1st day of kindergarten (2img)

1st day of kindergarten (2img) · Posted by *khardur*, 09-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Well, this was a biggie - riding the big bus - going to kindergarten - becoming a big boy, for sure.

He had a blast, got hugs from a bunch of his friends he made in pre-school, and barely noticed mom and grandma leaving the classroom to let the teacher take over. (which is how it should be - he was too busy exploring)
This is a kid who just loves life, I hope he retains most of that as he gets older!

(both with the DA40 Ltd, I think f/2.8 for both but I didn't really check to be honest, you just need to be fast with him, no time to double check anything)

*Sailor* · 09-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Perfect. Both images express how you feel when your child first goes to kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, college, grad school, postdoc . . . .

Terrific images.

Jer

Matthew Roberts · 09-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Love the arms out on the first one, and the second is a great portrait.

**Marc Langille** · 09-03-2009, 08:30 PM

Awesome shots Dan!!! That first is pure joy or not a care in the world.

Regards,
Marc

**Damn Brit** · 09-04-2009, 02:30 AM

Nice memories Dan. I bet it was tougher for you than it was for him.

legacyb4 · 09-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Love the first shot; I was actually thinking "that looks like a 40mm" and I was right!

scott-devon · 09-04-2009, 09:41 AM

Super shots, that first one really expresses his spirit.

*geauxpez* · 09-04-2009, 11:27 AM

I love the raw emotion in the first image and the light in the second is fantastic. Great job!

cupic · 09-05-2009, 07:13 AM

Well done DAD enough said

cheers

mikeSF · 09-05-2009, 07:41 AM

lovely pics. you totally did justice to his big day.

*khardur* · 09-07-2009, 09:29 PM

Apologies for not responding earlier - I had a spur-of-the moment trip to PA to visit the family (pics coming, maybe tomorrow) and was offline since Friday.

Originally Posted by Sailor

Perfect. Both images express how you feel when your child first goes to kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, college, grad school, postdoc . . . .

Terrific images.

Jer

Thanks Jer, definitely a mix of emotions there on my end. Nothing but happiness for him!

Originally Posted by Matthew Roberts

Love the arms out on the first one, and the second is a great portrait.

Thanks Matthew. I really like the first one too... the second one, well at least he's not making one of his trademark "goofy faces..."

Originally Posted by Marc Langille

Awesome shots Dan!!! That first is pure joy or not a care in the world.

Regards,
Marc

A little bit of both, Marc. He really has no worries, he's jumping, running, doing crazy dances or singing I think 90% of his waking moments, at least at home. Hopefully he's a tad quieter for his teachers, or else we'll be getting plenty of notes home!

Originally Posted by Damn Brit

Nice memories Dan. I bet it was tougher for you than it was for him.

I've been okay with it, my wife on the other hand...!

Originally Posted by legacyb4

Love the first shot; I was actually thinking "that looks like a 40mm" and I was right!

Damn good eye to guess the lens!

*khardur* · 09-07-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by scott-devon

Super shots, that first one really expresses his spirit.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by geauxpez

I love the raw emotion in the first image and the light in the second is fantastic. Great job!

Had a nice bit of sun reflecting from a big panel of windows on the building behind me. It's nice when you can yous your surroundings to help out!

Originally Posted by cupic

Well done DAD enough said
cheers

Now THAT comment brought on a flood of emotions, and a big smile. Thanks.

Originally Posted by mikeSF

lovely pics. you totally did justice to his big day.

Thanks Mike
Now I've just got to get on the ball and make a get a few photo albums and actually start it!

*heliphoto* · 09-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Really fantastic images there!

*dcmsox2004* · 09-08-2009, 06:56 AM

the first pic is priceless, really captures the essence of youth.....
boy, it seems so long ago.....

JMR · 09-08-2009, 07:00 AM

Of course, there is the other side, where some kids are terrified of being left at school until they get over it. But this series, exudes the joy of of being a kid. Well done.

JMR