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Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood
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Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

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It started about 5 months ago. My neighbor’s children were playing outside and with my camera in hand (luckily) I snapped a few photos of them. I had captured a blissful moment in time which seemed to permeate through the very photograph taken.

As a philosophical photographer I normally rely on an innate sense of inspiration to create stories. My neighbor’s kids resonate with that idea wonderfully and so I expressed the concept to their parents. I got secretly document their everyday lifestyle. I often use my 180mm 2.8 or 85mm 1.4 (puts me far away) so they don’t know that at least 8 out of 10 of these shots were being taken.

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Adoration

He tried so hard several times to get a bubble going from his make-shift bubble blower. He finally got through after about his 10th attempt. That is the face of appreciation and adoration.

Thoughts

I have no idea what was going through his head as he laid in the grass playing with his dinosaur toys. This is pretty much a regular evening routine for him.

Swing Away

One of my favorite shots of them playing. This is pretty much the routine for them every evening. As soon as they get home from school, they’d run outside to one of their favorite spots – the swing.

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The Builder

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Most times my little friend here is by himself tinkering away at things. This shot was caught with him putting together his box truck in front of his home. Sometimes his mom would call me secretly and let me know something is up. This was one of those moments.

The Run

I remember the evening this was taken like it was yesterday. It was one Sunday back in December of 2014. I walked out of my home as I had done several evenings before, looking for some stories to shoot. Suddenly I heard a scream echoed, I looked up the road and there they were bolting down the street. I quickly reacted, ran out and shot this from about 80 meters away from them. I’m really glad I had the 180mm that evening. If I had my 85 I’m sure I would not be typing these words.

No Swing

His cousin in the background wouldn’t allow him to take his turn at the swing, he lost a bet to her because she was able to swing higher than him

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I Got The Swing

So… I spoke with the cousin and asked her to let him have a swing and this was the result. Look how happy he is!

Rock, Paper Scissors!

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Yikes! Who lost?

Sleepy head

Sometimes even kids get bored.

Teamwork

Sister and brother working together to pick a plum.

The Irony (Semi-Conceptualized)

Oops, didn’t see that coming. This was actually one of the only scenes I conceptualized with him. However I had his sister place the cow in the scene immediately after he started drinking so he had no idea the cow would be involved. I wonder what he was thinking.

Rain Rain Go Away (Semi-Conceptualized)

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On this day they were outside already playing with the banana leaf with a bit of rain just barely falling. An ounce of inspiration hit me and I thought, “Hmm as a child my friends and I normally shelter under banana leaf from the rain.” I asked them to sit and continue the sheltering process. When I got in to edit I realized the rainfall was barely showing as the tree leaves above had broken almost all of its falling effect so I dramatized (rainfall) it in Photoshop. They still played the part well huh?

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mrstregs avatar
mrstregs
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I sit here with my wrinkles and white hair, your amazing photography has transported me back to my childhood. Thank you for happy tears!

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CathyOwen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are beautiful, like testaments to a lost era of childhood when children had such joy playing with simple things.

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rozie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved all of the photos. Your creativity is awesome. Please keep them coming.

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LisaHartman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are incredible! Please make a book of this collection, I'd buy it!

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JitkaMusilová
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely adorable photos! And I like the comments which help me to look at the photos more properly and understand them better.

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CrackrJax
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so neat. These kids are absolutely utilizing their imagination and environment. How splendid!! Aahh to be a kid again :)

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CathyOwen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely enchanting...like a bygone age. The effects of rays of light falling on the children and the blurred backgrounds are wonderful.

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KateElle
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks magical. Very skillful good on you for using your resources :) great style good quality! keep it up :)

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HeatherDerksen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Children of Innocence, that's the way to be. They are so real, love your pics

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SilviaYiyi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow you are an amazing Ph. Perfect moments; Perfect shots :)

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lesleylu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty amazing how toys so simple can make them this happy, even I couldn't of found this much joy amidst of all my electronics.

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CommentaryFortytwo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of my own childhood when our toys were very few. We had to use our creativity, imagination and materials on hand. Wonderful!

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IngridJürgens
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Faszinierende Aufnahmen ,die gut dargestellt sind und den Betrachter in seinen Bann ziehen .

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Kip
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing photographs. The moments are so striking. I don't think many children still play in their environments like this...wonderful.

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CMonday
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your shots are amazing!!! Me, preschool, sped, photo permissions, always a camera in my classroom. Gives parents a candid peek into a part of their child's life they otherwise would not see. I love it, they love it:) LOVE, LOVE your work!

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CMonday
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your shots are amazing!!! Me, preschool, sped, photo permissions, always a camera in my classroom. Gives parents a peek into a part of their child's life they otherwise would not see. I love it, they love it :) LOVE, LOVE your work!

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mrstregs
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I sit here with my wrinkles and white hair, your amazing photography has transported me back to my childhood. Thank you for happy tears!

cathy_owen_359 avatar
CathyOwen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are beautiful, like testaments to a lost era of childhood when children had such joy playing with simple things.

rozie avatar
rozie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Loved all of the photos. Your creativity is awesome. Please keep them coming.

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LisaHartman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are incredible! Please make a book of this collection, I'd buy it!

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JitkaMusilová
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely adorable photos! And I like the comments which help me to look at the photos more properly and understand them better.

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CrackrJax
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so neat. These kids are absolutely utilizing their imagination and environment. How splendid!! Aahh to be a kid again :)

cathy_owen_359 avatar
CathyOwen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely enchanting...like a bygone age. The effects of rays of light falling on the children and the blurred backgrounds are wonderful.

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KateElle
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks magical. Very skillful good on you for using your resources :) great style good quality! keep it up :)

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HeatherDerksen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Children of Innocence, that's the way to be. They are so real, love your pics

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SilviaYiyi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow you are an amazing Ph. Perfect moments; Perfect shots :)

lesleylu avatar
lesleylu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty amazing how toys so simple can make them this happy, even I couldn't of found this much joy amidst of all my electronics.

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CommentaryFortytwo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of my own childhood when our toys were very few. We had to use our creativity, imagination and materials on hand. Wonderful!

ingridjrgens avatar
IngridJürgens
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Faszinierende Aufnahmen ,die gut dargestellt sind und den Betrachter in seinen Bann ziehen .

Kip avatar
Kip
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing photographs. The moments are so striking. I don't think many children still play in their environments like this...wonderful.

cmonday avatar
CMonday
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your shots are amazing!!! Me, preschool, sped, photo permissions, always a camera in my classroom. Gives parents a candid peek into a part of their child's life they otherwise would not see. I love it, they love it:) LOVE, LOVE your work!

cmonday avatar
CMonday
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your shots are amazing!!! Me, preschool, sped, photo permissions, always a camera in my classroom. Gives parents a peek into a part of their child's life they otherwise would not see. I love it, they love it :) LOVE, LOVE your work!

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