In a small unknown and forgotten corner of the developing world, surviving with some of the poorest people on earth, a young Dalit girl smiles. She wanted to smile and be in every photo I made there; her real feelings though, lie deep within her eyes.
The place she calls home would would horrify any parent in the western world.
Please click HERE to see more of my pictures from a local school helping children from very poor backgrounds.
Beautiful image! :D
Thanks Richard, I really appreciate your comment. This picture means a lot to me :)
Dear Peter, Another exquisite photograph…this series is captivating, not only for its photos but for your commentary. I would imagine that this girl was not only eager to be photographed, she was eager to be seen. My husband and I pray every day for the people in the world who are suffering. You are giving us faces for those prayers. Thank you for your eloquent images. Vivian
Dear Vivian. I’m really glad that you can find something in these pictures; it’s very important to me and I’m grateful to have the chance to tell this story and for someone to see it.
I keep dreaming of this place and they are good dreams! :)
Such beautiful eyes. Thank you Peter for sharing your experience with us and I’d love to hear more about these children.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Roo and being part of it! :)
I have more to post so I hope you’ll like them.
That photo is just beautiful and so are your thoughts!
Thank you Mekala its really kind of you to say that. It means a lot to me that you like the picture and my thoughts :)
A beautiful, beautiful portrait Peter ! How lucky we are to have been born in rich countries.
Thank you so much, that’s a lovely compliment. What a beautiful subject :)
Amazing portrait! Great smile!
another beautiful portrait :)
Thanks Joshi; I appreciate the compliment :)
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Mesmerizing capture! May God bless her & all the little ‘underprivileged’ children of the world. It’s deeply saddening to see children and animals suffer, with both being the most innocent of God’s creations…
Definitely the most innocent and the most vulnerable too!
Thanks for your prayer Teju :)