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Rocking Myself To Sleep

Siem Reap, Cambodia

I enjoy taking people shots for the very reason I love the expression on their faces. I try hard to get as close as possible to the subject. Normally it's a lot easier with children, they are less threatening and more obliging than adults. From my photo shooting experience, I found the location of where you shoot does make a difference. I realised that it's a lot easier to shoot people of the rural vicinity than in the urban community. They would pose for you generously without being overly conscious of themselves. Maybe it's rare that they get their photos taken or maybe it's so often that they are proud to be seeing themselves in the photo or even hoping to get their images published to the world. I have no idea. I only presume it's the `rare' opportunity that makes a lot difference in the pose and their expression. It appears to be more natural giving the `rustic' look and feeling. The shots I took in Cambodia are a lot more meaningful. The photographs seems to have a little bit more `ummph' to them, being so natural and unpretentious. I spotted this little girl rocking herself to sleep on a handmade hammock in the streets of Siem Reap.

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10-Jul-2015 21:21
Vote !!!
Steve Price06-May-2014 19:17
Cool shot. I like the treatment.
Steve
Fay Stout14-Apr-2009 00:27
A most beautiful portrait... the colors, the motion and the innocence of childhood. A very touching photo! V.
regi olbrechts07-Mar-2009 20:32
Still my favourite portrait Flo! Superb movement but colour as well.
(I agree with my best freind Jean-Luc ;-))
Jean-Luc Elias26-Nov-2008 15:25
Outstanding portret! Is the movement postprocessed? V
Guest 23-Jul-2008 23:05
In one word...outstanding work. Really love this tender portrait. And her expression is something...no words..V
william mahan28-Jun-2008 02:14

Outstanding and creative portrait....I really like this !!!
Guest 18-Jun-2008 20:57
excellent!
Jim Kramer15-Jun-2008 02:44
wow! this is AWESOME!!!!!!!! {v}
an nguyen14-Jun-2008 10:54
Precious shot. Big V
geranio14-Jun-2008 07:47
Impressive, congratulations for publishing.
PauloCGama10-Jun-2008 15:40
top quality!! VV
Guest 06-Jun-2008 15:22
really beautiful shot!
Guest 21-May-2008 13:24
Great shot! Such a beautiful child. v.
Gilles Navet16-May-2008 12:59
Un superbe effet
V
Gilles
Carol Rollins13-May-2008 12:51
Both your image and your explantion are wonderful. This is such a precious image. V
Emmanuel Panagiotakis26-Mar-2008 05:43
Excellent Shot V
Greg Harp28-Feb-2008 03:23
Amazing! V
Craig Persel27-Feb-2008 02:08
Wow. This is fantastic.
1moremile27-Feb-2008 01:28
You're the best at this, Tricia. V.
Jean-Luc Rollier26-Feb-2008 23:38
This one is my favorite ! Beautiful shot. JL V
Guest 20-Feb-2008 18:25
Fantastic effect, great focus!
Darbowski06-Feb-2008 18:17
Superbe image !!! V
Birte Person28-Jan-2008 01:45
This is just great,love the motion around the little girl while she is so calm.Wonderful shot.V
Jim Coffman26-Jan-2008 14:52
This is a beautiful portrait!!
Isabel Cutler26-Jan-2008 12:34
Beautiful composition and subject!
Isabel
Abescat Charles26-Jan-2008 10:16
Excellent!
Sam_C26-Jan-2008 07:50
Beautiful, sensitive shot...a Flowsnow Classic!! Big Vote!
Guest 28-Dec-2007 12:25
excellent shot! vote!
Guest 15-Dec-2007 15:03
Amazing work my friend
vote
Didier Vanderperre15-Dec-2007 03:11
No wonder it is a favorite, a shot to be proud of !
MarcWildPassion11-Dec-2007 22:32
Just one word: Great. V
Eric Herbelin11-Dec-2007 13:06
perfect! v
Angeli Lok09-Dec-2007 10:47
Hey! Great shot really!
s06-Dec-2007 18:34
Love this.
Guest 04-Dec-2007 05:01
By far my favorite. Absolutely perfect in all respects! V
Guest 03-Dec-2007 15:57
wow.. I am speechless Snow. One of my fav in your pbase for sure. GMV.
Guest 03-Dec-2007 15:15
really nice shot and effect
Johan Gerrits02-Dec-2007 14:59
Superb shot Ticia, the treatment strengthened the `rustic' look and feeling in a natural way, excellent work!!
Liz Bickel12-Nov-2007 06:17
I remember visiting this image before. It is still just as captivating now as it was when I first saw it. I would vote again if I could.
