Tired of waiting for Dad

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Tired of waiting for Dad

My son, Peter, loses patience with the amount of time I'm taking to find good shots.

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Pamela Rivera

Pamela Rivera 04 Jan 2013

Wonderful work! What a great scene.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you Pamela. This shot wasn't staged: that "happy" face is exactly what I saw through the viewfinder. Of course, I knew I had something special even though Pete wasn't in a very cooperative mood. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.
Aqua1955

Aqua1955 06 Apr 2012

A great moment caught in that split second... Wonderful work

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Ben. Pretty soon, your lovely daughter will be in your viewfinder and you will think you're in heaven. Really glad you like this shot.
Shannon schaeffer

Shannon schaeffer 14 Jan 2011

My children hate my camera now! He ended up being the prfect shot! Well done.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Actually, your daughter looks like she's very coopertative. . .that is, unless you have to bribe her big time. Yes, kids are great subjects, regardless of their 'tude. Thank you for your great comments.
Helen Jones

Helen Jones 10 Dec 2010

great pick

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you, Helen. This is one of those photos that still makes Pete and me chuckle when we see it. I'm pleased to report that his patience has greatly improved over the years. Thanks for stopping to take a look.
Angie Swihart

Angie Swihart 01 Jul 2010

And makes for a perfect shot :)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Yes, kids. . .you gotta love 'em, moods and dirty looks and all. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.
Heli Aarniranta

Heli Aarniranta 16 Aug 2009

HE IS NOT THE ONLY ONE..SOMETIME MY DEAR SON DOES THAT TOO:=))ONE CAN SEE SO MUCH..IN THIS WORLD TO CAPTURE:=)) EXCELLENT SHOT:=))

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Peter is 29 now and, thankfully, has a very pleasant and patient disposition. No more bad moods. . . I've seen many of your photos of Anton. I do see a lot of Peter in him. I'm glad each of us can count our blessings. Thank you for your wonderful comment.
michelle olson

michelle olson 17 Jul 2009

LOL this is precious!!!! taking the time to find a good shot, huh? well this was worth it!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Glad you like this, Michelle. Yes, I get a chuckle out of it every time I see it. Thanks for stopping.
patrick hodson

patrick hodson 28 Jun 2009

great shot.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Pat. Appreciate your stopping by.
Helene DAVID-CUNY

Helene DAVID-CUNY 15 May 2009

Nice catch !

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Helene. I chuckle every time I look at it.

Michelle Lane 08 Apr 2009

Lol...I feel your pain Mike. My kids don't have any patience either! One day, he'll look back at all of the wonderful images you've taken over the years and appreciate the time you took to get the image ;)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thanks so much for commenting Michelle. Yep, he turned out pretty good after all. . .and does appreciate the trials and tribulations dad when through as an aspiring photographer.
Maureen Bloesch

Maureen Bloesch 03 Apr 2009

best way for kids to be....sleeping LOL (i have 4)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Except they're usually sleeping when you want them to be awake and awake when you'd like them to be sleeping. Well, even these "trying" times become part of the collection of cherished family memories. Thanks for stopping by to have a look.
Michael Jones

Michael Jones 30 Mar 2009

I'd do it on purpose if I could get a shot like this! Really nice!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thanks very much for your comment Mike. I wasn't a very willing photo subject when I was a kid, either, so I guess some of that rubbed off on Pete. Now, he does appreciate the effort that goes into getting good shots.
Madeleine Weber

Madeleine Weber 21 Mar 2009

that image is special. it is such an unusual connection! Very eyecatching Mike...and special

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping by to have a look. I appreciate your comment very much, Madeleine.
Reynaldo Villarreal

Reynaldo Villarreal 20 Mar 2009

This would make great Rockwell style painting good work Mike RV

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Reynaldo. Glad you like it.
Sigridur Bachmann

Sigridur Bachmann 18 Mar 2009

Absolute amazing photo Mike ! Great light and brilliant composition and a handsome boy !

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your kind words. I always appreciate receiving your feedback.
Barry Armitage

Barry Armitage 16 Mar 2009

Used to play on a lot of tires when I was a kid. Just wonderfull scene.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Yes, you could certainly do a lot with an old tire. They seem to have fallen out of favor. Thanks very much for stopping by. I appreciate your comment.
Mary Janosik

Mary Janosik 16 Mar 2009

He looks like he needs a camera, too!! Great shot!!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: I appreciate your comment Mary. Indeed, he did pick up a camera a few years later, but unfortunately didn't stick with it. At least we got to do some good father-son shooting while it lasted.
Svetoslav Radkov

Svetoslav Radkov 16 Mar 2009

exelent shot

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Svetoslav. Your comment is appreciated.
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee 15 Mar 2009

What acute shot!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Sharon.
Richard Delay Sirs

Richard Delay Sirs 14 Mar 2009

..Great .. you have captured the moment..

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Richard. Appreciate your comment.
Alessandra Gatti

Alessandra Gatti 13 Mar 2009

Danderous place!!!! you are right... time goes by with camera! nice shot :)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: I appreciate your comments Alessandra. Thank you for sharing them.

Anonymous Guest 13 Mar 2009

very funny and great photograph!

Heloisa Castro

Heloisa Castro 12 Mar 2009

perfect

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much for your comment, Heloisa. Glad you stopped by to take a look.
Shellton Tremble

Shellton Tremble 12 Mar 2009

Superb and witty!!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much Shellton. Appreciate your stopping by to have a look.
Sharon Gonzalez

Sharon Gonzalez 12 Mar 2009

AWWWW WHAT A WONDERFUL IMAGE, MIKE. LOVE THIS.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Sharon: I appreciate your thoughtful comments, as always.
Stefani Wehner

Stefani Wehner 12 Mar 2009

and the father found "his great shot"! BRAVO, Mike!

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you so much Stefani. Glad you like it.