Richard & Ryan - III

These two little rascals are just two of my grandchildren.
3-year old Richard is former street kid Jefferson's son and 2-year old Ryan, his cousin, is the son of Jefferson's younger sister Eliana, also a former street girl. Both parents have been under my care since they were rescued from the streets as kids and are now independent young adults living their own lives.

It's good to know that these two youngsters will not be following their parent's footsteps during the most important years of their childhood development, having the safety network around them that Hummingbird offers, together with the knowledge gained by their parents during many years of recuperation from their own lost childhood on the streets.

Taken with Canon Powershot S300

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Magalie L'Abbé says:

what a great picture! the colours are amazing and they're just so cute! it's great to know that they have a bright future ahead. just beautiful.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

dancharvey says:

Those are some amazing colors. Very happy children too.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

gakout says:

Vibrant colors. Great expressions. Nice photo.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

gagah says:

.not only your pictures are soothing to look and then look more:they give us hope (will fave a few but want to fave them all,
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn. says:

It's a great photo and they are adorable children.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thanks everyone! I appreciate you are enjoying my grandsons as much as I do. Those smiles and you lot commenting on them means a great deal!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ilaiza says:

I understand you enjoy them!!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

phitar says:

great action ! i love their genuine smiles
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

elsakawai™ says:

I love this very much....great shot!! excellent
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

* Beezy * says:

Vibrant colors and such infectious smiles!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Scrubber [deleted] says:

These faces just make me want to smile, no doubt they are having a great time :)
Beautiful picture !!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

LGP1 says:

Great photo, colors, expressions, ...! Good to see these little kids diving into life!
Your work is fantastic and has to be known! Rescuing little kids in the streets is not billable enough for The Brazilian media, I reckon, but through your superb photos, maybe you could match both interests... it deserves to be done!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Pierrick, - You are quite correct in your assumption my friend. The Brazilian media is a reflection of the Brazilian society and mentality and does not really understand the significence of the work we do. They never seem to show an interest whenever we try to involve them in actions that we realise are quite exceptional and which contribute to social change.
Just imagine that it is our former street kids who once lived on the streets of the city centre for years stealing and drugging themselves, who are today not only our Capoeira instructors at Hummingbird, but also instruct kids in Norway through their annual Capoeira workshops there.

Contrary to what this society thinks about their street kids, our kids are proving that they are worth not only something very valuable to their own country, being the responsible citizens they are, they are also great ambassadors for Brazil when abroad. Richard's father is one such ambassador and Brazil should be proud to have such people to show to the world.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

André Gardenberg says:

magnifica!!!
que luz a dos olhos dos dois
quanto mais fechadinhos os olhos, mais luz........

obrigado por eles
obrigado por nos
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

carlettathegreat says:

laughter is so absolutely pricelss. beautiful color, energy and richness
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

mipeex says:

what joy in their eyes reflect that of their hearts.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

{Ingrid} says:

They are absolutely adorable. Their eyes are so bright and happy. =)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

jamelah says:

adorable kids with amazing smiles... great picture!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

nascity says:

Eahhaha actually this one is even better...so nice...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

gem66 says:

Beautiful kids! Such good things you are doing.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

juwee1 says:

precious photos...can't wait to come back & visit your photostream when I have more time to browse. Wonderful work :)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatiana Cardeal says:

love his faces, i love it!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

wow such catchy colors and priceless expresssion. they are adorable.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Fingertoes says:

beautiful colours, beautiful children
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

GiselleOttoni says:

Great shot! You got their smile at the right moment!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

Beautiful.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Stacey Griffith says:

These two look like they might keep you busy from sun up to sun down. very cute.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thanks everyone for such positive comments!
Stacey, I can assure you they do keep me on my toes and every day they pop in to our centre just to give me a big kiss. That is so heartwarming during otherwise rather stressful moments.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

