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Nothing could make him smile

© Michelle Alton

Nothing could make him smile

Uploaded: December 29, 2014 | Entered: December 29, 2014 04:32:22

Description

His dad tried for about five minutes to get this boy to smile, but all of his attempts were futile.
Photographed at the Children's Holiday Party thrown by the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross. All the invited kids had experienced a house fire in 2014. Elves were seen wrapping gifts for a couple of weeks before the event. It was the most fun such party that I've photographed over the past three years. Note: All the photos from this event were taken with flash.
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Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 29, 2014

Everything about this is utterly charming, Michelle. You took a beautiful child with wonderful large eyes and gave his family a picture to treasure. #1601907

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 29, 2014

He is just too cute! Love those eyes! #11214104

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 29, 2014

This is outstanding Michelle! #11214124

Gail Sullivan level-classic December 29, 2014

He is adorable and you have managed to get great eye contact with him, Michelle! #11214140

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 29, 2014

What a sweet shot of this olittle one, maybe he just isn't sure exactly is going on Michelle! :-) #11214161

Tiia Vissak December 29, 2014

a wonderful portrait! #11214202

Jyri Vissak December 29, 2014

Beautiful portrait here! Very cute. #11214224

John Connolly December 29, 2014

I love those big eyes Michelle! The intent expression you have captured here is outstanding! #11214285

Rony Sagy December 29, 2014

What an expressive stare. Fantastic capture, Michelle. #11214382

Susan Williams December 29, 2014

What an impressive candid portrait, Michelle. He certainly is engaged and you've captured his serious side, intelligent beyond his years. #11214551

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 30, 2014

Excellent portrait work, Michelle!! #11214576

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 30, 2014

Great portrait and story, Michelle. #11214636

Gord MacEachern December 30, 2014

Beautiful portraiture Michelle!! #11214851

Carol L. Fowler December 31, 2014 1

What a great portrait- despite the lack of a smile! Have a Happy New Year! #11215619

Gerda Grice level-classic December 31, 2014 1

What an adorable little guy! His expression is more charming and engaging than a smile would have been, and you've captured it beautifully! I love just the slight hint of colour in this almost monochrome treatment. #11215786

January 01, 2015

Makes for a very special portrait even without a smile. Very well taken & presented. Happy New Year. #11217159

Barbara Waldoch January 01, 2015

Beautifully captured, Michelle! #11217280

Barbara Waldoch January 01, 2015

Beautifully captured, Michelle! #11217281

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 03, 2015

Smiling or not, this is one terrific portrait of a very beautiful child. You captured his essence. Serious and curious! Wonderfully done. #11218518

Kathy Reeves January 04, 2015

Wonderful image of this adorable boy, Michelle. You captured much more without the smile. #11218956

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 07, 2015

What a wonderful shot of this little guy, Michelle! #11220588

Ellen Hodges January 11, 2015

He looks like he is deep in thought! Wonderful capture, Michelle! Soooo well done!! #11223205

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