These kids were playing inside a Jump-for-Fun tent while I was composing a shot. They paused a little bit to mug for the camera. I want their facial expressions to stand out, so I muted red, yellow and magenta by minus 5-15%.
The frame is a representation of a window by which the viewer is offered a glance of these innocent children. The net is a symbolic barrier so that these children would not get too close to those whom they do not know (or trust). I took this picture about two years ago and when the news about rampant child pornography in the internet became a hot issue, I thought about this picture as a poignant illustration on keeping my kids safe from human predators. (No they're not my kids, two of them are relatives though.) Thanks to all for your great feedback.
What an original idea for a photo... I love the muted colors. At first I thought they were being caged up and shipped off somewhere until I read the caption... I'm glad they were just in a tent! Nicely done.
Justine