It is human nature to smile for the camera. Or to stick out a tongue.
Showing off tricks is human nature, when a camera is on the scene.
It’s human nature to aim, and human nature to pose.
Parents, teach your children well, expecially when it comes to the fine art of photography. Because in the search for our common humanity, children showing off their (our) human nature make the greatest teachers. I’m frequently shooting things from the past, and children in the present. You’ll find more in my Time Travels, HERE. ♣
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Children reflects the best of what we hope to be as adults. Beautiful and inspiring.
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Thank you so much. Well said. And they imitate adults all too well, sometimes.
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Your shots are terrific. That one of the little cowboy is priceless!
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That L’l Roper never did say a word. Just appeared in a South Dakota junk store as I prowled the aisles, and went through his roping routine. Thanks, Tina!
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Great representation of the topic! Good job!
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Appreciate your enthusiasm! Thanks.
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love the blues!
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Thank you, Maria. Glad you visited!
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Oh my, I think the top photo is absolutely phenomenal in so many aspects, color, composition and subject. Wow, wow, wow.
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That’s music to my ears! Thank you, Maya, it has long been a treasure image, and a treasured memory, for me.
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The shot of the 3 boys is classic. Reminds me of Diane Arbus’s work.
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Thank you, Bill, that is enormously kind of you! One of my all-time favorites, from back in the film days. Yes, it’s that old. Glad you visited.
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