Camera: NIKON D3S

Shutter: 1/160 s

Aperture: f/2.8

Exposure Setting: Manual (Pattern Metering)

ISO: 70 mm

Strobe Flash: Did Not Fire

Lens Focal Length: 2500

White Balance: Auto

Shooter's Comments: It was great to be a part of the Head Start Graduation this morning at Franke Park. The range of emotions were priceless. From kids crying, to ear to ear grins, it was a really special day for them and their parents.

Photographing young kids is pretty challenging because they are so unpredictable, especially when there is a large group of them. It was really packed and all of the parents moved up front to take photos of their kids, which I understand, but it can make my job a bit difficult. This is an "off" moment that I liked.

- Swikar Patel, Photojournalist