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Strangers, Friends by Ravages.

A bunch of little kids playing on the street. Came running when I took out my camera to photograph a temple

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(113 comments)

Claude Renault says:

wow; what a nice image..
i love it. great foxcus and the blur gives strenght to it..
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Yes, I thought so too! I really didnt plan this - I took out the camera, and they came running. Thanks Claude, the comment does a lot to help me
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

shutterbugpooja says:

you have caught the curiosity in each ones eyes.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

limemintcooler says:

I love this. Their expressions are beautiful, and the motion blur all around adds life to it!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@ShutterbugPooja: Hey, thanks. These kids, I tell ya...they were the most curious, bubbling bunch ever.

@Limemintcooler: Thanks Shiva. I think so too
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Jakking says:

Excellent use of motion blur. Great capture of atmosphere and expression.

Score 9/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Lovely expressions...7.5/10@ score me.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Jade Zoe Ziandra says:

If that one kid was more in focus I would see him represent the rest of his peers. It's a great capture though. 7/10
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

P.S.Zollo says:

Score 9/10 (from the Score Me!
group)

Tremendous!!!!!!! I love this very much - an almost perfect portrait. It's poetic and beautiful. The stillness against the action is great. GREAT work.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

el.saurabh says:

what sets of eyes. 8/10
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Madirakshi says:

Nicely done; like something out of National Geographic.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

prabhu_ferrari says:

Excellent! Each face tells a different story :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@sccore me people: Thanks ever so much. These are awesome comments - Thanks again.

@Madirakshi: Thank you. These kids were awesome and I am happy I got a good photo out of it... :)

@Prabhu: Thanks man. Yes, each face, very different. Happy carefree people
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

taurus655 says:

Love the action, DoF.
123
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

PauPePro says:

Hi, what a vivid shot! The kids seem to be very curious about your camera ...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@PauPePro - Thanks. Yes, the kids were mighty curious - came running i don't know from where. they all wanted to be photographed.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Jidz says:

Nicely done, it reminds me of my trip to venezuela, where i also run in to some kids in a bus, who were also curious about my camera!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Jidz: Thanks. Kids everywhere are curious I guess
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Graniers says:

you come up with some tremendous images Ravages. terrific the way one face stands out and gazes at you, the others in a circle around him. so very good. . . fave
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thanks Patrick. I thought, no, I knew I had a good photo when I saw this on the LCD display.
Thanks for the fave. Muchly appreciated
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

this is grand shot.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Ji shukriya. I am mighty proud of this meself. The focus ain't too good, the blur I like, but the noise could be trimmed. But overall, I just love this photo for its dynamism. I am immensely in love with this.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

waynemethod says:

The movements of the kids make it interesting. It seems like they were expecting something from you.

From Deep Commenting
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@WayneMethod:
Thanks for the fave and the comment. Much appreciated. Yes, the kids were curious, they wanted to see what the thing I was holding in my hand was. And once they knew it was a camera, they wanted their photographs taken
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

aarthyr says:

yeah you definitely captured the rush, the excitement, the moment.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

seriykotik1970 says:

This caught my eye in your comment to Zenith Phuong's photo. The girl bottom right is especially beautiful- those eyes...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@seriykotik1970: Thank you ever so much. I do like the eyes of the girl on the bottom, but overall, everyone of those children had sparkling eyes.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Zenith Phuong says:

oh my Seriykotik1970, you are so cool!!! :p

@Ravanges: thank you for guiding me here. our two photos have something in common: the subject, the method and even the camera we use! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Phuong: Hey! thanks. Yes. they do have a lot of stuff in common! Cool!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Road Blog says:

hey, great shot! the blur actualy seems to capture the restlessness and curiosity of these kids :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

It does, don't it charu. these kids were all "anna, anna, yenna padam edunga na" and I was "awww. yes."

And then they group around and try to pull my camera away

C
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lillnea says:

This is great! Love their expressions and the motion blur!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Lillnea: Hi, thanks for the comment. These kids seem to attract a lot of attention even now
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Anduze traveller says:

So lively, huge eyes fascinated, and you've caught a sense of the rush with the blurr! glad you managed to hang on to the camera!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Anduze; LOL, yes. The way these kids were grabbing at it...it sure was a wonder. Thanks for the comment.s
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bindifry says:

this is very fun & active photo!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thanks Bindifry.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

- Kemaha - says:

I hope no one makes any negative comments about the blur with this, its what makes the shot. Very powerful and really conveys the excitement of the children

Kiss 1(from Kiss and Tell)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Simon_K says:

I love the movement, a whirl of energy and enthusiasm. This is life.

