You used way too much flash. Try using alternate light sources. IMO, it doesn't seem to fit the theme well and looks kind of staged.

i agree with the flash, but like the expression a lot! good shot

Why such a small size?

no hi res?

I wished it was Higher Resolution!

I fixed it I Hope Enjoy

Looking good!!

Whatever that is that is reflecting off his coat is really distracting. It seems you may have used too much flash because it's even reflecting off his hair. Oh, IMO (in my opinion) he doesn't look too caught off guard.

This picture was made las summer On his head he had si sunglases and his jacket has some reflecting stripes, the ones police jackets use to be visible. And I agree i used to much flass but considering i made it instant as i called him to look at me :P i didn't have time to make a masterpiece picture

I have to agree with Jawshoewhah.......sorry author.

Very adorable!

Um, sorry but this looks pretty staged when the boy has a football for the shot with the backdrop. I'm sure you probably took many to get this shot and well, that's pretty much staged. Great photo though.

this was a photo shoot but was the first time he saw my flash, it is a real surprise or off guard and didn't take many shots,,, was actually the first, id b glad to show you the ones after he got use to it

thats why it is a little overexposed was just starting

non of my stuff is just point and shoot...some suck yes...but when i take photographs there is always some kind of planning no matter what

which means this is off topic!

cute monster puppy... but a little over exposed

the little dude hadnt seen my flash and when i started testing them from my light slave on my camera he looked like this....how is this off topic when the dude has a surprised look and was truly surprised? the photo shoot was staged ya but this shot wasnt.....you try and get a baby to do what you want to while taking pictures...then tell me if this shot was staged.

Some of those people know you are taking a picture of them and sometimes have the most intriguing look on their face.....from the contest rules...all it says is sometimes they know your taking the pictures and sometimes have strange looks...... where does it say they dont have to know about the picture

staged is when you say hey give me a funny look......obviously i didn't have that luxury here

I don't think this is off theme. He is aware of you there but he was surprized when the flash went off: off guard. Nothing wrong.

thank u!