Say cheese!

by Farras Abdelnour

Uploaded 29 Jun 2008 — 32 favorites

© Farras Abdelnour

While exploring Old City, Aleppo, a bunch of charming gangsters cornered me into taking a photo of them. With their disarming smile beamed at me, I could only oblige. May 2008.

Exposure: 1/125, f/5.6, 46mm, ISO-200.

In the Aleppo the ash-colored photo essay.

23 responses

  • Benno Orschel

    Benno Orschel gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    charming

  • Vidyavati Chandan

    Vidyavati Chandan gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    So adorable! This has happened to me twice...and I cherish both those moments of my life :-)

  • Debby Adler

    Debby Adler gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    Super-duper cute.

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    Priceless.

  • Jan Hoffman

    Jan Hoffman   gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    Love this street portrait; but hold on to your wallet! :) :)

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour said (29 Jun 2008):

    No pickpocketing in Aleppo, I promise :) Kids are very friendly without imposing themselves too much :)

  • Claudia Martin

    Claudia Martin gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    this is Wonderful!!

  • Tatiana Watson

    Tatiana Watson gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    what a beautiful portrait!

  • Eric Finster

    Eric Finster gave props (29 Jun 2008):

    I wish more of the world could see images like this one, portrays the people well!

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (1 Jul 2008):

    Precious! I love this one!

  • Brian Ach

    Brian Ach said (2 Jul 2008):

    Truly excellent, great article. You have a very natural and easy writing style that is very readable.

  • elfriede fulda

    elfriede fulda   gave props (3 Jul 2008):

    This is wonderful, such precious children, such a good image...

  • Jose Rico

    Jose Rico gave props (5 Jul 2008):

    this is a great kids shot!

  • Laura Hartley

    Laura Hartley gave props (12 Jul 2008):

    So charming, Farras. Sweet and a lovely composition.

  • Laura Hartley

    Laura Hartley gave props (12 Jul 2008):

    The story is quite nice and well writen, also. Enjoyed it very much.

  • Michele Randell

    Michele Randell gave props (13 Jul 2008):

    So open and natural - love their little arms around each others necks ! Love this

  • Daniel McMurray

    Daniel McMurray said (17 Jul 2008):

    I love this shot... Bravo! The children's faces tend to restore one's hope for mankind.

  • Anna Batts

    Anna Batts gave props (24 Jul 2008):

    aw, those kids are precious. great shot

  • Ebrahim Ali

    Ebrahim Ali gave props (28 Jul 2008):

    Niiiiiiiice SHOOOOOT

  • Natalie S

    Natalie S   gave props (28 Jul 2008):

    Such beautiful children - very nice image Farras

  • Joy B

    Joy B gave props (12 Nov 2008):

    I agree with everyone else - this is a beautiful and lovely photo!

  • Hector rtiz

    Hector rtiz   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    awesome capture...

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (5 Jun 2009):

    Very charming, obviously all the children love the opportunity of being photographed.

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