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I have put this up today after taking part in a forum yesterday regarding photographing children and people being wrongly classes as a devients, I do not wish to restart the topic, but as my children mean so much to me, I wonder if these people have any idea of the pain they cause.
If I am asked to remove this, I will, as I have no wish to upset anybody
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| Username: | 
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| Uploaded: | 4 Aug 2004 - 11:00 AM |
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Works well - nice work. The left image and text work well on their own as well. click.
Chris
Amazing image Tony, the contrasting expressions between the 2 children says it all.
Ian
between your picture and Bill's comment it is completly summed up.
Child are so precious I didn't realise quite how much until I had my own.
Sara
Good work, mate - impressive image. Don't you dare take it down.
Just read the thread...had to seriously avoid my keyboard for 10 minutes.
Thanks again everyone, its the most painfull subject in the world, yet we have to live in fear of it everyday, I know I have become overprotective as a result of it, only to be made worse by the media, so now we all feel guilty. my apologies for using this site as a sounding board
i was going to write some hilariously funny and sarcy comment -- but i daren't in case of a backlash --
it is incredibly poignant tony and respect dude for putting this up -- wonderful job --
I SURE WOULD, MY SONS HAVE BEEN WARNED, IF EVER I NOTICE ANYTHING NOT RIGHT ABOUT MY GRANDCHILDREN I GO STRAIGHT TO THE POLICE.
I'M NOT ASHAMED(NOW) TO SAY THAT I WAS A BATTERED AND... CHILD. BEING A SURVIVOR, I'M LONG OVER THE ANGER TOWARDS MY PARENTS- NOW DECEASED- BUT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, I FOUND OUT HOW MANY PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT IT, WHERE I THOUGHT NOBODY DID. THAT'S WHEN I REALLY GOT FURIOUS, THEY HAD LET IT HAPPEN, BECAUSE MY PARENTS WERE PILLARS OF THE COMUNITY ETC. I HAVE NO TOLERANCE FOR THEM, LOST 'FRIENDS' GLADLY.
THANX TONY, BUT LET'S TRY AND KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE, BE CAREFUL BUT NOT SCARED OTHERWISE 'THEY' WIN, DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN. I WANT TO BE THE WINNER HERE.CLICK (*:*)
I really cannot understand how over protective the do-gooders will try to be. It seems that they wish to classify everyone as a deviant in some form or other. Parents will end up with no record of their children growing up, and those same children will have no record of their childhood. I treasure shots taken of me in my so called formative years, they link me to my parents and grandparents, long since gone. They are treasured memories, all I have to remind me of loved ones who are no longer with me.
Sorry, I would just like to say that this is a lovely image, preserve it at all costs.
Sorry, have had second thoughts, yes there are some horrible b******s around and we must be on our guard, but don't let's go over the top.
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George.
Magda, firstly I will apologise for resurecting bad memories, and I am pleased to hear that you are a survivor, it is also a sad fact that more often than not, its those who are closest to you, that misuse your trust, it still remains beyond my comprehension and understanding how anybody can know and do nothing.
George, I believe that the do-gooders are a result of society's need for a tragedy.
you are right that everything needs to be put into perspective and not blown out of proportion, but at what point is your child safe, as you will never know the underlying intentions of a stranger, and if any childs saftey is in question, then I will be the first person to stand up and object.
one of the points that I made in the forum was that my advice would be, to only photograph your own children, and the ones you are paid to do so, by the parents.
Respect to you all
Tony, if it feels right stick with it. Beautiful shot text and all.
You would not believe the extent I have to go to to eliminate children from commercial shoots as i do a lot of work for building companies in and around new school constructions. Even the building company mangers are requesting all children be removed. Now does a new playground or kids play area not look better photographically when been used. Political correctness has got totally out of hand and does not help anyone with this sad situation.
Regards, Victor
Tony, I'm not after sympathy, don't let anybody feel sorry for me, I'm proud of my achievment, was my own therapist, had the inner strength. AND it has me the person that I am, who knows what a witch I would have turned out to be? HIHIHI.
No need to apologise, it never 'leaves' you, YOU LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT or should that be WITHOUT?
I am a HAPPY lady. THANX (*:*)
Victor, you are of course correct, what good is a playground without the children is like a camera with film or memory card, polictal correctness has a lot to answer for in all manner of things, we have a government that is scared of puting a foot out of line for fear of losing its power and a public that has been worked up in to a frenzy in certain cases, we will never win, we have but two options, we either shut up and grin and bare it, and watch society self destruct, or leave the country, and all there crap behind.
Magda, I know you are a happy lady, it has become obvious to me over the last few months of enjoying your work, your inner strength has probally just made you stronger, but alas, this is not the case for everyone, for some its a weight too heavy to carry.
George, It does seem to be getting that way, even the schools want me to ask there permission to take my children on holiday during term time, I have already told them that I will inform them of holiday dates, but at no point will I ever ask for there permission, just who do they think they are?
I am very much still the rebel when it comes to any kind of authority, I just cannot stand being told what to do, my mum was the same. guess it must be in the genes.
My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you who have taken the time and trouble to comment here, long may we reign
ALL children are precious . They all need more time with us and lots of love . Your photo shows the happiness of your children Tony . Very beautiful . It irks me that we cannot take pictures of happy children at play without being looked upon as a would be pervert . All because of some Filthy B*****s who have scared us all half to death . Keep this one on it is beautiful . Home on Tuesday .
Gosh, what an emotive subject. Absolutely know where your coming from. It's a regular thought of mine if others question my interest in photos of children but like you, (I assume from your work)they just mean the world to me. I just wish I wasn't ingrained to question as such. I wish to capture their innocence as they find the world and enjoy it. The answer to your question is - beyond all doubt.
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