Discontent
I have a soft spot for children. And balloons.
Mix the two, and you got me chasing this kid down the street to get a clear shot!
Taken in Bergen, Norway in 2006
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Paul Vanzella
What an amazing capture… so perfect – love the tones and feel of this image… especially the depth of field… looks like a movie set. Great image!
Damian
Brilliant! The kid looks out of place with a balloon LOL! Hope he doesn’t grow up to go from discontent to malcontent :)
tonilouise
I think this is the most perfect image of a child I’ve seen. Absolutely love it
Vonnie Murfin
What a sad face. He looks cute.
Lee Burgess
So the facial expression is from you chasing him?? LOL!
This is priceless!!! You have a fantastic portfolio!
Jordan Clarke
Great shot! I love the contrast between the whimsical balloon and his cranky expression…
Lost Lost
Excellent work, well done..
Melody
Your photography is breathtaking….I can’t get over the sharpness of this photo….Its magazine worthy.
Jessica Tremp
haha, what a face
ocularis
pefect! love this street shot….!
docophoto
You got it!
Lisa Kenny
Brilliant Lasse !
Judith Oppenhe...
Strong image, for many reasons.
Lunastus
This is just goegeous!!
pintsize
I love this photo, the look on his face and the balloon just don’t fit which makes it so perfect
Akira
Love all of your work, and especially this one.
StacyLee
What a great image and a great title!
waitin' for rain
huh !! so serious !
hugo
this is magic, hope you’re still around!!!!
Nicole Goggins
this is fantastic!!! love the expression on his face… works so well in b & w…
Matthew Bonnin...
Wonderful wonderful wonderful.
Great shot. The expression is priceless. Tones are superb.
poppykitten
What a great shot, he looks really cross,
debbie lacey
sweet
Jeremy Harrington
this is a fantastic capture.. his expression is unforgettable! brilliant work
RoughDiamond
Oh this is so good! His expression couldn’t be any better!
Well chased :) x
Imber
What a beautiful moment. Very good B/W and details.
AlteredIllusions
amazing image! i love the expression you captured and the sheen of the balloon.
sully
great shot
Scott Ruhs
Congrats on being featured on the homepage! Well done! Great DOF
Hien Nguyen
Love the separation you get from the DOF.
Mohsen Bayramn...
Oh wow! really amazing BnW! love the way you looked and simply composed this work…. creative and so pure!
TriggerHappy
Great shot!
Al Bourassa
A very unhappy face captured well!
JasonSmithPhotogs
Haha! Excellent shot! The expression is priceless. The ballon really contrasts with the upset look on his face.
Jen Cannella
Brilliant shot!
Mistie McDonald
How adorable!!..Kids crack me up..they are so full of expression…this is just awesome!
Matt Sillence
gorgeous photo
Andriy Portyanko
That is awesome shot! Excellent!
Josh Prior
Such a story to tell…well done Lasse. DOF is perfect.
Not sure if he enjoyed getting his pic taken….he still looks cute
even with a grumpy look on his face
orourke
fantastic shot, the birthday boy is nere happy is he!
Jeff Burns
awesome capture this is fabulous
AnnasArt
I love this photo…. it’s amazing
Geri Bragg
great face, great look, GREAT photo !
sandra arduini
Wonderful capture!
Jean M. Laffitau
Excellent shot!!!
Jennifer Vickers
Such a stern expression here. Great black and white image.
Rachael Macleod
such a great contrast between the joyful balloon and his somewhat dour expression, wish I had your nerve to approach people in the street, something Im still building on!
Mindy McGregor
Great work! Love the tones and the composition!
shadowzone
great image. love the face expression. fantastic B&W
Caroline Gorka
Amazing capture …what an expression !
Elizabeth Duncan
Oh I like this!
Allison Kramer
I love this. it reminds me of a bad ass version of the red balloon.
mausue
Fantastic portrait.
Nuh Sarche
Wonderful picture!!!
We would like to see it in our European Everyday Life GROUP
Ken Thomas
This is brilliant work!!
Helen Chierego
I love his apprehensive expression!
Nuh Sarche
look please to the link I have found and to the copyright at the picture!!!!!!!!!!!
greetings
Elana Bailey
Love the expression, tones and mood to this portrait. Well done. An instant favourite.
Cathi Norman
Stunning image!!
erika15
This is adorable. :)
CATNIPMEOW
your portraits are stunning…............love this one the most !!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely AWESOME :)
Kjersti Andrea...
wow, this is amazing.. I love the silver-y tones!!
happypattern
Fantastic expression!!
Samuel Nachison
you have a fantastic gift.