Why I love photography....

Because of the following: Photo = golden light, thoughtful eyes, sophisticated facial expression. Reality = we are using a potty on a hot day in a (not so clean) bathroom in front of a heat register.
Many thanks for all of your visits, comments and critique!

[GaryW]

Great caption!! The photo is awesome. Love the lighting! A very handsome young man...whatever he is doing :-)

[Mary]

This is a handsome boy! The story is so cute, made me giggle 😊

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful light!

[Leigh Anne Sanderson]

Haha! Great commentary! He is so cute!

[Danette Thompson]

Lovel the light!

[Marta]

I love the intense look on his face. Here's my challenge to you for this week "caught by surprise". I know you will do something amazing with that, partner;-)

[Rachel]

Haha, such a lovely shot with great lighting. I can relate to this situation!

[gloria jones]

Sweet shot, great lighting

[Joan]

LOL!! You are SO right, Vera! Amazing what a little cropping can do! This is a great shot. Fav!

[lisa]

fantastic! hooray for photography!

[Shirley]

Brilliant! (Keep this one for his 21st!!)

[Barbara Webb]

Love the story Vera, the lighting is so perfect for this shot!

[Lxxx]

Hahaha, wonderful reality check! Anyhow, this is a very frameable portrait! ;)

[Bep]

Such a lovely shot!

[Susana]

hahahahhaa what we Moms do... :0D

[chrisf]

A very serious young man :)

[vstap]

Great overall effect here. Love the low contrast, but how the eyes stand out and the deep shadow by the neck. A very cool shot.

[Angela]

Fantastic pic and commentary

[Susie]

Lovely capture

[Vera]

Thank you all so much for your comments! I am glad this picture/commentary made some of you smile. It was a fun opportunity, and I am glad he was so busy thinking about something that he let me to take the picture :)

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[Ukandie!]

Wonderful portrait and commentary.

[Kate Goring]

So sweet.

[Karen Mitchell]

Ha! That's awesome. You can capture something magical "looking" despite the less than ideal conditions, and the viewer non the wiser.