Innocence by dreamerAngel

Photography • Portraits • posted on May 04, 2006

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This is another neg scan from my precious collection. On this day,(in the late 80s) the little girl's mother and I, along with all our children had been for a glorious walk in the sunshine, across the fields. We sat down for a rest in a meadow while the children (all boys except for this one) were busy climbing trees and fighting imaginery monsters with 'swords' that they'd made out of sticks. We were chatting away when I suddenly saw this shot. She was so still, (probably tired from our long walk), just staring at us through the gate. She'd had face paints on earlier in the day and the remains of them were still there across her forehead. She looked just like a little angel with a dirty face! I have since lost touch with the family so I don't know where the little girl is or what she is doing and for this reason, I don't feel I can use her name which is a shame because it is so unusual and so pretty. If anyone recognises her - let me know! Back in the late 80s, I put this shot into a national magazine competition. I did not get the main prize (which was a very nice car!!!) but I did get a commended place and won a sturdy camera bag stuffed full of goodies. My trusty Epson has just given me another reminder of a wonderful day out, via my battered old neg files. I can't believe I am having so much fun for the price of a film scanner

Comments (29)

jared99

12:51PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

That is an absolutely amazing image! I'm glad you won something in the competition -- you deserved a prize for this one!

shadow80

1:32PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

wooo,what an impressive shot ,very good capture and i like the b&w tone ,have a great day

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kimariehere

1:36PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

darling little girl and sweet pose thru the rails there .. love her little dress and expression ( i looked somewhat like this when i was her age actually i had short blonde thick curly hair and my mother always put me in dresses hehe ) ...

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Zacko

1:40PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! What an adorable little girl. Such a beautiful portrait. I tell ya, i got a bit sad when i couldnt comment on this one earlier. Im sure glad you re-posted it....now i can shout....EXCELLENT!!!!! Have a great day. #:O)

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goido

2:31PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Beautiful portrait of a gorgeous little girl!

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jimw1

2:32PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Super Image'and really nice to know the background of the day'Excellent....More Please

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SoulSearcherr

2:56PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

this is incredible shot..has feeling..bravoo..S

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Margana

3:17PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Wow what a fabulous shot.I adore her expression.Brilliant photography!Thanks for sharing this!

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danob

3:43PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Thats better now we can comment as I said to you this is just too good to not be able to!!

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Nath06

4:32PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

So impressive shot ,it's lovely!!! Bravo :)

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WiserAngel

6:12PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Kids are so cute in their natural forms...dirt and all. She's a gem and you have captured this perfect moment forever!

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bentchick

7:26PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

That is soooooo precious!!!! What a delight to post this for us!!!!!

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TomDart

9:20PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

This is quite nice and well done. Thanks.

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Syrup

11:12PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Man what a cute image! :B eaver !

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Lashia

12:22AM | Fri, 05 May 2006

I have an "innocence" shot or two in my gallery, too. But I like your much better :D Great caputre :)

FuzzyShadows

12:27AM | Fri, 05 May 2006

So cute and such an expression. Beautiful work.

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jcv2

10:08AM | Fri, 05 May 2006

Aw, sweet capture, original to see this kid looking to you!

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odie

2:10PM | Fri, 05 May 2006

I agree with Andreas (Zacko) and am SO glad you reposted. I saw it earlier and could only vote! She's a beauty and wouldn't it be fun to find her now. :0) Jodie

XoxoTree

7:47AM | Sat, 06 May 2006

This is a wonderful image. She is an angel like you said. The story makes it even more wonderful to have such great memmories with the image. I am not surprized that you won something for this. It is just gorgeous.

Larry-L

5:34PM | Sat, 06 May 2006

What a delightfull shot! The expression on her face makes the photo a winner.

Wahnfried1959

2:57PM | Mon, 08 May 2006

Wonderful oratorical with her fixing eyes!!!

ModestyB

3:21PM | Sat, 13 May 2006

An excellent shot!!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!

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