We went to a party at our village hall last night, to celebrate Trifon Zarezan, or the "Day of the Vine-Grower". Most of the village seemed to be there, and although our Bulgarian is still quite rudimentary, we did manage to have a few conversations with our fellow villagers.
Among the guests was this young lad and, while it's not one of the best portraits I've ever posted, I defy you to tell me that it didn't make you smile :)
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comment by Carlos Garcia at 03:44 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
Well... this young man did bring a smile to my face. Cheers!
C.
comment byMirko Herzner at 04:20 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
It did make me smile for sure. And that's just perfect for this Sunday afternoon. Enjoy your time and keep sharing those "eastern experiences"...
comment byNiels at 04:24 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
Yep, I've noticed someone smiling here too :-D
comment byPhilip Jensen at 04:29 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
Couldn't help but smile a little, keep updating from the East!
comment byMichael Dunne at 04:42 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
A lovely smile – cheered me up!
comment byBen at 05:43 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
What a happy looking boy- lovely smile, lovely photo - thanks!
comment byDave Keating at 06:30 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
That is an infectious smile. Pure and sincere.
comment byRachel at 06:48 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
mm, what a cute boy. without a doubt, a great smile!
comment by nick at 08:27 PM (GMT) on 14 February, 2010
So David, which one do you prefer: St Valentine or Trifon zarezan? :-)
comment byDan Kaufman at 03:21 AM (GMT) on 15 February, 2010
He has so much character in his face!!! You know how it's fun to look at an old person and imagine them as a kid? It's fun to imagine this guy as a senior citizen. What a smile!!!
(and the bokeh'd background is excellent. Just enough to let you know what's there.)
comment by RD at 03:30 AM (GMT) on 15 February, 2010
Absolutely darling boy! Love his smile, yes, he made me smile big.
comment bydjn1 at 06:56 AM (GMT) on 15 February, 2010
nick: I think that both have their merits, but Trifon Zarezan was interesting, not least because it's based on something that would have little or no meaning in UK.
Dan: I agree, and suspect that he will have a very interesting face when older :)
comment byMichael at 07:07 PM (GMT) on 15 February, 2010
That's an adorable kid and a great shot!
comment bymike at 09:21 PM (GMT) on 15 February, 2010
Funny little guy! I like the burnt background and his intense black hair contrasting.... Great one!
comment bydjn1 at 08:50 AM (GMT) on 17 February, 2010
Thanks everyone :)
comment bycsj @id7.co.uk at 11:39 AM (GMT) on 18 February, 2010
Infectious.
comment by keith at 07:27 PM (GMT) on 18 February, 2010
could i borrow your photo to show students, they're next assignment is shooting portraits
comment byJason at 08:43 PM (GMT) on 23 February, 2010
You are so right. This is my happy image as every time I look at it, it makes me smile. Really excellent portrait. I love how you killed the background just enough for it not to be a distraction, but its still there to tell the story. I look forward to taking your Landscape course a week today :)
comment byJennifer at 08:51 PM (GMT) on 2 March, 2010
We went to a party at our village hall last night, to celebrate Trifon Zarezan, or the "Day of the Vine-Grower". Most of the village seemed to be there, and although our Bulgarian is still quite rudimentary, we did manage to have a few conversations with our fellow villagers.
Among the guests was this young lad and, while it's not one of the best portraits I've ever posted, I defy you to tell me that it didn't make you smile :)
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Well... this young man did bring a smile to my face. Cheers!
C.
It did make me smile for sure. And that's just perfect for this Sunday afternoon. Enjoy your time and keep sharing those "eastern experiences"...
Yep, I've noticed someone smiling here too :-D
Couldn't help but smile a little, keep updating from the East!
A lovely smile – cheered me up!
What a happy looking boy- lovely smile, lovely photo - thanks!
That is an infectious smile. Pure and sincere.
mm, what a cute boy. without a doubt, a great smile!
So David, which one do you prefer: St Valentine or Trifon zarezan? :-)
He has so much character in his face!!! You know how it's fun to look at an old person and imagine them as a kid? It's fun to imagine this guy as a senior citizen. What a smile!!!
(and the bokeh'd background is excellent. Just enough to let you know what's there.)
Absolutely darling boy! Love his smile, yes, he made me smile big.
nick: I think that both have their merits, but Trifon Zarezan was interesting, not least because it's based on something that would have little or no meaning in UK.
Dan: I agree, and suspect that he will have a very interesting face when older :)
That's an adorable kid and a great shot!
Funny little guy! I like the burnt background and his intense black hair contrasting.... Great one!
Thanks everyone :)
Infectious.
could i borrow your photo to show students, they're next assignment is shooting portraits
You are so right. This is my happy image as every time I look at it, it makes me smile. Really excellent portrait. I love how you killed the background just enough for it not to be a distraction, but its still there to tell the story. I look forward to taking your Landscape course a week today :)
Adorable!