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Yirgalem Ethiopia 2007

The Sadomo region of the Ethiopia is known for producing the best coffee second to Harar....Make Trade Fair!

I don't really understand yet the psychology as to why poverty pictures seem to touch the heart the way they do. And therefore I see these shoes as a token of survival and experience rather then shame.

*(for more up lifting photos of ethiopia check out ETHIOPIA 2007)*

My father was actually taking her portait head shot when I noticed these little shoes which had seen better days.

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Stephen Elliot says:

Wow. Your last post was on July 30th. Welcome back! Great photo, btw. =)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr. Siouxss says:

Maybe the toes were deliberately cut out for aeration, like to make sandals? Either way, incredible.

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tropicalrips says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called reflections of life, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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joespix says:

Although the toes of these shoes may have been cut off - the tattered toenails tell a different tale. Another excellent shot.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tropicalrips says:

I saw your great picture in Reflections Of Life
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Martyn Starkey says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
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SplaTT says:

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Buzia says:

you had to lay down on the ground, while taking this picture... how did she react? very good picture, but make me sad... the poverty always makes me sad

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Colors True says:

Amazing shot, great work. The picture sure speak out load!! Love it:)
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vambo25 says:

Makes me feel very uncomfortable for all kinds of reasons (not least being the fact that I couldn't have got down on the floor in front of someone to take this shot) but yes, it's certainly worthy of an NG cover.

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mcandrea says:

I love ground shots and so I aproched her with respect, speaking amharic and after she smiled at me i took the shot.
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Eric Lafforgue says:

we saw a lot of people like that in Ethiopia..and they still smile at strangers we are. if you go there, do not forget to leave your clothes, specially in the highlands, where people are suffering from the cold...
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Pamelinka says:

It is an amazing shot... Simple and complete.
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BƛƬƲĐΐƧƮƐ says:

this is a nice picture! great angle & crop, colors too!

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mcandrea says:

i would like to thank everyone for their comments and insight
for the record this photo was not cropped
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Craig ! says:

What a great picture. Well done.
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Igor Bilic says:

magnificent!!!
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manhkman says:

nice picture
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Eric Lafforgue says:

great pix
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LaSunset says:

I love this pic!
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Chris Kutschera says:

very strong picture, I hope to see it as an icon all around the world, bravo.
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This is a great shot! Wow! Those shoes have definitely seen better days!!!
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mcandrea says:

thank you so much for you comments since i have posted it here it has appeared in The Washington Post and Amnesty International.
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