Emmanuel Panagiotakis26-Oct-2007 17:46
Outstanding work again
keep-up the good work
Debbie Blackburn Beierle25-Oct-2007 06:39
Excellent! Great treatment. V
Guest 20-Oct-2007 02:33
Absolutely stunning. Congrats v
Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma19-Oct-2007 18:28
Masterpiece ! V
Guest 17-Oct-2007 17:27
It's amazing with the rocking effect....her eyes really tells all. You have done a great job Tricia. v
G.Pietro Munaretto14-Oct-2007 12:46
What incredible work! Congrats
Guest 14-Oct-2007 01:54
JUST AMAZING. I can't believe I haven't gone through your galleries before, there's alot to look through in the next few hours now....(O:.Voted!
Guest 13-Oct-2007 19:31
superb shot and great postprocessing. Vote!
Bill Taylor13-Oct-2007 17:02
Fantastic!
Terri Steele13-Oct-2007 15:23
Beautiful work! ;)
XiaoBernard9913-Oct-2007 14:08
Dear White Snow,
Thanks for sharing this ... Picture .it is difficult to say what is my Sensation in front a so clever expression of Childhood.All is so superb.I think there are 2 things the decor wonderful and the eyes ....
Guest 12-Oct-2007 04:31
this one has to be one of my absolute favorites from your collections - just keeps drawing me back - her relaxed, somewhat tired? sad? posture, the motion blur.... just superb!
Guest 11-Oct-2007 20:31
Great capture!!
Guest 11-Oct-2007 02:21
love this image... motion... action.. and at the same time surreal... voted
Guest 11-Oct-2007 00:50
Fist off, thanks for looking at my gallery and the vote. I've been enjoying your galleries also, and there are many pictures exibiting your great eye. You have some wonderful photos and this is one I especiallly like. (V).

Keep shooting & sharing.

Dave
Guest 10-Oct-2007 23:38
once in a while an image makes me speechless..................................................................
Guest 10-Oct-2007 16:18
What incredible work! Congrats
Guest 09-Oct-2007 23:35
Really brilliant work on this!!!
laine8209-Oct-2007 16:51
A truly delightful photo. GMV
Andrew Vincent09-Oct-2007 11:27
Beautiful shot and treatment, VOTE!
Guest 09-Oct-2007 08:15
Very creative work here !
©Lux07-Oct-2007 04:15
Great capture & effect!
Ceya29-Sep-2007 00:58
Adorable expression! V
Brett Hochkins27-Sep-2007 14:13
Nice treatment. V.
Guest 27-Sep-2007 14:04
Magnifique portrait. vote.
dorff27-Sep-2007 08:17
Easily one of the best child portraits I have ever seen. One cannot be unmoved by this image. Voted.
Barbara Heide25-Sep-2007 03:16
fantastic image! big vote
edwina beaumont20-Sep-2007 18:44
this is superb, the beautiful child, so sharp against the movement of the hammock
Dan Ng20-Sep-2007 05:47
Amazing candid, Tricia. V.
Aivar Mikko18-Sep-2007 15:14
Superb shot in every aspect. V.
bm06-Sep-2007 12:23
Captivating! ~V~
Guest 01-Sep-2007 15:17
This is awesome! V.
Liz Bickel30-Aug-2007 03:40
Her expression is priceless. With the sence of motion, this is such a marvelous photo that goes beyond mere words.
Cliff21-Aug-2007 20:37
So beautiful. The motion blur you caught is incredible.
carol j. phipps11-Aug-2007 02:50
Love the title of this great portrait.
René Lortie11-Aug-2007 00:51
Stillness and movement. Beautiful.
Tom Briggs28-Jul-2007 22:19
Wonderful, warm, tender capture ... one for the ages ... big vote
Apostolos Tikopoulos15-Jul-2007 19:17
Outstanding shot my friend. Well done. V.
Giancarlo Guzzardi18-Jun-2007 09:46
very much expressive
Guest 16-Jun-2007 02:58
Great shot. Nice color and blur.
Kees Terberg15-Jun-2007 21:52
The vote had already been cast... a long time ago but it still does not alow me to vote for it again. I guess that a short remark about how successful this shot is would not hurt. This is a fantastic shot actually. Pin sharp where it counts,
gilanuriel14-Jun-2007 13:03
Touching pic. Love it.
Guest 07-Jun-2007 12:08
Amazing Image, Flowsnow!! Voted
Guest 03-Jun-2007 05:59
Fantastic shot. Great effect. V
Guest 01-Jun-2007 06:45
Excellent image...
