A smiling victory

“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Note:
Roney is one among 15.000 lost children still roaming the streets of São Paulo.

I promised you a smile on this thread, so before I move on, here’s Roney’s last smile too, for the time being. Let’s hope there will be many more smiles in this tormented boy and his brother’s life and that in the future their smiles will outweigh their sorrows.

It is in deepest regret and sadness that I inform you of Roney's cold-blooded murder on the early morning hours of January 15th. May he find peace wherever his journey has taken him.......

IMPORTANT NOTE:
On June 27th. we also lost our beloved Claudiney.

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Comments

babasteve says:

he makes me smile.. as well as your great photography!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Leandro Bugni says:

shinning eyes!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Yes!
A SMILING VICTORY!

Steve (babasteve),
Your visit represents the 150,000th. visit to my photostream since entering the Flickr community a little more than a year ago. I am honoured that so many people have found their way to my images.

Hopefully I have been able to convey some of the joys and sorrows we face at CARF in our daily plight to rescue just some of the misfortuned kids that our society has so tragically abandoned.

Thank you all for your continued support

Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ManonManon says:

Excellent portrait!!!:)

(1-2-3)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Gilfer says:

Stunning. The subtle depth on the focal plane, rendering the hands sharp and his face just slightly soft is great. Gorgeous tonal range as well.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

verite says:

Great image, makes a powerful statement- thanks for sharing both photo and words. (1-2-3)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

saanidhya says:

:) m glad he finally did smile!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Reelene says:

wow ^^ really warm smile

well done

-attitude
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

tp says:

This is pure magic!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

nashthebean says:

Powerful photo and words.
His eyes are peircing.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

StarrGazr says:

What a great smile!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

Lovely face and moment- beautiful portrait well framed and executed. Great.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

nascity says:

And that is a great smile =) ...there's somethin special bout this kid...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo_Aficionado says:

OMGosh! < all i can say! and GREAT!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Graniers says:

I feel quite enthralled by this, the tonal range is awesome, and the skin texture is so good. what a fabulous direct smile
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

............Perfect!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

swardraws says:

great portrait, nicely captured

123kids
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

belliebottom says:

truly inspirational and instant fave!
123 kids
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jamica2005 [deleted] says:

great portrait! I love it.
(123kids)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

maurice flower says:

Very fine portrait. His glance is piercing,
Yes. the tonal range is fine.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Orlando Henriques says:

********GREAT*PORTRAITS********
"Would you please consider adding this portrait to GREAT PORTRAITS?
www.flickr.com/groups/greatportraits/
Please tag it with "greatportraits"

If you agree, please join the group (if you're not a member) and then post it.
********GREAT*PORTRAITS********
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Shade_Jon says:

Very nice.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

hispana says:

Beautiful
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuffedphotos says:

great eyes, i hope it will always shine like that..
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

oh, dear lil brother
millions of excuses,
we are not worthy
of your earthly presence
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

trAvelpig says:

rip, roney. so sad.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bDe gNas says:

magnificent portrait
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sordojr says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado La Paranoia Del Arte y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

We think your portrait is fucking amazing, and would love you to add it to our group Fucking Amazing Portraits
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Crizallide says:

RIP. bouleversant ce portrait, your work is just awesome, your portraits are amazing
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

This print series is a tribute to Roney by the French Stencil Artist c215.
10% of the proceeds will be given to our Children At Risk Foundation.
The print is available in a limited edition of 35, which have been reworked by the artist, making them one of a kind.

Available on Pigments Editions
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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