Pensive + Re Post

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted April 21, 2016115 views8 comments

Here's a photo of a young Buddhist monk. Our guide told us that many if not all of the children in the monastery were brought to the monastery because the parents were too poor to care for and feed them. While the young boy seemed pensive when I photographed him, he did break into laughter shortly thereafter at the remark of a classmate. Olympus E-M1, 35-100 lens at 72, 1/160, f/3.2 and ISO 2000. C & C welcome. Richard

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8 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on April 22, 2016 at 1:36 AM

A nice shot at the right moment. Might consider a slight crop on the left to eliminate the back of the head that's showing.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 23, 2016 at 1:42 PM

Richard,

From the thumb I thought "Pensive" as a great title. It still is... but I also think of day dreaming.... like his mind is somewhere else besides the studies....

A terrific and poignant image.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on April 24, 2016 at 4:33 PM

but I also think of day dreaming.... like his mind is somewhere else besides the studies....

I agree with Lon's review and comment here........ laugh

Gosh, I think I've had a flash back from my school days viewing this scene.... sad

...........my days in school were more socializing then learning..!!

This is truly a wonderful candid image, Richard. Having the other students in the BG actually paying attention to the lessons at hand seems to add to the "day-dreaming" look on this young persons face.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 26, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Great title and fine capture. I might be tempted to burn down the boy in the background on the right. I find him visually competing a bit with the main figure.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra M. Apel on April 26, 2016 at 9:46 PM

Fine capture of this "pensive" young boy. Though the boy on the right may be competing a bit with the main subject I think his attention elsewhere give credence to the far away look of the main subject. I like it with all the boys present except the head far left.

Registered on October 15, 2013, 20 Posts, 171 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 27, 2016 at 9:44 AM

Hi Folks and thanks for the suggestions. Here's a re-post with the suggested modifications. They are a nice improvement. Richard

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 27, 2016 at 10:39 AM

Nice job on the repost. Looks great! I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 2, 2016 at 11:49 PM

Hey Richard,
Once again you have impressed me with your ability to be at the right place, at the right time with a camera in your hand.
This is excellent, well done . . . devil

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments