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the beach at Ramena extends at least 20 kilometers...

perfect!!

another PERFECT!

Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 52 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV

So amazing!! Very well captured their smiles are beautiful!! There's so much joy in this picture it's wonderful and breathtaking!!

Of the countless frolicking children competing for my attention, these two are just those whom you could not refuse. They may have little in life but are rich in energy and hope. Pure in spirit and boundless with charm, they appreciate their beach like no other.

the children of Ramena Beach, the Emerald Sea, Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), NE Madagascar

blogged in 48 Hours in Diego Suarez at colloidfarl.blogspot.com, and

on being featured in The Glimpse ( part 1 and 2), a 5-man photo exhibit (blogged in colloidfarl.blogspot.com)

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Calain says:

Wow ! fantastic shot, you really captured
the beautifull spirit of those two boys...
also the light is wonderfull,
great work
1-2-3
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Angel D says:

GREAT SHOTS, Farl.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

Beautiful happy shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

[2]rokbot[2]y says:

Nice contrast! Great smiles from these kids.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sonnenaufgang~ [deleted] says:

Very nice shot, I love their smile.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonnoz says:

WHat an amazing place you must be in. Can't help but envying you. This pic is really shining with life and joy, you caught a wonderful moment!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

maybemaq says:

amazing painting!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

beautiful shot. love it
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

.ash says:

Stunning shot. You've captured such a happy moment. Lovely
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

andiereihe says:

what happiness!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

h2okatcher [deleted] says:

Farl, I've never loved a picture as much as I love this one! If I can fave it 10x I would! :O)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

ymoon says:

great shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

mboogiedown says:

What beautiful smiles! Awesome shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JimmyOKelly says:

Seemingly carefree. Great shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

imagepeace says:

I LOVE this natural shot!!!kids being kids....Their joy shines through and you captured it so well!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

ypchiang says:

nice portrait. love it!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

k****l says:

Very inspiring! I want to jump in and join those kids.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Moses Lawn says:

Happy Times indeed. Great picture
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

QuestingBeast says:

Nice shot, I love the sand all over his face! :)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerald Yuvallos says:

Farl does it again! Off to faves. ^_^
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorirules [deleted] says:

Jolly time.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

Fantastic shot!

Please consider adding this to the "Joie de Vivre (Joy of Being Alive)" group:
www.flickr.com/groups/joyofbeingalive/
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

Gorgeous.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

ZAK! says:

i think they are shining like stars
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunshines Uniques says:

Great shot they are so happy!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

I thank you all for the views, comments and favorites. The joy in these kids were unbridled and I really envy them too for being so carefree. Ah, innocence!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

aarthyr says:

they smile so brightly, their hopes and happinesss..you captured the moment so well!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower On and Off says:

"the carefree joys of childhood"..beautiful capture!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

back to Carol Kathleen says:

This picture is magic!! Oh to feel that carefree again....
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Mary Hockenbery (reddirtrose) says:

wonderful
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Graniers says:

Dammit farl, this is so good
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

aYomy says:

looks fun =)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan-K [deleted] says:

My friend, this picture here is fabulous! I haven't seen your photos for a while and now I see that you've been doing a great work here.

I really like the way you see the world around you.

re: Hahahaha... thanks for the "sexy" thing... hahaha...

keep in touch, friend.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Budi Sukmana [deleted] says:

I don't know what I must say...*four thumbs up!*
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

The Guti says:

funtastic, love it
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Ra7aLaH says:

Great shot! i love the faces...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

there is such beauty in JOY!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

bLooPhynix says:

perfect... farl, when i grow up i wanna be just like you! lol... keep the beautiful shots comin'... me can't get enuff!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks for the generous words (esp bLooPhyniz- hahaha!)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

liliths_nymph [deleted] says:

Love their laughter and energy.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

again, thanks for the comments and faves.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

bingbing says:

They may have little in life but are rich in energy and hope. I think what happiness and contentment and innocence they possess are far more important than earthly riches.

I love this picture for all it represents.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

june... says:

a gorgeous photo...pure... warm... beautifully happy...very inspiring
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Oesters says:

well done.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Marte Bonaparte says:

Beautiful capture - joyful, just perfect! A favorite :)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

joyful JOY says:

Life is full of beauty when the heart is filled with JOY....

and when the heart is filled with joy, it will simply show on the priceless smiles and vivacity of humans......

