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where "there is a will, there is a way."
*London-based burmese blogger Ko Htike*

About three years ago I was invited to open an account here by a very talented friend from fotolog site, Lily-* lotusgreen* and i started my photostream on Flickr posting a picture of Burma. Without any doubt, it has marked the beginning of an amazing relationship with Flickr’s community. But, today i’m feeling so sad and I don't have any desire to celebrate. I only have one wish in mind... “Freedom for Burma, 45 years of military dictatorship is enough!” - “Freedom and dignity for the next generation of Burma!”

....................☮.........☮☮...................☮…onBlackey...☮...................☮☮.........☮...................

“tudo se consegue com a força da vontade.”
* Ko Htike*um Blogger birmanês baseado em Londres.

Há mais ou menos três anos atrás, eu fui convidada à abrir uma conta aqui por uma amiga muito talentosa do fotolog Lily- * lotusgreen* comecei a minha página no Flickr postando uma foto de Burma, sem dúvidas, isto marcou o inicio de um relacionamento incrível com a comunidade do Flickr. Mas, hoje estou tão triste que não tenho vontade de comemorar nada, só tenho um desejo em mente... “Liberdade para Burma, 45 anos de ditadura militar já é o bastante!” -“Liberdade e dignidade para a próxima geração da Birmânia!”

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Comments and faves

  1. fotoJENica, Alcesti, Jason Tavares, Lotus ॐ Lynn, and 97 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. fotoJENica (57 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful image, and a great tribute to the children of Burma. May your noble wishes for freedom and peace become a reality very soon!!!

  3. cariocando (57 months ago | reply)

    ...espero que estas crianças cresçam em uma terra livre de ditadores .

    Beijos.

  4. RCastro (57 months ago | reply)

    Diginidade a todos........................... sem comments!

  5. BoazImages (57 months ago | reply)

    Nice shot!

  6. margaret mendel (57 months ago | reply)

    I share your sadness and hope for a change in the system in Burma as well. This is a wonderful photo of two beautiful children.

  7. ><((º>/Marilene Simão<º))>< (57 months ago | reply)

    Liberdade, conscientização ....... a imagem já fala por si. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho.

  8. patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] (57 months ago | reply)

    oi 'happy 3rd flickrversary sweetie!
    3 yr already, times flying!
    como vai?!
    haaaa u were my my 1st comment
    dunno 4 sure but u were 1 of the 1st 2 tell me 2 cum over as well
    kewl ;)
    not feelin like it but actually i have 2 celebrate this & my 1K pix 2
    still a bit sad of the false prudish censorshit
    but u always make me smile
    saudades linda
    mmmuuaahh

  9. Janet Lee Felisa (57 months ago | reply)

    FREE BURMA support from TAIWAN !!!!!
    MAY GOD SAVE BURMA and punish all the cruel Leaders !!!!!

  10. smiling_da_vinci (57 months ago | reply)

    I hope with your for freedom for the Burmese. But in any case congratulations with 3 years of being a Flickrian. You are one of my big examples and friends here.

    Big super beijinhos para você, Bocazinhamiguinha.

  11. *zazah (57 months ago | reply)

    I couldn't agree with you more.
    Thank you, Lia, for drawing attention to the plight of the innocent burmese children. Stunning shot... as always!

    Btw, congrats for your 3rd year on Flickr, and wish you stay for ever here with your incredible photography!!!!

  12. DrCarlosAMG (57 months ago | reply)

    Amazing foto; all your work is amazing; I´m agree with you too.

  13. ✿ Graça Vargas ✿ (57 months ago | reply)

    Lovely, lovely image!!!!!!!!
    Yes! “Freedom and dignity for the next generation of Burma!”
    By the way, congrats for your 3rd Flickrversary!!!! And thanks
    a lot for your classes of photography with each pic posted here!!!!
    :)************

  14. *AMB3R (57 months ago | reply)

    Supremely eloquent, evocative and poetic!

    Spread the word, monks still in prison...
    FREE BURMA!
    "Free Burma!"
    "Free Burma!" "Free Burma!" "Free Burma!" "Free Burma!"
    International Bloggers' Day for Burma on the 4th of October

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called
    Images of Southeast Asia,
    and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

  15. *namaste (57 months ago | reply)

    Exceptional image... I´m agree with you too.
    It's really sad.

  16. baby7 (57 months ago | reply)

    Excellent Photo!!!

  17. olympian (57 months ago | reply)

    ☮ Peace and Realizations ☮ for people of Burma!
    Fantastic shots, love them both.
    FREE BURMA!

  18. flower_bee (57 months ago | reply)

    Amazing capture and beautiful portrait!

