Frightened by Mascots [Contest Staff Favorites January 2015]
Uploaded: January 11, 2015 02:51:19 | Entered: January 11, 2015 02:58:18
This little terrified boy was photographed two years ago at the Philadelphia Red Cross Holiday Party, and I consider it to be one of my best candid portraits ever. He had just arrived with his grandma and was in the hallway taking off his coat, when along came three gigantic mascots in costume: Fred Cross, Gentry (fire dpt), and Buddy the Blood drop. They closed in too close on him and he was terrified. In this photo, he is crying and clinging to Grandma. All the kids who are invited had experienced a house fire during the year.
The photo was reworked with a slight grunge effect from OnOne.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 16000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 57.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Gail Sullivan January 11, 2015
Michelle...an amazing image...not just the boy's expression but I love the hands clinging to the leg and the grandmother's hand protecting him! #1603306Bojan Bencic January 11, 2015
This is a very strong image, Michelle. Great composition and treatment. #11222649Jeff Robinson January 11, 2015
A very powerful image Michelle - Could be the cover of Life Magazine. Outstanding in every way! #11222677Tiia Vissak January 11, 2015
a wonderful portrait! #11222715Jyri Vissak January 11, 2015
I agree with my daughter. Well done! #11222814Terry Cervi January 11, 2015
This is a beautiful, beautiful image, Michelle! #11222826Bill Whala January 11, 2015
What a stunningly powerful image, Michelle!! Wow, Life Magazine cover for sure. #11222833Robert R. Goodman January 11, 2015
Hi Michelle,I agree with Jeff,Powerful indeed! #11222876Joy Rector January 11, 2015
beautiful capture #11222904John Connolly January 11, 2015
A great capture of the moment Michelle! What an impressive portrait! #11222995Liz blahh January 11, 2015
Beautiful! #11223052Rony Sagy January 11, 2015
What a fantastic image. The kid's hand, his eyebrows and lips are amazingly detailed. Terrific work. #11223081Jane E. Miller January 11, 2015
Michelle - Love it!! Jane #11223184Ellen Hodges January 11, 2015
Fantastic expression and capture, Michelle!! Agree with Jeff!! #11223204
Kay E. Mahoney January 11, 2015
Nice capture. he is adorable. Love the effect. #11223206Katherine Kuhn January 11, 2015
Great portrait & treatment, Michelle! #11223208Mitch Spence January 11, 2015
Unforgettable image, Michelle. #11223254Evy Johansen January 11, 2015
What a great portrait, Michelle!! #11223266Carol Quina January 11, 2015
Beautiful candid shot! Lovely tones & subject! #11223334Jeffrey R. Bange January 11, 2015
What a truly heart wrenching photo Michelle, I can truly see why you consider it to be one of your best candid portraits. Definitely a winner and favorite in my books. #11223378Neal D. Hatcher January 12, 2015
Fantastic-Michelle you are the master at capturing life with your camera #11223421Laura E. Swan January 12, 2015 1
Not a great way to start out your life. With fire and confusion and strange people and places. The most wonderful part is knowing he had family to cling to. This is a very dramatic piece and should win awards. Have you considered selling your prints poster sized to grace the walls of the Red Cross building? Your images tell stories and some tell volumes, such as this one!! Excellent job, Michelle! I just read what Jeff said. He is right too! #11223555Ann Coates January 12, 2015
You captured the emotion perfectly - poor little kid. I remember being terrified of Santa as a kid. Your fabulous treatment just adds to that feeling. #11223569Leslie McLain January 12, 2015
A stunning portrait, Michelle. Great use of B&W and the light. #11223771Teresa Burnett January 12, 2015
The eyes are amazing, Michelle!! You've really captured the emotion!! Poor little tyke!! #11223845Val Feldman January 23, 2015 1
It rarely happens to me but sometimes there aren't enough words to convey the overwhelming feelings wanting to be expressed. This is one of them. What a remarkable photo from an equally remarkable and talented photographer. #11230367Jean Lechleiter January 26, 2015
What a powerful image, Michelle. Great work! #11232754Anita Hogue January 28, 2015
WOW, this gives me chills! Awesome capture, Michelle! #11234120Avril Young February 27, 2015
this is going to be gold..congrats on your SF,s #11255340Avril Young February 27, 2015
this is going to be gold..congrats on your SF,s #11255341Avril Young February 27, 2015
this is going to be gold..congrats on your SF,s #11255342John Rivera February 28, 2015
Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! This is a great one! #11255451Jean Lechleiter February 28, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope it's a winner. #11255458Jean Lechleiter February 28, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope it's a winner. #11255461Julianne Bradford February 28, 2015
Wonderful finalist Michelle! #11255470Liz blahh February 28, 2015
Congrats on your finalist! #11255503Martha R. Mazon February 28, 2015
Amazing image indeed, Michelle! Congratulations! #11255613Tammy M. Anderson February 28, 2015
Great finalist, Michelle. Congrats! #11255705Marijana Fajgl February 28, 2015
Very powerful capture, Michelle! Big congratulations! #11256105Neal D. Hatcher February 28, 2015
Congratulations #11256135Neal D. Hatcher February 28, 2015
Congratulations #11256137Laura E. Swan February 28, 2015
I love this one and I really do think it needs to be shared with the world. I hope you let this one go on to bigger things! #11256265Marilyn K. Lincecum February 28, 2015
Beautiful image Michelle. Congratulations on a well deserved finalist. #11256568Irene Colling March 02, 2015
A very emotional journalistic image, expertly photographed. Congratulations on your winning image Michelle. #11258019Emile Abbott March 02, 2015
Congratulation on this fabulous finalist, Michelle. #11258056Nadia Paul March 02, 2015
Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #11258633Joannie Bertucci March 16, 2015
I swear Michelle, you have some of the most amazing childrens photos I've ever seen! Riveting! Congrats on your finalist! #11266557Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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