Thank you for the kind feedback.
As with my other B&W film stuff, this was taken 20+ years ago. Times were simpler. Traveling to somewhat remote places like Ayuthaya, Thailand, showed me that people the world over were friendly and, for the most part, trusting.
Walking among the ancient ruins, I came to the edge of the river, and the girl and two boys were just "hanging around" for some reason I've long forgotten-- or never knew. I approached, smiled and gestured with my camera. Meeting a friendly reply, I raised the camera and took a couple of photographs. Then smiled a thank you and left. True, the light was harsh, but that was when I came upon the children.
Charlie
Tim ONeill wrote:
You do seem to have an affinity for kids in far flung places Charlie. Very well done.
+1 to Tim's comment.
It's true, Charlie. While I enjoy viewing your travel shots and seeing your first-person account archives as a whole, I must say that the shots you've captured with children in them really stand out as my favorites. They all show a real innocence and trusting kindness. The smiles are not forced, and the happiness, despite economic conditions, is evident.
This is a very nice shot indeed.
Thanks, T-bone.
Although I photographed adults also, the pics of kids always pleased me more when I got home and reviewed what I had photographed. Babies are "cute" but boring. Once children become noticeably "people" they seem to have a combination of awareness and innocence that is beguiling. For most of us, the teen years were a write-off that our parents hoped would someday end. Then, as we grow into adults, the harsh realities of the world often beat us down somewhat. By the time we become "seniors" some get real cranky. Not me, but I've heard of it happening to others .
It's those wonderful years as young children that seem the best to me. I felt that way as an elementary school teacher, and I felt that way as a traveler to distant places.
Charlie
Charlie Shugart wrote:
True, the light was harsh, but that was when I came upon the children.
Charlie
From a PJ standpoint, the light works very well with the subjects. Bright happy faces in dim, dramatic and moody light would seem incongruous. Thank you for sharing these.
they seem to have a combination of awareness and innocence that is beguiling. For most of us, the teen years were a write-off that our parents hoped would someday end. Then, as we grow into adults, the harsh realities of the world often beat us down somewhat. By the time we become "seniors" some get real cranky. Not me, but I've heard of it happening to others 
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