Congratulations! This awesome photo is featured in Catchy Colors PhotoBlog
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Lycurgo C. Querido says:

beautiful!!!!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

murna [deleted] says:

Beautiful children!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo Mama says:

this one is beautiful. the colors and joy are outstanding. :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

joleenieweenie says:

CUTE!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

David Givoni says:

The kids smiles and such great colors make this a great photo :)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Starberri says:

Even the colours in this photo are happy! Absolutely stunning.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

tanzyn says:

amazing colours...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

teabog says:

hehehe great!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Kunal Chokshi says:

greatt....nice colors...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Dynamite says:

I was playing fastr(a flickr game) and I just HAD to see these happy kids. Wonderful pic. Awesome.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Krystian PHOTOSynthesis (wild-thriving) _ says:

;O)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

_NikitttA_ says:

really nice shot !
reminescence of o precious moment

GREAT !
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

thisusedtobemyaccount [deleted] says:

great one!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

belly_wright says:

Happy Faces.... Love it
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

This is a great picture and the story behind it is even better. God Bless you for taking in their parents and for loving them all. Instant fave.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

eptulsa says:

This is a great shot, I def love the color and the candid shot as well, fav'd it!

(CCP group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jellybeanjill13 says:

Beautiful boys : )
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

elee1147 says:

absolute perfection!

I love the colors, the expressions, the depth of field. Thank you for your tireless and wonderful humanitarian work.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Thank you for posting this sweet shot (and the great story behind it) in the Top 10 Interestingness Pool!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerald2810 says:

What great emotions displayed here!

These two boys have brilliant smiles,
this has got to be an instant favourite!

Emotional Kids Group.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Subramanyan says:

what joy :-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ye Santenko says:

Hey! Great shot! If you like to, add it to the "Ecstatic Happiness" group

www.flickr.com/groups/happiness/
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Tara Kelly Photography says:

Beautiful colours! Wonderful smiles!

This is Kidz Stuff!
Please add this photo and join us for all kinds of Kidz Talk at
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

yaxchibonam says:

Stunning! Fun! Love personified!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Toxic Cherry Girl says:

Amazing color...and beautiful emotion!! Thanks for this picture...I needed that moment.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoByPia says:

What a great photo, beautiful kids and a wonderful story.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

egypt80 says:

bless them.
everything about this picture is pretty.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ahibadi says:

I love watching children laugh. You captured all I love about it
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Jason G2006 says:

Brilliant Capture!

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel A. Norman says:

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

~M [deleted] says:

They are precious! You are luck to have such grandkids :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Madddy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Double Beauty, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

♥negrisima♥ says:

lovely smiles, full of hope
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Ernani Rocha says:

muito alegria nesses sorrisos. parabéns pela foto !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jaanikas says:

Hello,

I'm an administrator for the group POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE and I've just noticed your great pic. It would go together so well with our group's main idea because it conveys a positive and happy message. :)

It'd be great if you'd consider joining the group. :) I must mention that I started the group only last week, so please don't let the small number of members and photos scare you off. It's only the beginning. :)

So if you'd like to give other people the chance to get positive emotions from your photos, you know where to come. :)

Hope to see you soon!

Jaanika
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

debs says:

gorgeous photo - a true symbol of happy & social. I am gonna use it in a presentation!!! with attribution - of course.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Your Photo makes me smile!
Please join and post to Beautiful Smiles-Warning Smiles Are Contagious!

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Melissa says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Significant, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado NUESTROS HIJOS y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Renmarc says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Happy-Face, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This is an happy face!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Amsterdamned! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Flickr Portrait Gallery, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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saul.davis says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Secret World of Boys, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

nur-ness says:

their so adorable
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Smile My Day says:

This is a very colorful cute smile that make my day on the happiest blog in the world at Cute Smile - Very bright happy smile my day colorful

Thank you for sharing it.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Muiz Anwar says:

gorgeous photo - you can just hear them laughing!

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

Please take some time to join us too!!
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