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carf says:

Join us and help to spread the word in 2006

Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisDigital™ says:

This has to be one of the best child portraits on Flickr.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thanks so much ChrisDigital! I'm really happy with the results of some of my last portraits using this new DSLR camera.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisDigital™ says:

The 20D is money well spent, it had some intial problems but I think they fixed all that in 2005...I wish I had one... hopefully by June.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

camera_rwanda says:

oh yes!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Monkey Magic says:

absolutely lovely photo, good luck with your fantastic project.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

bamboquiri says:

amazing pic...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

André Gardenberg says:

so beautiful
so strong
so touching
so being
so child
so new
so old...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Yes, one of the very best portraits in a while.
Moving story with a happy ending.
Hugs, greg.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~OUTstanding in-camera composition...the subject's expression, mood, sets the tone for the shot...well done!!!~
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ibarz [deleted] says:

Fantastica mirada hacia la nada esperando todo
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

AlohaMamma says:

What a beautiful child and I wish that I own Canon!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

>Sandy< says:

I don't know what to say!!! Absolutely stunning doesn't do it justice!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

1RoseHill says:

beautiful portrait
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Sil!! says:

This portait is very touching, full of emotions.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

I will!! I wish to!
But now, I should find a new way.
Your talent for pictures and portraits is so so great! And now you have better lens than mine and a very professional equipament, I just feel that to contribute with you should be in another way. I must think about this :)

This is certanly one of the best portraits I've seen here.
A masterfull piece, dear friend!
And you've just started this new relationship with the camera!
Amazing and stunning picture!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thank you all! I have found it difficult to take good portraits of Vando, but there was something special about this moment, this light, this place, and not to mention that camera, which simply made the ingredients for the kind of shot I wanted. I still need to get manual and RAW but am afraid of losing some very special moments together with my kids in this enchanting place. Automatic works well but I can see where things go wrong and could have been adjusted with a little manual labour. But then there is that famous tool called photoshop, which does help to give those final touches.

This one was simply a little adjusting to the brightness and contrast, the rest the camera did.
I love the way his shoulder blends in with the pebblestones of the waterfall in the background.

Hei Tati! No deal! Your eyes are very special and your images can never be reproduced by me or anyone else. I love your very special view of our work - and your friendship! - beijos, Greg.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

marcodede says:

very beatiful
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Thursd@y in Riyadh says:

great 1 lov it

well done
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

vinay_p (Clicksnbeyond) says:

the best shot iv seen so far
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

*helmen says:

beautiful portrait
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

peacetedford says:

beautiful portrait
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Charloto says:

your photos were always wonderful.. but you are doing wonders with that new camera.. just spectacular.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

AngelaGilesKlocke [deleted] says:

This one is just amazing!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatiana Cardeal says:

hey, we are friends for life!! :))

Guess who am I going to photograph tomorrow? Haha, the Afroreagae fellows! Wish me good luck there!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Kalabird says:

This has got to be one of my favorite children portraits ever. I adore this and such a poignant mood about it. Really well done and good luck with all your work in 2006!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Now that is something I really look forward to, Tati! Your pics on AfroReggae. You know our relationship with AfroReggae so send them our best wishes and great prosperity for 2006 and for all their great social programmes. Say hi to Junior from me!

And thanks to all my visitors who have enjoyed this special portrait. It means a lot to me.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

jam-L says:

trully this is amazing portrait.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Kalpita says:

beautiful picture
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Breno Peck says:

Carf, I've been following your pictures since I've got here on Flickr, in fact you have been one of the first people to comment my pictures, and vice-versa. Thus, I am certain that this is one of the best pictures that you have ever made. Congratulations, and keep up the good work with pictures and kids!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Guynneth says:

Simply stunning!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

J|D says:

Truly amazing
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

katiew says:

brilliant work!! i love the softness of the light on his skin, and the catch-lights/reflection in the eyes are perfect. you should be so proud! this is the kind of moment & image we all strive for :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

fotoattack says:

This is AbsoluTelY BeAuTifuL! InfacT All of YouR PhotoS are!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Hoot Owl says:

This photo is beautiful and very moving.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanniepaul says:

Absolutely wonderful image!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

ToBNot2B says:

Superb! innocence eyes!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

such a lovely, beautiful child
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Debadams says:

Simply wonderful. You're so talented!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

miss nomer says:

Wonderful!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

i'm Luc says:

awesome.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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

What a shot.
Your stream is full of hope.
Keep on. I like what you do and the way you do it.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

★ mewot ★ says:

beautiful child. love his expression.great composition. 1-2-3
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

goodbyefeet says:

she has such enchanting eyes...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

twoHands says:

beautiful photo of a beautiful boy. i'm glad i explored the flickr groups and found you and your photos.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

LRod says:

Beautiful!
123
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

foto fanatic1 says:

Beautiful portrait, full of emotions.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

spunkycats says:

I like this photo very much. It shows the innocent face of a child so beautifully.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

gangerl [deleted] says:

just discovered your amazing photo! unique!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Etolane says:

Allo, you've been blogged on The Magic Moments PhotoBlog.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pic with the magic moments pool..
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

stino foto me :: Kristina Ann Olson says:

what a moment... i think that you have captured this boy beautifully, perfect and the essence of his heart. You can see his spirit....his sweet and lovely heart. there is a beautiful peace that has come over me.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Wonderful appealing emotive portrait.
Such a great catch.

