnt have enough money to pay for a real babysitter or anything like that, so i am at her house everyday watching the kids...kids scare me sometimes.
I am afraid
for them because they do not seem to be afraid...i am sad for them because i know some day they will not be so full of life...

Someday they will grow up and see what the world is...

Kids are so happy and perfect, then we mess them up like we were messed up... Thats what the lock means to me

Like somewhere inside we all have those child like feelings and we are all perfect somewhere inside. It has just been locked away.

It is a beautiful picture. It really really captures the excitement in his eyes.

I do not like to be reminded of my childhood most of the time. i get that sad feeling. almost creepy emotions.
this picture and your description remind me of that. I love it though because its the truth.

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s9 In reply to imortacriz [2004-12-08 15:09:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks for such a heartfelt comment i understand fully and agree entirely

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kalix [2004-12-07 17:17:20 +0000 UTC]

poetically simple and meaningful. you...*points*...are one lucky sod.

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s9 In reply to kalix [2004-12-07 17:22:34 +0000 UTC]

lucky how?

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kalix In reply to s9 [2004-12-07 17:29:41 +0000 UTC]

in being such a damn good photographer!

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s9 In reply to kalix [2004-12-08 00:38:57 +0000 UTC]

oh haha... thanks
and straight back at you with your writing and what have you

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kalix In reply to s9 [2004-12-08 11:01:56 +0000 UTC]

lol thanx

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lobegrinder [2004-12-07 11:34:05 +0000 UTC]

cheeky kid!

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s9 In reply to lobegrinder [2004-12-07 14:56:52 +0000 UTC]

haha yup

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ShiverNamelessone [2004-12-06 13:14:22 +0000 UTC]

TOTAL SWEETNESS!!!!

i love the details of freckles and wood grain, the beautiful tones, the expression of mischevious smile unseen that lights up the eyes.

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s9 In reply to ShiverNamelessone [2004-12-06 15:36:52 +0000 UTC]

thankyou for your comment and thanks also for the fav... glad you liked it

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shoshaishon [2004-12-06 07:15:09 +0000 UTC]

This is so sweetly amazing. Those sweet little freckles. I love this picture.

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s9 In reply to shoshaishon [2004-12-06 15:36:05 +0000 UTC]

thanks maytee

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ariadnezenit [2004-12-06 00:17:08 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful. I don't think there's anything sad about it. His eyes are sparkling. Maybe it's knowing that he might lose the spark that makes it sad for some people. Anyway. Lovely photo.

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northernmist [2004-12-05 19:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Too cute! I love the freckles.
A great capture at the right time

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Six-Nothing [2004-12-05 16:22:53 +0000 UTC]

years and years ago, that was probably me.

now look at me, nobody wants to take my picture.

I don't know exactly what to say, but I love it.

+fav

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s9 In reply to Six-Nothing [2004-12-05 16:34:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks bloke.. maybe you dont need to say anything?

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eowyntje [2004-12-05 15:12:42 +0000 UTC]

aw2esome photo, but why the sad discription?

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s9 In reply to eowyntje [2004-12-05 15:18:10 +0000 UTC]

ahh maybe the lock inspired it... i dont know really, he was hiding behind this door but simply to dodge the camera in the happiest sense... i spent a day with my younger cousins and tasted youth to the nth degree like i remembered it and maybe it was sad in a sense... time past... i also spent the same day with my nana and older relatives and the whole essence of time was a touch overwhelming... beautiful but cruel and disheartening all in the same breath.

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eowyntje In reply to s9 [2004-12-05 15:19:09 +0000 UTC]

..... falls silent......

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hbynoe [2004-12-05 15:03:17 +0000 UTC]

this is just stunning
so very moving
the slight tones
and the freckles
his wondering face
waiting
hoping

oh my god
ben
this is lovely

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s9 In reply to hbynoe [2004-12-05 15:06:46 +0000 UTC]

shit yeh... thanks...
its been a while but this shot meant alot in an emotional and personal sense and i know i was doing the right thing uploading it the minute i got your reaction... thankyou dearly holly

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hbynoe In reply to s9 [2004-12-05 15:08:24 +0000 UTC]

yes
it is just beautiful i mean
you can see so much in him
so much hope
and so much sensibility

oh my childhood was great...is great

something i wish i had all the time

amazing work again dearq

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s9 In reply to hbynoe [2004-12-05 15:12:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks mate... glad you read enough into this to see your own youth... and the raw essence that is humanity

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hbynoe In reply to s9 [2004-12-05 15:13:56 +0000 UTC]

i do

it is impossible not to
esp when i had a great childhood

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