Give me a chance...
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This photo was taken on July 30, 2005 using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel.
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birdcage, thaisticks, A N G E L, © Tatiana Cardeal, and 48 other people added this photo to their favorites.
thepipes (95 months ago | reply)
I can't decide which I like better, but maybe this one by a hair. Great work!
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
I feel the same way pipe. Thanks so much for your comment!
Khya (95 months ago | reply)
Well, I think I like this one better too. But they are both very good!
tawfique [deleted] (95 months ago | reply)
wow! B n W is much better :D
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
Yeah, now that I look at it, this one is much better. I think b&w it is appropriate here. Looks really good large too.
Lady-bug (95 months ago | reply)
I feel that the other version is really good, but this one is really outstanding. I think the curvy blue shadow on the right was a little distracting in the color version. In this version the subject really jumps out at you and just tugs at the heart-strings.
birdcage (95 months ago | reply)
wow, the look on his face is incredible. This is a great capture, Shavar.
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
I agree Lady-bug. Thanks birdcage!
Kevin In Canada (95 months ago | reply)
Great shot. I love the b&w version.
♥Rebecca♥ (95 months ago | reply)
heh, i'm the only one who preferred the original. I'm the oddball. :)
A N G E L (95 months ago | reply)
what a great shot...
if i could only reach out and touch him....
so classic.
Wind LaSS (95 months ago | reply)
Cuuuuuuute face!
© Tatiana Cardeal (95 months ago | reply)
great portrait Shavar!
intense look.
GazingGirl (95 months ago | reply)
wow. what can i say>???
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* K A Z Z I E * (95 months ago | reply)
intense !
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
It is what it is btezra, don't you think? After all that writing, I'm surprised you added it as a favorite, lol. It's cool though, thanks for the advice.
Photographs are like a birthing experience. Once it's born, I like to move on, appreciate it, and watch it grow. ; )
a boot [deleted] (95 months ago | reply)
very strong composition... once again, the title makes this picture even stronger. you seem to be very good at seeing through anothers eyes. great job!
Fodd (95 months ago | reply)
An intense look on that face, but you can still see the spark in him.
Cool photo.
Paintme [deleted] (95 months ago | reply)
It's a powerful image. B&W makes it timeless.
evilcabeza (95 months ago | reply)
this is just beautiful. very poignant.
Subgeo [deleted] (95 months ago | reply)
Of all your images, this one is my favorite. The expression, tone, texture, the light...they all come together in just the right way here.
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
aboot thanks much for the cool comoliment.
Thanks Fodd.
Yes, b&w seems to be timeless Paintme
thanks evilcabeza.
subgeo i certainly appreciate you likin' this picture, so cool.
*Ivan* (95 months ago | reply)
Great photo and even greater message
Shavar Ross (95 months ago | reply)
thanks for your comment ivan. I love your work. wish I could do what you do!
Wind LaSS (95 months ago | reply)
Ditto with Shavar, definitely!!
Bravemouth (95 months ago | reply)
Great bw! I have to fave it
rainbre [deleted] (95 months ago | reply)
This picture is so authentic. I would hang this picture on my wall. I love it.
carf (95 months ago | reply)
You really make an impact with this one Shaver!
Gregory - The Hummingbird Project (Projeto Beija-Flor)
digital_don (94 months ago | reply)
Spectacular
_ n a t u r a l _ (94 months ago | reply)
... speechless!
shocking title. great job!
CoachCashMoney (94 months ago | reply)
ha! I hope this doesn't resemble his future.
Havanna (94 months ago | reply)
outstanding..
I like this one better, too.
stoneth (86 months ago | reply)
great
.tyler. - Claudio Martella (75 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black and White Portraits (Trophied only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Found in a search. (?)
HalfCrazyGirl (71 months ago | reply)
Please, join Natural Beauty - Portraiture Group...
your picture is a perfect fit!
carf (66 months ago | reply)
Please add your wonderful picture to our annual Flickr Christmas Campaign...
moonjazz (65 months ago | reply)
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.
Move It Along Ppl (57 months ago | reply)
I was wondering if it would be ok to use this photo on my flickr account and then link the original back to you to give you credit.
Sometimes when I upload photos and videos I leave tidbits. Being an educator, and working with inner city children (although I am not sure if the boy in your pic is from a city of not) I know that our gov't system spends 9x's MORE on the prison system than the urban poverty school system.
Also, when I see this picture I think of the ridiculously high number of mislabeled Black boys in school. Most of the time, I have found nothing wrong with these boys, simply only a culture clash.
So, would it be ok to borrow the photo to make a comment about that?
Shavar Ross (57 months ago | reply)
Sure.
Wiggy Wack (55 months ago | reply)
Great photo and message!