Kiss 2(from Kiss and Tell)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Teaseress: Kelly, yes. I hope the blur would be taken as a feature, not a bug

@norfolkodyssey: Thanks for the comment.

C
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mikedup says:

The blur really works for this photo. Such curious eyes, well done!

Kiss 3(from Kiss and Tell)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@mikedup: Thanks. Yes, people tell me the blur is what makes this photo...and I agree with them. Thanks for the comment
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Celtic Dragonfly says:

I love the blur and the excitement on their faces...especially the boy in the center! But I gotta ask...are you sure it was just the camera...or were you bribing them with candy to get this fantastic shot? :^)

Kiss 4(from Kiss and Tell)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

tilo driessen says:

so much fun, so full of curiosity and excitement.

Kiss 5(from Kiss and Tell)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@Celtic Dragonfly: Thanks for the comment and the fave. Nope, I wasn't bribing them at all...I took the camera out and rushing they came.

@tiilo: Yup, loads of fun. Thanks for the comment.

@Mike: Thanks for the fave my friend.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rajeshhh says:

classic!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thanks Rajesh, not sure though if it is a classic. Atleast, not yet
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

WomanChild says:

Love the composition here and how kinetic it feels. Wonderful varied expressions on these beautiful children.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@WomanChild: Thanks ever so much for the fave and for the comment. Teh kids do have great expressions
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Divvyup says:

I do like this very much.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Divvyup: Thanks
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lthomas says:

Congratulations! Did you know that this is the most interesting photo tagged with Madras? Please consider posting it to The Most Interesting **Blank** Picture
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

@lthomas: Wow! I didn't know that. Thanks. Will post soon as I get back home.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

calypso_s82 says:

i missed this one!! this is an awesome one - the blur really gives depth..way to go C!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thanks Sahana. Much appreciate it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

...like a chimp with coconuts says:

Masterfully done Ravage-man! The motion blur gives it a great dynamism.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thank you, Chimp saar. I have sent this photo to the JPG Magazine contest on blurs. Hope I get something out of it
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

vicki wolkins says:

Wow! I love the way you captured both curiousity and energy, with a nice focus on their eyes. Love it, CG!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks Vicki.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

wont hesitate to comment on this the second time. this remindsme of the born into the brothels.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks Nav.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Yovan says:

I agree with everybody --fantastic photo Ravages.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank you. You all are so kind
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

butterflyinbabylon says:

A Big Fave
You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Please tag this photo with ABigFave when you add it to the pool. this is one of my favs of indian pictures...please add it to te pool it as the be seen many many times, our beautiful india...i hope to come back soon, i really fall in love with your country
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks Dav. Will do.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jamelah says:

This is tremendously good... I love it.

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank you so much. This is quite a ego boost
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

butterflyinbabylon says:

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank you, David.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Yovan says:

Congratulations ravages!! flickr gold and all
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks, Yovan.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Arun_Manohar says:

brilliant capture! the expressions of happiness and curiosity are well captured!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks, Arun.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Divvyup says:

coming bck to comment on this...so active. so fun
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thank you!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

visithra says:

indeed one of ur best
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Woah! You read my blog? Still? W00t! Thanks.

And thank you too, for the comment. Much appreciate it.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

gudfinnur says:

People's Choice
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank you!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

riggerssprit says:

lovely!!!

People's Choice
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank you too!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

akraj says:

very nicely done

--
Seen in your I, the People set. (?)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Oh damn! How did I miss your comment? Thank you, Raj. Thank you for the comment.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Laughter Man says:

came here from your blog da...it definitely is a super photo. keep clicking

murli
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Wow, thanks! Yeah, will do on the clicking part.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

sanguine seeker says:

awesome snap... :)..typical scene when spotted with a camera. eh?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thank ye! Yes, very typical in this part of the world.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nKarthik says:

This pic was in Places page! :)
--
Seen on places. (?)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Oh, wow! Thanks for pointing out, Karthik.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Yovan says:

congratulations chandrachoodan i too saw it in places chennai.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Thanks Yovan. Glad this photo is getting some visibility. My personal favourite.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Abubaker says:

lovely :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thanks
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

courge poivrée says:

You may want to add
your photo to the group PlanetEye - travel beyond
words. A very small group of photographers are being invited and the
best photos will be included in a new online travel guide.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

: Oh wow! Thank you! Will add it to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

maghin says:

I love the motion and the boys eyes in the middle really anchor this image...

--
Seen in your Muchly appreciated set. (?)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Oh, thank you Maghin!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thank you, I suppose.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

applexbomber says:

awesome.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Ravages says:

Thank you!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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