Monday, February 23, 2009

I Heart Faces Kids--Black and White





It's time again for the I Heart Faces photography contest. This week's theme is black and white. Every year, I take pictures of the bug hunter in a leaf pile, and every year, I love them best in black and white. I used this picture on a Christmas card a while back, and it got mixed reviews. Some folks loved it, while others thought I should have used a more "joyful" picture (and one where he was "all cleaned up", instead of dirty around the edges). To me, it showed my boy's personality and depth at a young age, and it was one of my favorite cards. Hope you like it, too!
Don't forget to head over to I Heart Faces to check out some absolutely stunning photos by some incredibly talented photographers. I hope your Monday is stunning, too!

19 kind comments:

Denise said...

Such an awesome picture.

Corrine said...

wonderful picture.

The Foster Home said...

I love that picture of him.

Melinda said...

What a fun photo! I love the composition!

Jennifer Bowen said...

I love the blanket of leaves! And what a handsome boy. Great job on the conversion.

Anonymous said...

I agree with you... I like it just how it is. It is true to who he is and it looks like he must have been having a great time. I would love to play in a pile of leaves! Love the black and white. :)

jennykate77 said...

Cool pic! I love the leaves!

Carrie @carrieloves said...

Oh, so sweet!

Unknown said...

Life is short so I say GO FOR THE DIRT : ). Dirty is real, right. I love this picture. I barely see any dirt. I think it is one of those perfect ordinary moments that don't get captured often enough. Who wants perfect when you could have this! Lovely in every way : ). Did you have it in black and white on your Christmas card or color?

Jennifer said...

I really like the picture - very expressive. Kinda sad that folks would critique your Christmas cards!! Bummer. Thanks for sharing it today.

Keri said...

I love the picture! Just as is.

CIRCLE OF LIFE said...

PEOPLE'S VIEWS ARE SO SAD THAT IS A COOL PICTURE i SO LOOVE HIS EXPRESSION LIKE YEAH i'M DIRTY AND YEAH i'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE. i THINK THE BLACK AND WHITE BRINGS OUT TEH FEATURES OF THE PICTURE GREAT JOB.

Carebear said...

I think its a great photo!

Glenn and Cile said...

Great picture! How do you add the music?

My favorite is cinnamon roll but I also like the plain strawberry and blueberry ones too. You know you don't HAVE to send me any...I can learn to live without Poptarts...but I promise I will enjoy them if you do. :)

Pam said...

I think it is a great shot. So sweet. I think that your son being so close to you, meaning so much to you, then he needs to be on that Christmas card cause he is what makes you happy. If its with leaves around his face or in front of a tree, color or b&w...its your choice!

April said...

Great picture, Pam...good luck in the contest!!!♥

Shell in your Pocket said...

Wonderful picture in the leaves!
~Sandy toe

Micha Everett Photography said...

Very cute kiddo!

Barbara said...

Great photo, he's a boy and it shows!