Eric Dutordoir30-May-2007 21:07
Great shot - focus on the eye - perfect
Voted
Eric
Yves Rubin29-May-2007 07:13
I am so glad to see that you have had such strong feedback since I posted, beautifully deserved. This is one my favorites of yours!
Guest 29-May-2007 04:59
This is excellent!!
Guest 26-May-2007 13:55
Just beautiful. Voted.
Didier Vanderperre26-May-2007 01:19
Very nice, flowsnow
Patricia Lay-Dorsey25-May-2007 18:45
An utterly stunning portrait!!!
Guest 25-May-2007 16:51
Outstanding shot. This is one of my favorite portraits on pbase. Big vote.
regi olbrechts25-May-2007 14:40
Still love this one... ;-)
firstbrook25-May-2007 11:56
Beautiful image to view.........probably my favourite from the collection,lovely impression of movement.......luv the clarity in the image.
Luca Bracci24-May-2007 21:37
Fantastic shot.voted
nomada22-May-2007 16:18
AWESOME!!! V
Guest 22-May-2007 08:53
this is a lovely picture
just one thing i wonder did you add hte motion blur
or its natural, it looklike a circular blur
anyway this pics is beautifull
love the mood here
regards
Simon
Guest 17-May-2007 15:12
Another fine shot and a big V, great work.
Guest 17-May-2007 13:47
This is amazing!
Guest 14-May-2007 11:13
Excellent shot...
Chris Sofopoulos10-May-2007 09:29
Amazing photo in every aspect!
A big vote!
Guest 09-May-2007 16:38
this is beautiful
Paradoxal Studio Classic26-Apr-2007 19:04
One of your very best.
But you already know this :oD
Rosemarie Kusserow21-Apr-2007 08:52
This picture speaks more than thousend words Flowsnow, I love the motion, this little child seems alon with it´s thoughts, I agree with your comment, thanks for sharing this moment with us, I love your works, thanks for your welcome and comment on my children snapshot, I feel honored, I wish to you all the best, regards, Rosemarie :o) it is a plesure to vot for this beautiful image!!
Marc Demoulin18-Apr-2007 20:12
Fantastic! A winner. Voted.
Marc
Guest 12-Apr-2007 14:40
Spectacular shot..by the way, I am buddy of Jeremy and i understand that you will be in Singapore this weekend...see you on Sunday..cheers
Guest 12-Apr-2007 06:25
My favorite of this interesting gallery. The motion on the dark cloth gives a silky aspect. the eyes as a focus point as well as the center of the motion is perfectly chosen. Excellent work.
Mostafa Moftah06-Apr-2007 21:38
Blurring in perfection.. ~V~
Tom Briggs05-Apr-2007 19:13
They don't come any better than this photo ... everything about it is perfect. I like the way you've blurred everything but the little girl, focusing one's eyes directly on her ... and she's lovely as well. BIG vote ...
Yves Rubin26-Mar-2007 18:58
One of your most powerful images! Love the dreamy lost eyes she has, not seeing or minding you at all.
Guest 24-Mar-2007 08:04
nice capture
Ken McColl24-Mar-2007 02:34
Certainly worthy of being in your favourites gallery... perfect use of blurring and she has this dreamy far away look in her eyes. KMc
Guest 22-Mar-2007 19:35
You really have an eye for children, which conveys a lot of emotion. Still face & in-motion surrounding makes this one a masterpiece. v.
Rich Westfall19-Mar-2007 17:22
What a little beauty. Nice shot.
Christine P. Newman18-Mar-2007 18:13
So much softness to it.
Guest 18-Mar-2007 17:26
Oh my gosh--now this is a winner by anyone's standards! HUGE vote!
Naturephoto Monique18-Mar-2007 16:03
This is also my favorite, beautiful!
Jeremy17-Mar-2007 04:29
I like this picture best of your in-motion shots. You have somehow managed to capture the face of the subject perfectly sharp and clear, while achieving a good motion blur of the hammock cloth, etc all around her face. Nice.
Jay Levin14-Mar-2007 17:14
Spectacular work, Tricia. Big Vote
Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.13-Mar-2007 11:06
Wow....I voted before I posted the comments.. This is very very good. The motion is just enough. And the colours....very engaging in a very natural way. LOVE it. My fave from all of your shots.
Guest 11-Mar-2007 18:10
What to say, if I was able I would gave you million votes for this shot - v
Iannis
Greg Lavaty07-Mar-2007 20:36
Outstanding shot! Vote
Guest 07-Mar-2007 15:33
Very nice image...like the blurry effect.
