Gogga

Posted by Graham Russon (Cape Town, South Africa) on 3 February 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Gogga is an Afrikaans word for insect. My daughters first word was gogga, much to my chagrin, and to this day she is transfixed with any insect. This particular dead bee, brought her a great deal of excitement.

Taken at Noordehoek Beach - Cape Town 3/2/08

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Comments (10)

Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands

You have captured a great moment: your child not looking at the greatness of the see, but at a liitle tiny insect. A stunning image.

3 Feb 2008 9:20pm

@Frankie: Thank you so much.

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

A delightful image. This is perfect... and it's in my own favourite shooting style, too. This has everything going for it: spontaneaty, excellent compositon with a great background which adds something meaningful to the scene, and finally, excellent judgement of exposure and good processing.

3 Feb 2008 10:07pm

@Andrew Gould: Thank you for the feedback, it is really meaningful and appreciated.

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

beautiful! Love every thing about this shot! Perfect! :)

4 Feb 2008 12:14am

@Sandrine: Thank you

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Everything is gorgeous in this shot, love it!

4 Feb 2008 2:19am

@Steven: Thanks Steven

Teresa from Mountain View, United States

Immediately, this made me smile. Excellent!

4 Feb 2008 4:36am

@Teresa: Thank you so much,and thank you for visiting

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Beautifully captured, such a wonderful pose

4 Feb 2008 7:32am

@DaveB: Thanks Dave.

jaynee from Cape Town, South Africa

What a delightful shot, so natural. I love it.

4 Feb 2008 8:35am

@jaynee: Thank you

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Amazing capture. First of all , I like her curly hair!! Beautiful. She also looks great in pink. This photo can join mine for our new trendy kids magazine! :)) The sand and sea colors are a perfect match. Is Gogga also a nickname for her?

4 Feb 2008 11:34am

@Ina: Thank you for the feedback. The colours were just great even though it was overcast day.

Laurie from Lincoln, United States

Awesome shot! We need more shots like this...it reminds me how wonderous the world must seem to the little ones. Btw, my niece was the same way...whenever she saw a dead bug, she'd squat down and take a good look at it.

4 Feb 2008 6:10pm

@Laurie: Thanks for the feedback, yes there is a different world when we look through there eyes. Her reaction to things constantly amazes me.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

Well done!! you captured a perfect moment! really good!

7 Feb 2008 9:56pm

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