School is out in Konya-Karatay
When I walked once more in the old quarter Karatay, located in the middleanatolian city of Konya (Turkey), more and more pupils with their blue schooldress followed me in the streets, so the sleepy neighborhood woke up by the loud shouting of the kids. When I stopped to make this photo, everybody wanted to be in the first row. It was a lovely noontime hour with them.
© Photo by Jens Helmstedt
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Antanas
very good street capture
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you Antanas
Rebecca Brann
This fantastic! The expressions are priceless! Great work!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you so much Rebecca!
Carla Jensen
Outstanding capture…Jens! I just love this and the first thing that caught my eye was the little boy about half way back saluting you, there on the right hand side ! LOL LOL Outstanding job on capture this !! wtg
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much for your interests and nice detailed comment on this photo. Glad you like it :)
shanghaiwu
I understand this moment and can image it with your writing/fabulous image
Jens Helmstedt replied
This is nice. Thank you very much for your words Shanghaiwu!
rodsfotos
Just love the happy expressions on the faces of the children, reminds me of how happy I was getting out of school so many years ago, a wonderful expressive street candid image Jens, well captured,
Regards, Rod.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Rod. Nice to hear, that this photo brought some good memories to you. Have a nice time – Jens
Eyal Nahmias
Great capture. Blacks and contrast are too dense and high. Try adjusting shadows/highlights. I like the spontaneous expressions. Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group.
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you Eyal, nice to see this series in the Art of the Middle East group.
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO
Jens Helmstedt replied
Thank you very much Michelle!
Saltuk Karayalcin
This is a great picture! I used to wear that uniform too at school lol =)
Jens Helmstedt replied
Çok teşekkür ederim! Many thanks Saltuk! Nice that the photo reminds you to this.
Solomon Walker
nice image of happy children!
Jens Helmstedt replied
Many thanks Solomon!
emel
Ah! Jens remind me to self teacher.l’ve been teaching art for 30 years…sweet children! very nice
Jens Helmstedt replied 14 days ago
Thank you very much for your nice comment Emel!
Lorena Maria 14 days ago
What a wonderful image! gives me reasons a million times over to smile and love, They are our kids..it is our future!!
Jens Helmstedt replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much for your nice words Lorena! Nice to hear, that it gives you reasons to smile and love. You´re right: Kids are our future!