Listen and have faith...

“Where faith is - there is courage, there is fortitude, there is steadfastness and strength. . . . Faith bestows that sublime courage that rises superior to the troubles and disappointments of life, that acknowledges no defeat except as a step to victory; that is strong to endure, patient to wait, and energetic to struggle. . . . Light up, then, the lamp of faith in your heart. . . . It will lead you safely through the mists of doubt and the black darkness of despair; along the narrow, thorny ways of sickness and sorrow, and over the treacherous places of temptation and uncertainty.” - James Allen, English author of “As A Man Thinketh”

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Claudiney is one among 15.000 lost children still roaming the streets of São Paulo.

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Comments

babasteve says:

exquisite...!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

The light is gorgeous, greg.
And his face carries all weight he shouldn't.
Abraços.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

childish_david says:

one of your best!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Yilud says:

Excellent portrait!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Inês Xein says:

Great... So beautifull.....
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

bard of the lake says:

he is old years beyond his time...
magnificent!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben° says:

linda luz
pra iluminar sua vida....
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Donina says:

a very touching portrait. beautiful.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Omar Junior says:

essa foto é de uma simplicidade , tamanha!! parabens :]
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Tous les noms sont déjà pris... pfff... says:

The serie with this child is really emotionnal.
Thanks.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

nashthebean says:

Strong. So much emmotion in this portrait.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

shutupyourface says:

Very nice indeed.. love the light
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Claudio Brazil ♫ says:

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2006/02/20
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

* WE * Ahmad & Graça says:

Wow superb shot.
Great contrast, comp,mood.....
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Anikó says:

Perfect and beautiful shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

nicointhebus (nicolas monnot) says:

One of the best I have seen so far. Congratulations. Faved, and even more if I could.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

camera_rwanda says:

fantatsic...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

AnomalousNYC says:

very special
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

phitar says:

splendid composition. exquisite light. perfect focus and depth of field. i really like how the two lit surfaces are so different and complementary. one just soft and empty, the other one a face, so young and already so full of sorrow and memories.

well done my friend. a simple, graphical and very evocative image
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thank you all for such positive feedback.
Philippe, your words are inspiring and much appreciated. - Greg
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Elagro says:

you text just hit the spot. I feel exactly like this child looks. It has picked me up alot. thanks
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

childish_david says:

its really hard to pick favorites from you since your galleries are full of amazing, interesting and excelent portrait. Well think this photo is absolutely amazing so please post this photo with Search the Best
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

jamica2005 [deleted] says:

Nice tones, shadows and composition: a wonderful childportrait!
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

A@lbi says:

Excellent portrait! Very strong contrast and shadow.
1-2-3
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Astrid Claessen says:

gorgious portrait... beautifull passage of the book... sad story
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

YYJ_colin says:

Very well done!

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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

>Sandy< says:

This photo evokes great emotion, well done!! (Search the Best)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Mair Lopes says:

I like it...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

altamash says:

brilliant and very powerful!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

soulofaman says:

beautiful!!! one of the best photos i
have seen
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Rollergirl1688 says:

The quote and the picture are beautiful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Catherine... says:

Please consider to add this wonder to:
FIVE STARS GALLERY (Admin invitation only)
www.flickr.com/groups/fivestarsgallery/

tag with : "fivestarsgallery"
and present yourself and your work here www.flickr.com/groups/fivestarsgallery/discus s/7215759419...

If you agree just send us a quick message so that we can accept you as a new 5 stars member... :))
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur - NIPSA says:

Seen in a dicussion of *****FIVE STARS GALLERY*****(invitation ONLY by admins). (?)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

brunoat says:

Really good.... your portraits are amazing!

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Seen in a discussion of *****FIVE STARS GALLERY*****(invitation ONLY by admins). (?)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Shade_Jon says:

Very nice.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

_Hans van de Vorst says:

This is a portrait with revealing shadows. Makes you think and feel.

Your work has been recognised as Magnum quality. I have faved and tagged your picture with MAGMAG and this serves as an invitation. Please click the logo to get in, read rules and have a chance to be in the book.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mattjsaw says:

lovely shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Àhsan says:

Absolutely brilliant. Can I use this photo for my upcoming project? Please please?

Its not for profit project.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

plousia says:

Wow, that is beautiful.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

KerryHalasz (PhotoGirl58) says:

This is gorgeous.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

NET9 says:

Very nice photo. Inspiration for my latest sketch.

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel A. Norman says:

Special Invite to RAW Street Photography group
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

NguyenDai says:

INVITATION:
Cette photo a toute sa place dans le groupe :
Your photo has its place in the group:
*Clair-Obscur / Darkness-Light*

Veuillez nous joindre et montrer vos belles photos !
Please join us and show your beautiful photos !

Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Merkur* says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called B&W Art photography - (Updated Rules!!!) Is your art universal?, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

--
Found in a search. (who am I? ...) (Explore my best ..., enjoy, :))
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

lilcrazyfuzzy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The emotions of monochrome, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group, and we'd be delighted if you'd join us and contribute to this growing collection.

Thanks!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutterhack says:

Sometimes the weight of life
is so heavy
you can't help but stumble
and even sometimes
you fall ...continued.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

E.V. Studio says:

Very good Black and white...and very tender picture... BRAVO !!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

iDario! I want you to know, he's not comming back [deleted] says:

fantastic shot
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

springballgowns says:

beautiful shot. compelling.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

folk'llplainshudder (Away) says:

Such an evocative image!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

duopastorale says:

Beautiful, words and photo!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

PidderBear says:

You've been memed! I used your photo in a meme over at the My Meme group and invite you to become a member.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Logotip says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All in 1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Found in your popular shots. (?)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Muiz Anwar says:

This series is amazing - they're beautiful as pieces of photography -and could easily translate into art - but what I love most about it is the fact there is such substance behind it.

Beautiful photo, beautiful work, I really do wish you all and every success my friend for the amazing work you are doing, and the priceless difference you and the team have made to all these amazing kids.

:D
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Renmarc says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Souls, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ~Ted Grant

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur - NIPSA says:

--
Seen in Souls (bw People) (?)
----------------
This wonderful poetic gem was seen in:

ImagePoetry - ImagePosie!
commented with SICI (2008-08-25)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bard of the lake says:

This is ART!

Please add in Art of Images (♥Invite 1 AWARD on 2♥)
and Tag the photo with "ArtofImages"
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

armeniaca-apricot says:

You have amazing skilll to tell Great stories in a single shot!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

A.Alves says:

Fantástica. Dá para sentir o pesar do sentimento de perda, de pesar pela vida difícil. Muito tocante.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Fille du soleil says:

Quelle lumière, bravo !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Candace Makela Photography (MakelaPhoto) says:

Beautifully shot...the dramatic lighting adds so much emotion.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo Lucic says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called monochrome award
and we'd like to have this added to the group!

monochrome - architecture
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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