Inspiring Photo: Boy Meets Ant #134794

Boy Meets Ant

Uploaded: June 23, 2003

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Canon 50mm 1.4, about 1/125 f4, Montreal late afternoon light off the hardwood floor. 50% crop. Cloned out some white from kitchen stove on extreme right.

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Dawn Balaban June 23, 2003

Great Shot. I love how you kind of feel for the aunt. The baby looks like a Giant conpared to him. You almost see him shaking with fear. Love your work cropping.

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Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019

This is great! What a shot!! #124218

Brinn MacDougall May 26, 2019

Wonderful work! The warm tones and subject matter is just priceless.. #124225

Ronald Balthazor May 26, 2019

Excellent! Very nicely done with a great opportunity! #124226

May 26, 2019

Great shot! I love it! What a keepsake for him when he gets older - wonder what profession he will take up - biology? or exterminator?
Phyllis #124262

May 26, 2019

The ant survived the encounter quite happily. I am always looking at bugs with my boys...they know Dad likes to take bug macros. Evan found this ant, and I quickly took the shot.

Thanks for the comments.

Robert #124275

Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019

I believe you might have a winner shot here! It is so unique, cool, warm, well composed - just great! Good luck! #124310

Sharon E. Lowe May 26, 2019

Great shot! Love it! #124315

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Great catch, Robert. The design, colors and light a excellent. But the pointed finger and the scale of the ant are really outstanding. I think Metter is right we'll see this one in the finals :0) #124375

David Taylor May 26, 2019

Good catch! Winner. #124389

Evy Johansen May 26, 2019

Wow, this is a great shot! I love it! A winner in my book! #124604

Jill Battaglia May 26, 2019

Excellent!!! :-) #124775

Kathleen Clemons July 07, 2003

This is simply wonderful! Congratulations!! #134985

Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003

Congrats, Robert! #135374

America B July 07, 2003

Robert, I have to say that I hope this is Grand PRize. An AWESOME shot! Many congrats! #136277

Piper Lehman July 07, 2003

I agree with America. This is grand prize material, for sure. Good luck in the finals, and congrats on a great catch. #136330

LJ Corliss July 07, 2003

Congrats to you :) #136373

Chad S. Tucker July 07, 2003

WOW!!!! You must have moved fast for this shot. Great job!!! #136753

Susana Matos July 08, 2003

GREAT photo, congratulations, Cheers from Portugal #137033

Cheryl Meisel July 08, 2003

Super COOL! Congrats! cheryl #137227

Tony Gough July 08, 2003

Congratulations Robert, this is a great portrait. Having kids myself I know how tricky it can be to get them to be still long enough for you to focus on. #137369

Many Feathers July 08, 2003

Just thought I'd add my congrats here. I believe you may have a grand prize winner too. Wow! What a great image!

MF #137372

Mette Vendelboe Allison July 08, 2003

Congrats! I also think this will be the grand prize winner. It really stands out! I love it! #137486

July 08, 2003

I am stunned by these wonderful comments!

Unfortunately I am on the road, so don't have time to see all the other finalists, but I am sure that they are wonderful as usual.

Kindest regards, and thanks

Robert #137544

zcaley July 08, 2003

Sweet touching and well done. Congratulations and good luck! #137960

Connie L. Carpenter July 08, 2003

Gee. that's a great image... congratulations on this fine work and also for teaching your children about the value of ALL life. It's really quite a powerful image. #138037

Robert Mann July 08, 2003

Me, too! What they all said! WONDERFUL! Congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB #138090

Evy Johansen July 08, 2003

I knew..... Congratulations, Robert and good luck! #138100

Barbara K. Breitsameter July 11, 2003

This one is a winner! Congrats Robert! #140111

America B July 14, 2003

Congrats on 1st place!! #142166

Gabriela Cunha July 14, 2003

congratulations!
gy #142211

Serena Pierce July 14, 2003

Great shot Robert, Congratulations!! #142216

Dolores Neilson July 14, 2003

Well deserved first place, Robert!! I love this...reflective of the curiosity of a child! #142246

Robert Mann July 14, 2003

Congrats, Robert, on your first place! RoB #142294

Claudia Kuhn July 14, 2003

Super picture! Congratulations on your win!!! #142340

Chad S. Tucker July 14, 2003

Great job !!!! Congrats on 1st place #142362

Patrick Campbell July 14, 2003

Congrats on your big win Robert! Excellent work as always.....Pat #142390

Betsy Drew July 14, 2003

This was defintiely first place! This was the ONE photo I shared with my husband who sits next to me on the couch as I sit here with my laptop at night. He loved it too--that says a lot! #142414

Maral Urkumyan July 14, 2003

Congratulations! I love the way you captured your son's curiosity. What I love most is the way the ant seems to be looking back up at him! #142432

Evy Johansen July 14, 2003

Good to se this wonderful photo again! Congratulations on your well deserved first place win! #142444

Connie L. Carpenter July 14, 2003

Wonderful!! I am glad to see this is a first place winner... fantastic image. #142464

Cathy Shotz July 14, 2003

I had no doubt that this wonderful photo would be a first place winner. Congratulations. #142489

Mette Vendelboe Allison July 15, 2003

Congrats- SOOO deserved:-) #142629

Faith Locke Siewert July 15, 2003

This is a wonderfully incredible photo, both in subject and composition. It certainly was a clear winner! Congrats ! #142632

Karen Seargeant July 15, 2003

EXCELLANT! Great capture. Congrats! #142697

Tony Gough July 15, 2003

Congrats Robert, I had a very strong feeling this pic would win. #142732

Hedda Bjerén July 15, 2003

WOW! What a wonderful picture!