Favourites 90 pool.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

wasaby says:

wow. i love the angle, the shallow DoF, and his heartfelt expression. beautiful photo :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Rache'spics says:

beautiful portrait beautiful child, love this
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ten-nine says:

wonderful portrait, such a dreamy expression. 123 kids
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Łachrymose [deleted] says:

Almighty. 123K
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

MariaJC says:

What a gorgeous portrait! The depth of field is perfect and the expression simply amazing (1-2-3 kids)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Girlabroad says:

Stunning! 1-2-3 kids
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

soh_phee_ah says:

great clarity...lovely portrait.
123 kids
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Bachellier says:

Splendid photograph. It is really a very beautiful portrait
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

HappyHorizons says:

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful portrait..I find the pic so touching....
it sends me asking so many questions..
what is it that he holds in his eyes!!
What is he looking at ..
What ..
what..
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Muoo Muoo says:

Hola! that's nice
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur - NIPSA says:

Please post this photo with Search the Best (invited pictures only)

Have a nice and sweet evening...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Eyeshot Photography says:

So touching ... the portrait, the words. Great combination!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Elle says:

Awesome! Beautiful! Extremely well shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur - NIPSA says:

--------------------------------------------- ----
!!! THE FACE !!!
Please add this exceptional image to:
www.flickr.com/groups/theface/
------------------------------------------- ------

(invited pictures only) and add " theface" TAG
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

.anja. says:

beautiful portrait, great DoF and composition! just great!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dobar says:

a perfect portrait.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

You are invited to join the PRIVATE (for members, anyone can view) group "1500 views + 40 faves" and submit this photo. Only a few qualify!

Please submit a request to join this goup. . .
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

k_soggie says:

This is so beautiful. His eyes speak wonders. :) Faving this and so many of these other shots, wonderful job!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

{ .Victory. } says:

Wow that is beautiful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

malkamix says:

Perfect.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christophe- [deleted] says:

one of the best pic's i've ever seen.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thanks all, for the constant flow of comments in my photostream, especially on this portrait of Vando, my absolute most favourite picture judging from the Flickr community (and myself).
Most grateful for all your visits. Thank you!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Probably one of your best portraits!
Thank you for bring it the MUndo Uno.
Hugs.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

janatürlich says:

and another favorite... yes, one of MY favorites also! absolutely!
those children are SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
And your pictures make them shine!
Without you we wouldn't even know of or about them.
Thank you SO much for your wonderful work!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Quod says:

The Best !
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

How wonderful to see so many black ribbons

THANKS!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Pragmatizando o Cotidiano [deleted] says:

maravilhosa expressão! fiquei encantada!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jose Barrera says:

Great great kid portrait!!!.... congrats...
Gran retrato de niño, felicitaciones!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

janchan says:

really a beautiful portrait...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

WAXY. says:

Just wonderful in so many ways, carf! Perfect technique and wonderful emotion. This image, by the way, it the most interesting photo with the "mundo uno" tag. Nice work!

Everyone, please join MUNDO UNO.

PEACE!
John
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

-)rebecca(- says:

awe inspiring.....
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

GangaSunshine says:

When a child looks up, there is always hope that in his aspiration wonderful and magnificent thoughts will hold themselves in his heart and begin transformations yet unseen and unthought by man.

What a stirring sign of hope!!!
Thank-you for the image.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Chunguza says:

Amazing
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

◦the◦omnipotent◦félix◦ says:

Sancta Maria, Regina Pacis + Ora pro nobis pecatoribus!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - back in India again :-) says:

I decided to take a look at groups with a lot of fav and I'm rewarded by this powerful photo and the text that accompany.
Truly inspirational.
My tag line is "Touching lives through photography" but you have done more towards that than I ever could.
GOD bless...

ps: Of course I'm gonna ad you to my contact. :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mutemonkey says:

Beautiful portrait, thank you!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

afterall34 [deleted] says:

this is one of my favorite fotos of all time. thank you.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeab Isma says:

This photo touches my heart strongly.It says thousand words in one shot.Thanks for the world you have taken me too.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

David Guimarães says:

Amazing portrait!!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

matkaantytto [deleted] says:

looking to God?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Brent_Zupp says:

This is an amazing collection of images. I used this one for a post:

Dear God, I have a question

It seemed so fitting.

Thanks for sharing this incredible collection.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

winklerw says:

As suas fotos sao poesia!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Brown-Maltese Artist says:

I think the eyes say it all.How happy I am to have seen these beautiful shots and share in your world of emotion.May the angels keep a watchful eye over you and all those gorgeous children who are part of your world.

www.marcoart.co.uk

jeledtov.blogspot.com/
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Feliicia [deleted] says:

an angel :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachel Schell says:

he is gorgeous !!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

With so many faves, visits and comments, I was wondering if this favourite image of mine would ever reach the top ten on EXPLORE and today it did!
Thank you all for making this an even more memorable image than it already is for me. - Gregory
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

EquiLife says:

Beloved Greg,
Wow. ....just wowing us all again and again.

Our development team (and huge photography addicts) are such devoted fans of your work (both behind the camera as well as with your kids) and want to show you that we also share a real human commitment to helping these precious, vulnerable young humans you so powerfully champion.

Short version: We're a newly forming group of international friends starting up a spirited humanitarian aid organization called "EquiLife" and we want to help raise international public awareness and funds in support of your efforts to help the kids.

Please let us know that this support, as we assume, would be welcome and how we can best partner with you. On a practical note, and in the hopes that we may, with your permission of course, use some of your photography to create powerful outreach communications, please take a peek at this sample concept i worked up on first inspiration here: www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=186333660& context=se... and please then let me (david@equilife.org) know what you think and how we could best serve your mission there.

Thanks so much for your loving work and just how much of that magic shines through your every photo here.

Namaste',

David
Chief Exec....Cheerleader
EquiLife International, NGO
www.equilife.org
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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