About your asking,no, it's not a bra. Balinese hang some white pieces of material above the funeral place; it's an element of the ritual. Thanks for your visit.
PS: what parameters do you use to get this images presentation?
Andrew Vincent04-Mar-2007 22:57
Would agree, the most powerful, beautiful and genuine images! HUGE VOTE.
Dawid Wnuk Photography04-Mar-2007 22:55
Excellent image and beautiful girl. I love the post processing as well. Big V.
Dawid W.
12328-Feb-2007 00:47
Sooo excellent Flow!!! V
Richard Calmes26-Feb-2007 13:24
This is a killer shot! V
beverley harrison25-Feb-2007 18:31
this is really beautiful!
Guest 24-Feb-2007 11:26
Splendid! I'm speechless. v
Robyco19-Feb-2007 07:23
This is a real good shot !!! (V)
The controled movement is so good !!, wel done.
regi olbrechts15-Feb-2007 11:40
wonderfull shot flowsnow! wow!! love it! the rotation against the sharp image!!
how did you do it? great! vote!
Guest 15-Feb-2007 11:19
So Awesome!
CW15-Feb-2007 04:20
beautiful image
Yves Rubin15-Feb-2007 00:49
Wonderful image, that blur is delightful! What a great way to focus attention on that beautiful expression.
Martha Albuquerque14-Feb-2007 09:32
This is perfect! my big vote dear Tricia!
Kathy Pedersen14-Feb-2007 03:58
This is just absolutely amazing, so beautiful in motion, and your clarity is outstanding. Huge Vote
Sue Robertson13-Feb-2007 01:11
Beautiful evocative image. v
J. Scott Coile12-Feb-2007 19:36
Perfect user of radial blur! Precious!!!
Vince12-Feb-2007 11:18
Nice rocking effect here. Excellent work Tricia. Voted.
Paolo Fercia12-Feb-2007 08:17
Fantastica, una bellissima foto !!!
clark langley11-Feb-2007 23:46
just beautiful ,I love the treatment big vote !! Thanks for always taking time to look at mine regards ,clark
Squared C11-Feb-2007 04:52
This is just such a beautiful photograph of this little girl. You did a perfect job with this!
Sharon Rogers10-Feb-2007 21:45
outstanding! so very very beautiful v>
zyziza10-Feb-2007 10:00
Aboslutely wonderful! One of the best in this gallery.
Big VOTE!
Mindy McNaugher10-Feb-2007 03:07
Absolutely incredible portrait and processing! Magnificent!!! Big vote!
carabias10-Feb-2007 00:27
Excellent and beautiful work.
Emmanuel Panagiotakis09-Feb-2007 19:29
Very nice artistic shot here my friend
Nestor Derkach08-Feb-2007 22:39
I entered the room a little late and heard and felt a vibration, you should know what it is.
You have just received a standing ovation , you must come out and take a bow or the palms of our hands will be sore for some time.
Excellent capture my friend. Vote
carol j. phipps08-Feb-2007 04:41
Big VOTE.
Guest 08-Feb-2007 04:41
Great shot and processing.
Wei O'Connell08-Feb-2007 03:59
Excellent shot. Wonderful effect. vote
Aurélie07-Feb-2007 16:51
My vote ;)
Terri Steele07-Feb-2007 15:20
Stunning photograph! Excellent work ;)
Petros Labrakos07-Feb-2007 13:03
highly expressive portrait!
effective background work
(V)
Jolene Bean07-Feb-2007 12:43
The colours and the composition are both superb.
Guest 07-Feb-2007 12:43
Love the colour, especially in the hair. Also that faraway, dreamy expression, great shot!
Guest 07-Feb-2007 12:07
beautiful. very dynamic
Guest 07-Feb-2007 11:09
great one!!
Guest 07-Feb-2007 09:39
great shot,love the movement, excellent work Tric.
Dan Chusid07-Feb-2007 06:05
Awesome shot and treatment.
Amazing what you can come upon on the street
and just a matter of capturing it.
Michael Shpuntov07-Feb-2007 04:10
Excellent portrait and very clever processing. He motionless face and twirling surrounding are really convey the idea you wanted to express. Vote.
Lee G07-Feb-2007 02:58
Another beautiful shot! I like each and every one Tricia!! V
Guest 07-Feb-2007 02:23
Just great! Voted.
Guest 07-Feb-2007 02:12
Good grief! Another breathtaking shot! Keep 'em coming. V
Cindi Smith07-Feb-2007 01:36
I love the movement. The look in her eyes says so much! V
Marcia Colelli07-Feb-2007 01:05
Beautiful, love the effect on this one V