Hedda:) #142828

Darren M. Alexander July 15, 2003

Really cool photo! Congratulations!

Kinda looks like the boy is giving directions to the picnic basket. ;-) #143239

Monika Sapek July 15, 2003

Simply wonderful photo, Robert! Many congratulations on your great win!
Monika
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Leah Marshall July 16, 2003

INCREDIBLE! LOVE IT! #143678

Gary W. Lake July 16, 2003

What a great shot - another one that I missed during the month. Belated congrats! #143859

Michael McCook July 17, 2003

This is a wonderful shot. This is just what a photo is meant to do...tell a story. Great image and congratulations on the win. #144552

Murry Grigsby July 17, 2003

Congratulations of your win, Robert. This was my personal favorite for June. It is a perfect kid image!! #144606

Marija Milovanovic Maksimovic July 18, 2003

Unique and wonderful. Congrats on your win, Robert! #145544

July 21, 2003

Bonjour Robert! Congrats!

Evan's curiosity of the ant prevails!

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July 25, 2003

the snap is cool I really donno wat to say!
there is real sensitivity and great observation and creativity all seen together!
hey! would u help me b'come a gr8 photographer like urself! #150191

rudy w. cooper August 01, 2003

Dam, which I could have taken that ! Great, great shot Robert !

rudy #155230

Kathleen R. Struckle August 12, 2003

Congrats. Robert! I love the warm tones. What a wonderful picture. Kathy Struckle #164412

Damian P. Gadal August 15, 2003

Great shot - Congrats! #167507

America B January 20, 2004

I just new this image was a "GRAND PRIZE WINNER" !! BIG congrats to you Robert on your BIG win in POPphoto. This is such a wonderful image and deserves all the awards! Again, many congrats! #341593

Patrick Campbell January 20, 2004

Congrats on the Pop Photo win, Robert! Somebody I "know" won this time! I figure if we are industrious and lucky, we each get a handful of photos this great in a lifetime. :-) #341752

Carolyn J. Connolly July 04, 2004

I just now saw this wonderful shot of yours featured on the contest page Robert, and HAD to make a comment! Not much more I can add to what has already been said really - just a beautiful image, and your First Place win with it was thoroughly deserved!! Very well done indeed... #631040

Jim Miotke My Courses July 30, 2004 1

Yes, a big congratulations to you on getting this published in Popular Photography magazine, RObert. Way to go! It is well-deserved. I love this photo!

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Murry Grigsby July 30, 2004

Congrats again Robert on the success of this wonderful childhood image!! #678053

Diane Dupuis September 27, 2005

Just perfect!!! #1889796

Audra E. McKean November 14, 2005

WOW. #2076169

November 17, 2005

This is an amazing picture! All I can say is wow.
Peace and love #2088312

David Taylor November 17, 2005

Robert,

The fact that you are receiving responses 2 1/2 years(!) after posting your photo speaks volumes about how people are effected by this wonderful image. Much success. #2089147

Tonya R. Boles June 20, 2006

This is a great capture... #2920948

Lavone Vannoy July 09, 2006

L*O*V*E this!!! You should get a huge prize for this award winning capture!!! Once-in-a-lifetime shot, congrats Robert!!! #3005822

November 16, 2006

Incredible! WoW #3595854

Vikram Jamwal July 29, 2007

This shot is a joy - simple and beautiful! #4574375

Laura E. Swan June 07, 2009

FAN-TASTIC CAPTURE! (HUGE SMILE HERE!)

BIG CONGRATS! Wonderful job, Robert!

-Laura Swan #7604448

Patricia A. Casey October 23, 2011

I arrived at the end of your portfolio....Beautiful work! I love the image and the title...simple yet oh so lovely! Cheers, Robert =^..^= #9756264

August 24, 2014

Hard to get a re-take on that one :) Great shot. #11115553

Terry Cervi April 07, 2016 1

Congrats, Robert! Love this one! #11458344

Nikki McDonald September 25, 2016

Oldie but goodie - love love the perspective and expression. Congrats on the new bling, Robert. #11520397

Patricia A. Casey September 25, 2016 1

Congratulations Robert on POTD...and all the previously awarded Gold...I still love this charming photo! Cheers....=^..^= #11520398

Melinda F. Schneider September 25, 2016 1

What a delightful and touching (almost!) image!! Congratulations, Robert, on your triple honor!! #11520427

Gerda Grice September 25, 2016 1

Truly an all time great shot, Robert! Many congratulations on your wins with this! I'll bet the little boy in the shot now loves this image, too! #11520447

Chuck Green September 25, 2016

Incredible shot! Congrats!
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James Kooper September 26, 2016

Wow what a great shot it is! I have not seen it before. #11520544

Lydia Williams September 26, 2016

OMG, this is a spectacular image...Dont know how I missed this one...A favorite for sure! Congratulations on all your Golds!!!! #11520628

Jeffrey R. Bange September 27, 2016

Congratulations Robert on your well deserved POTD. #11521149

Nancy L. Green September 28, 2016

GREAT Shot!!! Hope he doesn't get bit!!! <>< #11521266

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 30, 2016

Congrats on all 3 Gold's and now this, sooo adorable, super photography or say photographer!! #11522714

John D. Roach October 01, 2016

Very cool, congrats. #11522818

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