Discontent

Lasse Damgaard

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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Discontent by Lasse Damgaard
  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    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

    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

    tonilouise

    I think this is the most perfect image of a child I’ve seen. Absolutely love it

  • Vonnie Murfin

    Vonnie Murfin

    What a sad face. He looks cute.

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess

    So the facial expression is from you chasing him?? LOL!
    This is priceless!!! You have a fantastic portfolio!

  • Jordan Clarke

    Jordan Clarke

    Great shot! I love the contrast between the whimsical balloon and his cranky expression…

  • Lost Lost

    Lost Lost

    Excellent work, well done..

  • Melody

    Melody

    Your photography is breathtaking….I can’t get over the sharpness of this photo….Its magazine worthy.

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    haha, what a face

  • ocularis

    ocularis

    pefect! love this street shot….!

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    You got it!

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    Brilliant Lasse !

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    Strong image, for many reasons.

  • Lunastus

    Lunastus

    This is just goegeous!!

  • pintsize

    pintsize

    I love this photo, the look on his face and the balloon just don’t fit which makes it so perfect

  • Akira

    Akira

    Love all of your work, and especially this one.

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee

    What a great image and a great title!

  • waitin' for rain .

    waitin' for ra...

    huh !! so serious !

  • hugo

    hugo

    this is magic, hope you’re still around!!!!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    this is fantastic!!! love the expression on his face… works so well in b & w…

  • Matthew Bonnington

    Matthew Bonnin...

    Wonderful wonderful wonderful.
    Great shot. The expression is priceless. Tones are superb.

  • poppykitten

    poppykitten

    What a great shot, he looks really cross,

  • debbie lacey

    debbie lacey

    sweet

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    this is a fantastic capture.. his expression is unforgettable! brilliant work

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond

    Oh this is so good! His expression couldn’t be any better!

    Well chased :) x

  • Imber

    Imber

    What a beautiful moment. Very good B/W and details.

  • AlteredIllusions

    AlteredIllusions

    amazing image! i love the expression you captured and the sheen of the balloon.

  • sully

    sully

    great shot

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    Congrats on being featured on the homepage! Well done! Great DOF

  • Hien Nguyen

    Hien Nguyen

    Love the separation you get from the DOF.

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn...

    Oh wow! really amazing BnW! love the way you looked and simply composed this work…. creative and so pure!

  • TriggerHappy

    TriggerHappy

    Great shot!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    A very unhappy face captured well!

  • JasonSmithPhotogs

    JasonSmithPhotogs

    Haha! Excellent shot! The expression is priceless. The ballon really contrasts with the upset look on his face.

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    Brilliant shot!

  • Mistie McDonald

    Mistie McDonald

    How adorable!!..Kids crack me up..they are so full of expression…this is just awesome!

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    gorgeous photo

  • Andriy Portyanko

    Andriy Portyanko

    That is awesome shot! Excellent!

  • Josh Prior

    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

    orourke

    fantastic shot, the birthday boy is nere happy is he!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    awesome capture this is fabulous

  • AnnasArt

    AnnasArt

    I love this photo…. it’s amazing

  • Geri Bragg

    Geri Bragg

    great face, great look, GREAT photo !

  • sandra arduini

    sandra arduini

    Wonderful capture!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Excellent shot!!!

  • Jennifer Vickers

    Jennifer Vickers

    Such a stern expression here. Great black and white image.

  • Rachael Macleod

    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

    Mindy McGregor

    Great work! Love the tones and the composition!

  • shadowzone

    shadowzone

    great image. love the face expression. fantastic B&W

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Amazing capture …what an expression !

  • Elizabeth Duncan

    Elizabeth Duncan

    Oh I like this!

  • Allison Kramer

    Allison Kramer

    I love this. it reminds me of a bad ass version of the red balloon.

  • mausue

    mausue

    Fantastic portrait.

  • Nuh Sarche

    Nuh Sarche

    Wonderful picture!!!

    We would like to see it in our European Everyday Life GROUP

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    This is brilliant work!!

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    I love his apprehensive expression!

  • Nuh Sarche

    Nuh Sarche

    look please to the link I have found and to the copyright at the picture!!!!!!!!!!!

    greetings

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Love the expression, tones and mood to this portrait. Well done. An instant favourite.

  • Cathi Norman

    Cathi Norman

    Stunning image!!

  • erika15

    erika15

    This is adorable. :)

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    your portraits are stunning…............love this one the most !!!!!!!!!!
    Absolutely AWESOME :)

  • Kjersti Andreassen

    Kjersti Andrea...

    wow, this is amazing.. I love the silver-y tones!!

  • happypattern

    happypattern

    Fantastic expression!!

  • Samuel  Nachison

    Samuel Nachison 25 days ago

    you have a fantastic gift.

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