Wide-Eyed Innocence by auntietk
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Description
A friend's five-year-old grandson at Trent & David's wedding. There's something about kids at age five, isn't there? That innocent look is so fleeting ...
By the time they're about six, they start getting a bit skeptical. :)

Comments (19)
I was thinking the same thing. The lighting really enhances the angelic look. A marvelous portrait of this little guy.
adorable and wonderful portrait
Wonderful! An absolute delight!
Absolutely wonderful! I know why that look on the faces of 5-year-old kids is so fleeting: 5-year-old kids move fast. By the time you recognize that look, they're off doing something else, way over there. This is a really marvelous photo! I love the light!
Super portrait and I bet he's not that innocent!!
Beautiful. And yes, the innocence is there at 5 and after. When I talk with children in grade school about wildlife, I see the caring and often tears for the babies suffering at the hands of people. They still have hope that someone can stop people from doing mean things. They still look at the babies with awe and amazement. As excited as they are to see my screech owl, they always express sadness at his injury. Fantastic capture.
A most difficult exposure here. You captured his expression perfectly. Great job!!
Fabulous and touching capture. Your comments about the fleeting innocence reminds me of the song, 'Turn Around' as sung by Kenny Loggins.
Wonderful portrait ! Very very great capture.
This is such a gorgeous portrait Tara. You really brought out his innocent expression so well.
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
What a wonderful portrait, Tara! This truly captures the wonder and innocence that all too soon disappears. The lighting gives this a very angelic atmosphere.
Absolutely stunning with that whiteness around; what a beautiful portrait!
What a cute picture! Beautifully done!
Beautiful
Very cute and angelic !
What a great and beautiful capture.
I agree he is at the most precious age, bless him he is so cute. Wonderful photo! hugs Jane xx
He seems to be bathed in light. It is a common state of mind at that age, but innocence can pop up much later in life too. I saw it in my father in the last few years of his life, as the mundane distractions of the "adult" world melted away into insignificance for him & he was able to appreciate the simple pleasures of life again...