Brunch with Battutah
Kika and spray - Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 16 January 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
When it's 42C, this is one of the best ways to stay cool and have fun. The water coming out of the hose, though, is probably only slightly cooler. In Saudi Arabia, cold water coming out of the tap is an unusual luxury. In winter the daytime temperature is still 25C.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That looks like fun. Did the camera manage to stay dry?
16 Jan 2008 6:37am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. Yes, I managed to keep it just out of reach of the water.
Kelly from Ontario, United States
She has a lovely expression, like it is most refreshing!! Nice:o)
16 Jan 2008 6:47am
@Kelly: Thank you for kind comment, Kelly.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
Very pretty girl with nice dimples.I can see why she relishes the water so much.You caught her expression very well!And 42 Celsius!!Gosh..
16 Jan 2008 7:32am
@tyan: You noticed the dimples. Many thanks, Tyan.
@badala: Thanks, Badala.
dailyphotosofmalé from malé, Maldives
the expression on her face really is beautiful
16 Jan 2008 7:49am
@dailyphotosofmalé: You're kind. Many thanks.
martie from Japan
Gorgeous image. She looks so happy and I love the way you captured the water - looks like I could get wet just by reaching out my hand!
16 Jan 2008 8:20am
@martie: Water and kids go together. Many thanks, Martie.
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Lovely expression on her face, she seems to be enjoying herself!
16 Jan 2008 8:40am
@DaveB: Yes, she certainly is. Many thanks, Dave.
@paola veneziani photography: Thank you, Paola. I appreciate that.
@Brites: A kind remark. Many thanks, Brites.
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
Hinah from Karachi, Pakistan
amazing! brought back childhood memories-*sigh*
it gets just as hot here....
lovely expression!
16 Jan 2008 9:01am
@Hinah: I know what you mean. The complete joy of being a child. Many thanks, Hinah.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
You captured beauty here, Michael! The girl is beautiful, the tonality is beautiful and the whole composition radiates pleasure! I can see this shot turned into a painting!
16 Jan 2008 9:40am
@Japanalia: Many thanks for your very generous comment, Gabriela.
@Steven: Thanks, Steven.
@Teresa Durães: You're kind. Many thanks, Teresa.
theys roland from Charleroi-loverval, Belgium
Hello Michael, thank you for your comment, when your photograph it has is beautiful and natural, and for good composition, cheer!
16 Jan 2008 10:15am
@theys roland: Thank you so much, Theys.
Inés from Namur, Belgium
Here impossible to do the same for the moment ;o)))))
how lucky she is !!
16 Jan 2008 11:38am
@Inés: Super comment. Many thanks, Ines.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Totally blissful; a perfect capture of childhood at its best.
16 Jan 2008 11:46am
@Viewfinder: Wonderful comment. Many thanks.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Pure, innocent experience of joy is what you captured here, at least I feel it that way. She radiates: let it simply pass and enjoy it, we can learn from her. Her facial expression is the same you also see of enlightened meditating adults.
16 Jan 2008 12:02pm
@Illuci: I'm sure that children in play experience those same enlightened feelings. Great comment you offered, Illuci. Thank you.
@Anita: Well put. Many thanks for your comment, Anita.
@shaahin: Yes it does. Thanks, Shaahin.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Another happy one and love the "fan" of water sprays!
16 Jan 2008 12:49pm
@ManuelaR: Thank you kindly, Manuela.
@Paulski: Many thanks, Paulski.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Such a wonderful, warm moment...now it's even more special considering the surroundings. I said it yesterday and say it again, you have a lot of courage...being afraid and staying and helping makes you even more courageous than I thought!
16 Jan 2008 1:09pm
@Lorraine: Such a wonderful comment, Lorraine. Thank you. Perhaps as you mention, feeling the fear and acting anyway is a reasonable definition of courage.
alla from Toronto, Canada
Great moment to capture!
25C in winter! I'm jealous! :)
16 Jan 2008 1:30pm
@alla: Many thanks, Alla, for the remark.
Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
Another fun shot! We too get 25ºC in winter, but there is a little minus in front, haha...
16 Jan 2008 2:47pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Very witty, Wolfgang. Loved the comment. Many thanks.
@Ina: Thanks so much, Ina.
kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
very nice capture of the water spray and expression!
16 Jan 2008 3:18pm
@kairospix: I appreciate your comment. Many thanks.
Pedro from Santander, Spain
Natural shot, you´re so lucky working with these beautifull models
16 Jan 2008 4:32pm
@Pedro: Thanks, Pedro. Yes, it's always easier when they are your daughters. Their daily rate isn't so high.
@Oswegan: Thanks so much.
MGB from Lisboa, Portugal
Artistic and refreshing. The joy shining on the skin in drops of water. After all the happiness is wet and colourless! :))
16 Jan 2008 8:37pm
@MGB: Great poetic comment, MGB. Many thanks.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What a lovely expression she has. Wonderful shot Michael
16 Jan 2008 9:26pm
@standley: That's a kind remark. Many thanks, Standley.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
This image shows perfectly a happy child. You did a great job
16 Jan 2008 9:27pm
@Frankie: Thank you so much, Frankie.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Nice catch!
Have you ever ben in Saudi Arabia? It was good? :)
16 Jan 2008 9:44pm
@Porcsin: I lived in Saudi Arabia for 8 years. It was good. Thanks for visiting.
@Camiller: Thank you, Camiller
@Rags: Thanks for the kind comment, Rags.
