Photograph info: This photograph was taken Sunday in Rose Tree Park, about 90 minutes south of Durham Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The park is 120 acres of heaven in a very busy area - a great place to go for a run or walk, or just lie in the sun - and there's a free summer concert series in the park's gazebo.
This image is a surprise Mother's Day gift, so hush-hush for now if you recognize the subject! :)
Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D
Thank you for visiting Durham Township!
--Kathleen
Wow. Someone will be very very happy on Mother's day!
Posted by Gator on April 27, 2009 9:55 PMAn adorable shot, Kathleen. Really made me smile! :-)
Posted by Judith Polakoff on April 27, 2009 10:22 PMAdorable! What a great expression on his face.
Posted by Tero on April 28, 2009 12:48 AMGreat eyes!
Posted by edvatza on April 28, 2009 6:02 AMWhat a beautiful close portrait and a lovely Mothers Day Surprise.
Posted by Noreen on April 28, 2009 8:16 AMWith a beautiful tulip clasp in each of his hands,
Do his eyes betray what michief he plans?
Or is it more a look of wonder and awe?
It's anyones guess. You make the call.
Too cute!!!!! You rule.
Posted by Kris Becker on April 28, 2009 9:48 AMpriceless expression... But you know J. Cash's Starkville experiences, don't you?
Posted by Markus Spring on April 28, 2009 11:02 AMMarkus Spring: LOL, yes, I know Johnny Cash's "Starkville City Jail" -- but these are tulips, not dandelions, and we were out there way before curfew! :D
Posted by Kathleen on April 28, 2009 11:09 AMDefinately the KCDT "Amazing Smile Maker" award winner. Does he have an agent yet? A Hallmark card, a florist's billboard, a....But if this were the tiniest bit cuter, you could be charged with sacrinism. At it is, I'm inclined to accept this young man's portrait because, as a child, I had the same barber...had a slight limp....right leg as I recall....and you continue to amaze too, by coming up with these shots!
Posted by David Tinnon on April 28, 2009 11:44 AMah, terrific moment captured.
Posted by Otto K. on April 28, 2009 1:03 PMI have read this blog for a while. Love the photos, Kathleen. JPH, great poetry too!
Posted by Peter DeWitt on April 28, 2009 1:04 PMThat's cute
Posted by chiara on April 28, 2009 2:59 PMI know that place. :) I've gone there many times for bird watching when it's raptor migration. One of the best places I've been to for bird watching in the area!
Posted by Andrea on April 28, 2009 11:33 PMOne of the cutest kids I have ever seen! It should be in a commercial for that ice cream.
Posted by Tiny Reflections on April 29, 2009 2:10 AMSuch a sweet portrait. I love the expression. I think the mom will be extra happy on Mother's Day.
Posted by Laurie on April 29, 2009 9:15 AMhehe...this kid looks so sweet! Great blurred background too!
Posted by dkc on April 30, 2009 2:33 PMa brilliant cheerful shot
Posted by ethan on April 30, 2009 3:52 PMa so delicate portrait... il m'a volé un large sourire alors que j'écoutais en même temps Yann Tiersen me parler de mélancolie et de bonheur...
Posted by CushmoK on April 30, 2009 5:18 PMOne of your cutest portraits ever. :)))
Posted by kate on April 30, 2009 10:57 PMWe all know that children are in constant motion. To have captured this moment is amazing to me. You can see his slight shrug as he is inhaling the fragrance. The light on his shoulder and the rosy cheeks would do Vermeer proud.
Posted by Carolyn of Spring, TX on April 30, 2009 11:00 PMLovely :)))
Posted by Gabor Varga on May 1, 2009 6:07 AMlove the eye-popping subject on the boy's face here. superbly shot and processed!
Posted by Liang on May 1, 2009 10:14 PMthis is just perfect
cutest portrait ever :D
just perfect! well done and thanks again ...
Posted by mandakini on May 2, 2009 3:50 PMi am following your blog from last few weeks. its just amazing. learning a lot too :)
Posted by Viraj on May 3, 2009 12:01 PMHey, really enjoyed your blog this morning, I looked at as many posts as I could over a cup of coffee. This image is a classic. Your style is beautiful and honest. Good luck , Jacob Bodilly.
Posted by jacob bodilly on May 4, 2009 5:50 AMEXCELENTE!!! Me encanta. Un gran retrato.
Posted by emillamola on May 4, 2009 8:45 AMGreat expression
Posted by seb on May 5, 2009 3:25 PMAn absolute favourite. I have been following your website for a long time via another friends website. Love your work Kathleen.
Posted by kitt10s on May 11, 2009 5:45 AMHi Kathleen.....this Mom was very happy to receive this precious gift and all of the other shots on Mother's Day! You have captured everything about him that gives us so much joy every day! Just can't believe you could slow him down long enough! I am honored to have my own Kathleen Connelly originals!
Posted by Karen on May 11, 2009 3:52 PMVery nice! I stumbled upon your photos some time ago and love every one of them! I am originally from PA and was delighted to see Rose Tree Park. It was a riding school when I was a kid. I must check it out when I go back.
Have you ever been to Ridley Creek State Park? that has some nice photo ops too.
thanks for all your wonderful pics!