child in slum alley

In the Jesus slum, Nairobi, Kenya, October 2005. (I just lightened her face a bit... ). This taken just as I was leaving after meeting with a group of women who are hoping to build a community center so that they can meet, make crafts to sell and work on projects together.
see: www.buttercupfarms.org for more on our connection to this group.
File size :985.1KB(1008744Bytes)
Date taken :2005/09/27 12:58:24
Image size :2592 x 1944
Resolution :300 x 300 dpi

I have been thinking about the notion of perfect love as being without fear, and what that means for us in a world that's becoming increasingly xenophobic, tortured by fundamentalism and nationalism.
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Dally says:

Oh, I wish I could see her face! She's in the shadows of that wretched alley. How sad.
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

angela7dreams says:

I just "discovered" the burning tool on Photoshop and lightened her face... hope that helps!
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isa13 says:

very touching picture ! why don't you post it in the group "Children of war, children of peace" ?
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Vortexmind says:

A ray of light
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Dally says:

Oh yes, that's much better! Isn't she so beautiful?
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fnkymnky says:

She's beautiful. A very strong portrayal of poverty.

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Sysy81 says:

That's a beautiful and touching picture!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

gundunasu u zeneize says:

Something went wrong posting my pic (or was it deleted?) so I will vote this too, nice pic of an unpleasent subject, I witness a lot this in the past, what you dont feel is the smell. Unbelievable how this children smile with nothing! Good work 6/7 from MiRea's Realm group.
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cindy47452 says:

What an amazing shot! She is adorable. It's sad how poor she is and where she has to live. A wonderful, deep subject and beautiful portrayal of it.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.
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Reini68 says:

This is really excellent. And if only the child weren't placed in the center I would immediately have applied rule 5.

O.K. I'll still apply rule 5, even that it isn't perfect - that's all what rule 5 is about.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Flawed Emmy [deleted] says:

The blow out is too harsh for such a harsh portrait. It takes too much from her face. But I love this photo.

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Atomicode says:

Somewhat less than ideal lighting conditions detract from a solid image. Too much shadow across her face. A lot of lost detail in the blown out areas (ground, dress). Composition is ok, although I would have shot at her level.

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adritzz says:

really nice subject, I think these pictures are important, but in this case composition is too centered, the light (and shadows) is too harsh and i would crop a bit.

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Zenith Phuong says:

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a _7+/7 ranking.

i faved this shot... it means 7+/7... hihi, i think i set a new rule for me when scoring photos in the realm! ;)

i love her expression. im wondering why she didnt stand in the shadow but the sunny part of the lane! ;( i love the background too! ;P
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EssjayNZ says:

Congratulations!

Ditching the highest and lowest score you get a total of 31 out of 35 in the MiRea's Realm Group.

There is no higher place your picture ever wanted to be!

You are invited to post your pic in MiRea's Realm Sanctuary
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cochiseintheeast says:

Wayfaring

wonderful photo. Love the composition. The dirty feet and legs. The emmotive nature of this photograph is very poignant.
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imTulips!!! says:

.....thanks for sharing this message with you poignant photo.....

A+++ Grade Photo
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williewonker says:

I like this shot a lot. Especially how she is standing alone in that ray of harsh light. Her face and stance indicate that she is about to flee.

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JoseOrpheus says:

Amazing shot! I like the way you caught the light in this one... and the little girl is beautiful!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ski 9 says:

A wonderful photo, full of shadows and light. It is made all the more so by the caption you wrote about the women wanting to build a community center in this slum. There is hope.
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Tina McNeill / Poetic Visions Photography says:

I find this photo very captivating. Very touching. A Fave for me.
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Keith Marshall says:

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Please post it to the 3Way Pool.
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"TVK" SpIrIt LiEs WiThIn says:

nice.. heartening composition :)
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maresogno67 says:

bella foto
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we really live in a sick world , people die from hunger and primitive diseases while other spend millions for sports and movies !!
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