This is what you call a "Beautiful Life" and a "Beautiful Photograph".
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

hi everyone. I appreciate your compliments. a wish for everyone that this holidays will be a happy one for you all!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Robyn's Nest says:

great capture farl! amazing contrast!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

paranoidandroid_ says:

What a moment!

rEEna
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Christy, rEEna- thanks.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

uwish365 says:

that picture caught my eye immediately! it just leapt off the screen. those are beautiful children and u've captured them magnificently. did the boys ever get to see their awesome picture? if so, what was their reaction?
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

uwish365: yes, I showed them the pic. they loved their images and even posed for more. they are just 2 of the 6 or 7 who hammed it up for me. thanks.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

fertraban says:

Irradian alegría en sus caras. Muy buena foto :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

gracias fer. happy faces indeed.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Blipem says:

that is a beautiful beautiful photo.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Thanks for adding this to the Interestingness pool.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

***Simon says:

This picture may be only one frame, but it is easy to imagine the entire scene of fun and laughter. Amazing.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat! I appreciate you're encouraging words and faves.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

!!sahrizvi!! says:

What a lovely shot!
excellent capture of happy n carefree moments and framing. Althu a lil overexpose sand but still i love this shot.

BRAVO

flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

kenyai says:

such a powerful and magic moment of life.

should also be a lesson to all of us: too often we forget how much we have and are not able to appreciate it and laugh. just laugh, freely.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Caecilia says:

Great image!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

gerardo_chinchorro says:

Very happy!!

Mucha alegria, mucha paz.

Excelente.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Gianmaria™ says:

great!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerald2810 says:

What a happy scene! I really appreciate your excellent narrative.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Syed- thanks for the vote of confidence. it is well appreciated.

to those who faved this- I appreciate it.

kenyai, caecilia, gerardo, gianmaria, edmund- salamat!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

sumsel says:

what a lovely shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Tina, thanks!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

tbacilek says:

pure carefree!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

i still love it.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Fuzo says:

Thank you for your generosity and to share this paradise moment.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Summers says:

Yes, I agree, you have such amazing generosity and your photos capture such beautiful life moments. You capture the spirit!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Carrington says:

Wow! Not a care in the world. Very nice.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

kool_skatkat says:

happiness!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

rolands.lakis says:

Great
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bhisham says:

this is photography
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Oontz Oontz says:

you caught a precious moment
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

This is great! Would you consider posting it to Life, Love, Joy & Pain ? Thanks.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Louro says:

This photo is so wonderful. Beautiful smiles and shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tomjgibbs says:

the black skin works Perfectly with the white sand....
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tia_denise says:

this photo made me laugh out loud! I LOVE it
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Magali Deval says:

This picture is wonderful! So full of emotion...
I would be so proud if you accepted to post it in my new group, An Afternoon at the beach.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

vera_bing says:

wow, brilliant shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

kasmil says:

fantastic shot!:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

3lectropuLse says:

VERY nice
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Eversmann+ says:

if a picture represents 1000 words, this does 2000.

exquisite shot and moment.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

quikboy says:

awesome picture!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

•°o.O FottY O.o°• [deleted] says:

wow! full of emotions!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Village Pics says:

beautiful happy picture, lovely contrast
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Vickykc says:

Beautiful! What great smiles :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtByChrysti says:

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nutaroonie says:

i really could fave all your photos Farl!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

funfuncheese says:

This photo is super awesome!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Oesters says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Angel-Demonio says:

good work here !!!
foto estupenda, en serio, muy buena
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

i am mari says:

lovely!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ancawonka says:

You might be amused to know that this picture comes up as "most interesting" when you do a search for "kids beach".
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Dailyville says:

Such a wonderful shot--capturing childhood joy!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

LordKhan says:

Nice shot! I like the contrast in this picture! Well done!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

Farl, this just blows me away. LOVE IT. Please include which Tags this has been added to The Most Interesting **Blank** Picture for, though I'm sure it is more than one!!!:)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks everyone.

alexander- the popularity changes regularly but as of now, it is the most interesting under smiles, diegosuarez, antsiranana, sweat.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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