A Boy and His Spider

micklyn

A Boy and His Spider

Hudson (4) was carrying this spider around with him all afternoon. Here he was lying on a table we have on our front verandah, just chilling. Later on he (sadly) let it go…

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Camera Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time 2009/08/26 01:15:11 PM
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/80
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
ISO Speed 200
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length 100.0 mm

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A Boy and His Spider by micklyn
  • Belinda Fletcher

    Belinda Fletcher

    What an amazing capture! Love Hudson’s eyes, they look stunning. Title is fantastic, I totally get it having two boys. Great Job.

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, Belinda! aren’t boys special? ( :

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful work and capture

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, kathy!

  • gato

    gato

    great image! I love how his eyes stand out and drag you in. and his expression is so mature! :)

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you! thanks for the visit ( :

  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    FABULOUS, micklyn! Wonderful composition and focus on those beautiful eyes that just grab you!! :)Karen

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Gorgeous portrait! Very well done!

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you very much, Silvia

  • Shelly Harris

    Shelly Harris

    Beautiful image…

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you, Shelly!

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    oh i love this, you have managed to capture the wonder and curiosity of youth. beautifully done!

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, rubyjo ( :

  • Leon Walker

    Leon Walker

    Little boys are wonderful!!! Great shot!!!

  • micklyn replied

    Aren’t they? thanks, Leon!

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    His eyes make a fabulous focal point – great portrait :o)

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you!

  • Anna Larson

    Anna Larson

    So cute…Kids are adorable…:)

  • micklyn replied

    Yes they are! thanks, Anna!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    amazing shot micklyn .. love the tones
    very cool

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, Shoaib!! you’re very kind ( :

  • clmustin

    clmustin

    Almost makes me feel sad. Great shot.

  • micklyn replied

    I guess it is kind of nostalgic ( : Thanks so much for commenting.

  • Aileen David

    Aileen David

    great capture of emotions; his eyes pull the viewer into what he’s feeling maybe he’s just tired, or already feeling sad at the prospect of letting his spider go whatever it is, the viewer empathises. ‘love it!
    :)

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks for your great comment, Aileen!

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    His facial expressions are touching. Lovely photo.

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much, Lorraine

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    A wonderful composition micklyn, boys and their icky things lol :)) He has gorgeous eyes!!!

  • micklyn replied

    Yes, boys are fun (( : slugs and snails and… you know? Thanks, Trish

  • Geoffrey Dunn

    Geoffrey Dunn

    Terrific moodiness on show here … I hope that lid’s on firmly :-)

  • micklyn replied

    the lid was probably on a bit too firmly for the spider’s liking ( : Thanks, Geoffrey

  • Cathi Norman

    Cathi Norman

    Brilliant image! Love the composition!

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much, Cathi!

  • Sonia de Macedo-Stewart

    Sonia de Maced...

    precious ;-)

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you!

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Beautiful, beautiful image.

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you so much, Megan!

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    Beautiful capture…

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you!

  • Mike de Lange

    Mike de Lange

    What a great character portrait – typical of every boy. Great work.

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, Mike!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    beautiful portrait!!! the eyes are amazing!

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you!

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

    Love this Micklyn! ;)

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much, Jenni!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely shot

  • micklyn replied

    thanks!

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    good shot, well done

  • micklyn replied

    thank you, Christian!

  • kibishipaul

    kibishipaul

    Beautiful composition micklyn and totally captures the essence of boyhood! Having a son myself this is instantly one of my favorites. Well done!

  • micklyn replied

    thank you so much for that!! ( :

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Once again lovely shot, you produced these photographs of kids so well.

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Tenee, that’s a really nice thing to say ( :

  • Adria Bryant

    Adria Bryant

    Beautiful portrait! That must be a big spider!

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks, Adria! big enough that I didn’t want to touch it ( :

  • Artist A. Ibrahim

    Artist A. Ibrahim

    VERY BEAUTIFUL GREAT..ARET WORK…FANTASTICA..COOL.. BRAVO

  • micklyn replied

    thank you so much, alan alan.

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Brilliant! A wonderfully natural and innocent capture.

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Clare ( :

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    really great portrait! the spider just makes it

  • micklyn replied

    ( : thanks!

  • Gemma Burleigh

    Gemma Burleigh

    Absolutely stunning shot. Beautiful portrait.

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much!

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    I think this is superb.. great image MickLyn

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Matt!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    This is so wonderful and adorable!!! Love it!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks again!!

  • J.M. Romig

    J.M. Romig

    Another great piece! Those eyes won’t leave my mind for days.

  • micklyn replied

    ( :

  • BlaizerB

    BlaizerB

    great work, super composition with the tight crop and focus on the eyes – cheers

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    You are so talented, such wonderful work again

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much! ( :

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

  • micklyn replied

    Yay!! thanks, Jenni!

  • MargaretC

    MargaretC

    Wow eery picture

  • micklyn replied

    do you think so? thanks for commenting, again! I’ve been looking at your work – AMAZING.

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