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dchui — Is life too fast for pretzels?

Published: 2005-06-16 08:24:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 928; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 165
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Description This photo, taken at the San Diego International School for a job I was hired for, is of an extraordinarily awesome boy named Kyle.

I was a little stressed out this evening because I've been working for ten hours straight on photography stuff for a client, but when I remember this kid that I've had the pleasure of photographing for the past two days, I can't help but realize how ridiculous it is to stress out about the little stuff. If these kids can have so much fun eating pretzels during snack time, then I think that I can manage to not be stressed out over a big workload.

I'm gonna get to bed now and not worry too much about my long list of things to do. Tomorrow I'll clear out my to-do list, one by one, and I won't stress out while doing it.

Thank you Kyle, for teaching me that life is never too fast for pretzels.

- Chui
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Comments: 36

JacquiJax [2008-02-28 22:17:09 +0000 UTC]

This photo has been featured here: [link]

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JacquiJax [2008-02-28 16:13:13 +0000 UTC]

lovely

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LittleLifer [2005-06-24 22:44:03 +0000 UTC]

awesome capture

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pinkcookie [2005-06-22 15:25:30 +0000 UTC]

incredable capture of emotion

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alienduce [2005-06-22 02:45:52 +0000 UTC]

It's a great portrait. Very expressive.

Regards.

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ethicss [2005-06-21 18:01:33 +0000 UTC]

This is what Photography is all about! Expressing something using nothing but the experiences and the world around you.

Not only is it artistic, in its wonderful technique, but its sensible and meaningful.

thank you for sharing that

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shinbi [2005-06-19 13:44:25 +0000 UTC]

wonderful.. i hav to give it a +fav.


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i lyk pretzels.

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xxFadedxAwayxx09 [2005-06-19 02:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Aww so sweet Crumbs, dimples and all, you captured it wonderfully.

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lains [2005-06-18 14:42:51 +0000 UTC]

Nice message Hopefully Kyle doesn't forget it when he's older.

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dana-redde [2005-06-18 04:29:20 +0000 UTC]

I feel the same way about a good pickle :]

You always capture the best in children

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efreit [2005-06-17 21:14:10 +0000 UTC]

Nice picture. It sorta just captures the moment.
And I'll be sure I'll remember this whenever I eat pretzels.

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lady-147 [2005-06-17 18:07:12 +0000 UTC]

How cute! That innocent smile is just so... I-want-to-pinch-it-able. Look at those dimples!

I really like how you framed it.

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iamkatia [2005-06-17 16:46:46 +0000 UTC]

love this! love these kids, kyle and those crazy beautiful dimples,
his crumb-flecked smile - you nailed the joy, honey.
and yes, what a great lesson.

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aseariel [2005-06-17 06:05:41 +0000 UTC]

coming off of a pretty stressful work week myself... thanks. to you and the kids

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theyreontome [2005-06-17 06:01:57 +0000 UTC]

CUTE. i love the contrast, composition, SUBJECTS.
you are awesome.

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amagawa [2005-06-17 04:46:50 +0000 UTC]

Delightful capture and heartwarming story. Excellent.

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Smuggler-Of-Mos-Espa [2005-06-17 02:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Amazing photo. Such deep detail.

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dchui In reply to Smuggler-Of-Mos-Espa [2005-06-17 15:54:33 +0000 UTC]

THanks for the feedback! I'm shooting with the 1DS now, thanks for my awesome parents, and it is a dream camera!!!

- Chui

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Smuggler-Of-Mos-Espa In reply to dchui [2005-06-18 02:49:38 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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Wings-Lost [2005-06-17 00:30:52 +0000 UTC]

Pretzel's make your mouth go dry, then you need a drink....

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dchui In reply to Wings-Lost [2005-06-17 15:55:26 +0000 UTC]

It's true. As far as snacks go, I much prefer less dry snacks - however, the analogy stands between pretzels and life.

However, you and I are in agreement that cinnabons would be a tastier subject.

- Chui

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Wings-Lost In reply to dchui [2005-06-17 19:47:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm all for cinnabons. Haha And yes I did read the analogy at the top. It took a lot of imagination for me but I got it.

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BiggDL76 [2005-06-16 22:46:09 +0000 UTC]

hes a really cute kid...my mom watches a kid who kind of looks like him

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crashthruwall [2005-06-16 19:43:17 +0000 UTC]

amazing shot, you captured them so well. XD

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Vicious-K [2005-06-16 18:14:08 +0000 UTC]

Wow, what an awsome portrait, composition and aperture kick friggin ASS!!!! You allways impress Daniel
And take it easy... When one is stressed as hell, one comes to a point where one thinks, fuck it, I don't care, just let it be. That feeling kicks ass, but it could result in loosing job, friends, etc. So therefore, on should not stress to much and life should neve be to fast for pretzels..

- Kim

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kcatstoney [2005-06-16 16:07:43 +0000 UTC]

What a great face on Kyle, the dimples, the eyes , the smile! Sometimes it's children who teach us the most valuable lessons! Great capture!

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Asoir [2005-06-16 14:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Great work as always.

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Moses-B-Weatherworth [2005-06-16 14:44:19 +0000 UTC]

AWWWWWWWWWW... how do you get all these great shots of these adorable kids?
Cool name too.

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flaery [2005-06-16 13:40:05 +0000 UTC]

I agree. I like the obvious enthusiasm and energy in this.

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lotus-kid [2005-06-16 11:46:53 +0000 UTC]

It seems like everyone is losing sight of the small things nowadays, whether we're too busy or not busy enough... Boy I hope we can all work this out. Moving on, very nice shot, I like the composition. They look like very sweet boys.

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Dragon168 [2005-06-16 10:29:04 +0000 UTC]

great shot

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waylanderdslayer [2005-06-16 09:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Its good to see you're getting more photography work. I wish I could start to make a few euro
This photo is excellent, the childs expression is great, I think it says a lot about the photographer when subjects appear so naturally in their work, I think it shows how comfortable their subjects are in their presence.
Well done man

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DonovanDennis [2005-06-16 09:10:25 +0000 UTC]

I like their expression Nicely captured.

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vibi [2005-06-16 09:06:19 +0000 UTC]

everyone deserves little rests from his/her work, never forget that

awesome detailed work, you can see his shine of life in his eyes I guess ^^ happy boy

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mickie31 [2005-06-16 08:43:46 +0000 UTC]

priceless expression of a beautiful kid.

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DarkMistress950 [2005-06-16 08:38:50 +0000 UTC]

mmm....pretzels. I like the message you give a lot.

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