    FREE BURMA!
    Red

  19. neloqua (57 months ago | reply)

    Freedom for all!
    Great appealing photo, Lia!Love it!

  20. silviaON (57 months ago | reply)

    i agree my friend - but also congrats to 3 years wonderful work !

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  21. amran matsom (57 months ago | reply)

    Looking at their face wearing "Tanaka" reminds me of joy when i was there 2 months ago. Never in my life this "cruelty" happens again.

    " The dead will be dead but the livings are the one who suffer"

    I pray for freedom every day for Myanmar and may justice prevail.

  22. Messias Correia (57 months ago | reply)

    Ninguém merece viver sob um regime de opressão.
    A luta pela liberdade deve ser de todos.

    WINNER
    You are my winner!
    Please add this photo to
    www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

  23. TVOKAISOA (57 months ago | reply)

    I want to share a quotation by Robert Pollok

    "Children are living jewels dropped unsustained from heaven."

    Meaningful picture!

    The World Loves and Cares for Burma

  24. R.O. (57 months ago | reply)

    Priceless… it’s so difficult to photograph in those crowd markets, great great street-shot! Great, you’ve reminding us of the beauty and grace of the people and country where there is now such a painful struggle for freedom and human rights. FREE BURMA, FREE BURMA!

  25. Graça Vargas (57 months ago | reply)

    Um magnífico registro, como é seu costume, dear!
    Liberdade para Burma!
    Bjinhos

  26. neloqua (57 months ago | reply)

    Congrats you are on Explore!
    burma

  27. w'up (57 months ago | reply)

    Awesome work, really touching ... 1992? You're an incredible photographer!
    Hopefully the bloodshed will soon end, and the Burmese people can go back to their peaceful day-by-day life.

  28. baby7 (57 months ago | reply)

    congrats

  29. Casimiro Valério (57 months ago | reply)

    This is Perfect!

    Perfect Photographer Invitation

    This photo has been selected for www.flickr.com/groups/theperfectphotographers /

  30. photoeyesee (57 months ago | reply)

    A Marvelous Image..... I feel that it is time for freedom for Burma............... An Awesome ShotAn Awesome Shot Award
    You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot!
    ~CONTESTS~ Enter/Vote now

    Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot"

  31. mac_raw (57 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!

  32. Luo Shaoyang (57 months ago | reply)

    There is no doubt that the Burma's junta government should be toppled by their people。

    自由与民主是健康社会的保障,也是每一个世界公民应该享有的权利!

  33. *kanittha (57 months ago | reply)

    Sawadikah
    This picture has a lot to tell... wonderful photo of this duo with thana'kha sunblock.
    @ #4
    boca @ interestingness calendar of 02/10/07 @ # 4

  34. *Rosario Celotto* [deleted] (57 months ago | reply)

    wonderful! libertà free burma

    Bouganville sul mare - Bouganville on the sea

  35. B G (57 months ago | reply)

    Congrats on Explore!
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  36. *emile* (57 months ago | reply)

    great work as always!

    you should add this outstanding picture here:
    www.flickr.com/groups/helpburmanow/

  37. myfear (57 months ago | reply)

    A big congratulation! You Image made it to Explore! This is soo perfect! Have a great time! This was number 10 at the 2007-10-02!!--Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)

  38. peasap (57 months ago | reply)

    I can only agree.

    Red Water For Burma

  39. morbidly_obese (57 months ago | reply)

    perfect shot!!

  40. A. Saleh (57 months ago | reply)

    Great shot great spirit. may we all live in peace.
    keep the good wrok my friend.
    congratulation on the Explore page:
    Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us

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  41. Kris Kros (57 months ago | reply)

    Currently at #4 in interestingness for pictures loaded on 2 Oct 07. Congratulations.

  42. Deborah~ (57 months ago | reply)

    bless the children of Burma with peace, safety, health, and much love.

  43. *Damselfly* (57 months ago | reply)

    God bless their little hearts! My thoughts and prayers are wth them!

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    Seen on your photo stream. (?)

  44. popsy_posh (57 months ago | reply)

    outstanding image... full of sweetness.
    glad to see your nikon f4 work again, a good photography is timeless!

  45. zack_newman (57 months ago | reply)

    great and touching moment, superb work.

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    Seen in Burma Images (?)

  46. -hndrk- (57 months ago | reply)

    Good and necessary message!

    Congratulations with Explore! As one of your countless contacts I am proud to keep you company there today...

    Standing the waves

  47. Saulo Lisboa (57 months ago | reply)

    A great picture and a great cause! Congrats for the three, Flickr is better since you joined!

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