At the Met: Unposed candid.

contrary to popular belief, George Washington did not have wooden teeth - but he did have dentures. Not one to skip brushing, it's believed President Washington used a tooth powder in his teens that set in place a horrific period of decay.

Just Perfect!

Tempted?
Lovely in all cases.

really paying attention huh?:>

At the Met: Unposed candid. by Ryan Brenizer.

She just sat there mesmerized as I circled around.

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djloche says:

Brilliant
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

shafina says:

wonderful!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Madame Evil says:

How convenient ;P!
Luv this shot's simplistic beauty!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thank you all. I saw her out of the corner of my eye and was so happy she stayed like that while I went into two other rooms (I had my tele on). She scampered away right after.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

mRio says:

fantastic!what an amazing color combination.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Blakeley says:

Perfect!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

teece [deleted] says:

Nice shot, nice moment. I bet you could sell this one.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ckirkman says:

Wonderful shot. You couldn't ask for better colors or lighting.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark_Daniels says:

I love this!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

BeckyKP says:

Great catch. Beautiful moment.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

olivial says:

Like everyone else above me already said, this is beautiful.

I really love moments like this. It's so interesting to see how observing someone else enjoying art can suddenly become a work of art in itself.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

tschopper (Tom Schopper Photography) says:

You couldn't have composed this better if you tried... gorgeous.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

TheSteffers says:

Ryan! I hate you ...in a jealous Flickr way!! ;-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

irodman says:

I´m glad you captured it.
Did you get the chance to show it to her?
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Clearly Ambiguous says:

Great photo and nice colors.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_ says:

Nicely done
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

a boot [deleted] says:

the best composition i've ever seen... brilliance!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

You are one lucky duck seeing this opportunity - wowzer!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Fianna [deleted] says:

Fascinating. I wonder what she's thinking about the great General!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

iso100 says:

Talk about the right place at the right time! What a find! This is an award-winning photo.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thank you all so much! Maybe I could sell it … if that weren't against the photographic terms of the Met, haha. Maybe I can get a special dispensation.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ctd 2005 says:

Beautiful story here of appreciation. Great photograph.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

cuellar says:

Fantastic emotion
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

RachelWard says:

That's awesome. Wonderful capture.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Bea the Playa says:

oh man, this rules so much.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

RussellReno says:

great shot.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ratterrell says:

that's a great shot at the perfect time
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

dextr says:

lovely image...

how old is she? hard to tell without much reference of scale. Which, I might add, gives the photo more mystery.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

disneymike says:

What a wonderful capture!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

sierraromeo [sarah-ji] says:

wow...talk about perfect framing!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thank you all so much, even for the hatred. ;-) I would say she's about seven. I took the first photo from the side before I circled around. Then some jokers saw me and tried to steal my shot, so I could only get one take before she ran off.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

thatianek says:

Great moment!! =oD
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

velvetart says:

well, George is a very interesting fellow, as we all know...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

inania says:

Fan-tastic.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

pauly... says:

it couldn't be more perfect if it were posed.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

* Colleen * says:

wow! what a fantastic picture!!!

that little girl is an artist in the making!!

awsome.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Or a president.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

foreversouls says:

one FANTASTIC moment!!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks, foreversouls! Means a lot from someone who's captured so many.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Wolfy says:

That's an amazing shot. I really love shots of people from behind because they seem to show the world from that person's perspective, and this shot does exactly that. Great work!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Arunan says:

Beautiful capture. Nice colors!
Of course what's enamouring about this is the moment captured.

Though, I still can't understand why someone so young would be lost in the picture of a president!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

fantastic capture. a great shot.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ykf says:

It's just amazing!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

dfred says:

Thanks for sharing!

For those interested in scale, the painting is 95" (241cm) high.

Here's a link to the Met's page about the painting.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

mahtab says:

fantastic pic !
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks, all, again!

Thanks for the info, dfred!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

thepretenda says:

good eye for spotting this!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

TheSteffers says:

I would put this in my THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT folder.

Really gives you so much hope in our future when you see this stuff. Just had to visit it again.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Nigel Stewart says:

WOW.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Crfullmoon says:

Wonderful! Good for you! :-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

thunderstorms says:

I went to the Met for the first time this weekend... the armour caught my eye the most. Cute picture :-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Crfullmoon says:

Now: who got to be in the painting holding Washington's horse?

[I hope that girl does hold public office some day!]
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Good question, and thanks!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Tanya in BNE says:

Wonderful shot. Love that she is the only one in the pic.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

niobite says:

Great shot, I can't wait to return to the Getty with my D70.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

The 30 f/1.4 does really well in museums, as you can imagine. I was just eager to test the new(est) lens.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

inigo montoya says:

...everyone else has already said it but i think it too...great pic...is this what you do for a living, no not terrorise kids...taking photos?...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Haha, thanks. I try not to terroize kids. Photography is a part of my full-time job, and I'm trying to make it a part-time job as well. But 95 percent of my stuff on here was done for fun.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

waltersrp says:

You said it was against the terms of the Met to sell images from inside. Maybe the Met themselves would be interested?
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Newell the Jewell [deleted] says:

gorgeous. nice and simple.
i'm wondering if that's a gilbert stuart portrait.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

That would be nice, waltersrp. They probably have all they want already, though. ;-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

midorionna says:

this is a lovely study in complimentary colors.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks! Is that you in your icon?
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

midorionna says:

yep, it's me. i thought all my other ones were a little smug. i'm trying to be "positive" lately. hahah!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Have you posted that one? I don't recognize the Colgate smile. :)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

midorionna says:

it's from the one of me in a car trunk. i just love being junk in the trunk.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Ah, that makes sense -- I was looking at your legs in that one.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

the mighty jimbo says:

i love moments like that. brilliant.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

hellodisco! says:

fabulous shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

kirstenpdx says:

wow. i think this is one of your best photos ever. flicky worthy. ;)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thank you :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Fintan says:

great shot
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

!marc says:

AMAZING!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephbot says:

Really, really, really cool.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

[erin] says:

Lovely, thoughtful, respectful. Really enjoyed this shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

this is really a stunning image !
an image to really be proud of !!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

IwateBuddy says:

WOW - it took me 20 minutes to get to the bottom of the list to post this comment. I forgot what I was going to say ;-)
great shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

azrasta says:

i love it
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Hahaha, thank you.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

miss cleopatra says:

Brilliant, BRILLIANT! And the greatest thing is that this wasn't enscenated but it was REAL. Wow. Wow.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Kratze: It's George Washington. Sorry for deleting the notes, but I want to keep the symmetry on this one.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Kalabird says:

What a great moment. Now that's called using your eye and making the most of the moment. Well done. I love it.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

wesohaire says:

Now that's photography.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Y. Wang says:

This is really artistic!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

David Haberlah says:

This photo has been accepted in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best . This status can be contested!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

majamarko says:

Awesome!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

TheLuckless says:

That is great!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

AkaKestrel [deleted] says:

I love the colors on this photo, and also the contrast between the uniformed officer and the little girl.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

PDR says:

Wonderful contrast. Authority, history and art through the eyes of a child. Well done!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

fantastic!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Suriani says:

Great shot, fantastic composition. Congratulations!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Hoffmann says:

Nice work!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Superb image....a REALLY fine piece of photo work....

My compliments.....BRAVO....!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Thanks again, all!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

vvt says:

Wonderful shot, unposed or posed.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

sjbmuse says:

You have that special gift of an eye for a photo.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

earth2marsh says:

how fun
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Silverwood says:

Delightful and charming.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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