sharp eh!

Wonderful capture.

This pretty girl is from a village close to Hyderabad, India. Like most of the others, elders in her family travel to near by towns and cities everyday to find work. While they are gone, she and kids of her age manage to take care of themselves and their homes while their parents are away.

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Snaporaz says:

That's really an astonishing picture: the eyes of this lil'girl and her glance, deep and peaceful, reminds of India and its inner beauty so much that I'm almost speechless... magnifico...
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

aMbiAncE mOushKiLa says:

holy f***ing crap !!! stunning and speechless are understatements for this shot !!!
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

Glauco Carvalho says:

What a fantastic eye...
The people of India have a vibrant eye like here in Brazil.
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

barryinnj says:

she's beautiful...
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

MarXhika [deleted] says:

Ambiance-Moushkila she's only a little girl, do watch your language dude!

Anyway, her eyes are beautiful. I hope she's not turned into some sort of "meat" to sell to the guys, if you know what I mean...
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

aMbiAncE mOushKiLa says:

MarXhika:

I do watch my language very well, thank you 'dude' (notice I edited my first post)... plus I REALLY DOUBT the girl in question even knows her photo is up, let alone read my comment... my point is: the photo baffles me and (knowing the flickr community is pretty damn laid back) there is a point at which the only thing I can do is swear... makes sense to me.

...of course, if you imply that I'm on the same frame of mind as the sick and twisted sexual tourists you so eloquently reffer to, you're just gratuitously insulting me (which i don't believe is your intent)

you should get to know me better (yes, it's an invitation :)), it'll probably put a twist to your perception of my language and ideas.

PS: much respect for including Frida Kahlo in your stream... she's one of the most wonderful things that's ever happened to the art world
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

chelsea1 says:

I can only add the same to what has been said already. Total transfixed, beautiful, takes me straight back to a beautiful country. Fantastic
Posted 59 months ago. ( permalink )

thtstudios says:

bravo.
can't find the words to say more.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

proteusguy says:

those eyes make her wise beyond her years. captured that well.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

katiealice says:

She has a depth of beauty that is beyond the superficial and will never fade... your photographs have captured that timelessness
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

thanks a lot for your kind words.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

deVos says:

Those are the most mesmirizing eyes I've seen since the famous Afghan Girl in National Geographic. Stunningly beautiful!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

*Agnes says:

I am so impressed of her beauty.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

autherpen says:

very very beauty!!
I am impressed.
I would be charmed with knowing these places
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

artdog says:

Yes I also thought of the Nat Geo afghan girl when I saw that. Higher praise I can't imagine.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

seawallrunner says:

This is an astonishingly beautiful picture. Definitely National Geographic grade. Are you a professional photographer - or is this picture a hint to your destiny?
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Thank you all.
seawallrunner: i'm not a professional photographer but wishing to be one in the future. Probably this was one of those shots came out too well and will try my level best to keep up with this standard.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

my soul says:

i agree with all ( even with ambiance!)
;D
!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

phlezk says:

beautiful
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Velvet G says:

Who am I kidding. I keep clicking back and forth between your color version and this BW and now I can't decide. I'm glad I don't have to. They are both fantastic.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

spyzter says:

This is a beautiful portrait. The B/W really works. In both versions they eyes really catch the viewer.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Agnieszka says:

As the people above have said, it's impossible to tell which one I like more, the BW or the colour version. Both are marvellous!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

crossguy72 says:

what a great portrait
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Emma F says:

Incredibly beautiful. It;s so difficult to decide whether the bw or colour is better. Amazing eyes in both.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

wurtey says:

beautiful..
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

fransiscan [deleted] says:

I can only add more accolades!! This is a wonderful picture!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Koninho says:

yeah wonderful is the word !
Reminding me my travel to India back in the days and this feeling i had that the most beautiful ladies were all there.
Look at these eyes ! Terrific !
Congrats for your portraits
Santosh !!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

*sarah says:

cute
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

blat says:

absolutley amazing...those eyes. window to the soul. incredible pic...a fav, well done love ur work
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn. says:

Accolades from another. Your subject is, indeed, a beautiful little girl and you've taken a gorgeous photograph of her. I hope that she enjoyed having her photograph taken. It appears to have been a very positive interaction.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunil Kashikar says:

I always see lot of hope in the eyes of underprivileged children. You have captured it very well.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Blinkr says:

Excellent portrait and expression, works better in B&W.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Saad.Akhtar says:

Congratulations Santosh, this photo is the MOST INTERESTING photo with the India tag :)

Sorted list (28th Aug 2005)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Oh wow! Thanks Saad.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

sarettola says:

an expression that embarass...she smiles in spite of her poverty.
wonderful portrait!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

A stunning portait...bravo!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

_sarchi says:

I could look into those eyes all day..
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Víctor López Saavedra 维克 says:

Powerful looking, indeed.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

BurningChampa [deleted] says:

what a Beautiful lil girl. oh how i would love to take her in!
*hugs*
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

raviK says:

simply wow
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

_ n a t u r a l _ says:

such a captivating girl!
fantastic portrait!!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

slightwalk [deleted] says:

Intense image of the inocence and humanity, congratulations Santosh and thanks for sharing this capture with us :-) .
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Redsnap says:

This is one of the best portraits I have seen in flickr, it is a wonderful image, incredible eyes with a powerful look. Congratulations!! :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Tweeeety says:

she is beautiful!...whats more beautiful is the shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vento di Grecale says:

Her eyes...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Jakob K. Schroeder says:

what a great portrait! really moving..
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

platoo says:

Wunderbar!!! Wonderful!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisy says:

She's very beautiful!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

BloOwITt says:

Incredible portrait. Excellent tones.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dathai_mac says:

wicked shot
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ha-noded [deleted] says:

i love this pic, please post it here:

www.flickr.com/groups/close_up_bw_portraits/
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Alison_Wonderland says:

she's gorgeous!! :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

_NikitttA_ says:

prodigy infant !
what an amazing glance
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

atims says:

Stunning.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

stoneth says:

excellent
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

hyd@address says:

Stunning. I must have seen the street kids but never captured them
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

eskahuit [deleted] says:

très joli portrait !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Old_Pro says:

32 years a professional portrait photographer, I know a nice protrait, whether candid or formal. Nice job.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lst breathe says:

her eyes just capture you.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

koalakalaok says:

in the purest photoreportage tradition... fine shot
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

•°o.O FottY O.o°• [deleted] says:

a beauty! a fav!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

davidnola says:

absoutely marveous.. black and white worlds better
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

naashna says:

Wonderful in B/W too :)

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

John Hamilton says:

Wonderful
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

sorry Naashna. Can't add it to the groups anymore. I don't have 'pro' account so lost full access to this photo.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Desired says:

i've seen several children with big beautiful shining eyes but this is so far the best!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

grl_interrupted says:

what a wonderfull gaze into the viewer's soul. very powerful shot, great work!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

joberg [deleted] says:

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Abhyudaya Batman says:

I liked the colored version better but, great photo indeed.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ronmarshall074 says:

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Thank you all.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

rt44man says:

This photo was Rt44man's first favorite.
Please add it to my first fave group :
www.flickr.com/groups/firstfave/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bowary says:

her eyes just capture you.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pesnija canwihinapa says:

Third world nations are not a spectacle. However this picture really illustrates the great need of people for people. Many of you are gifted in your artistry, and commended that perhaps you could share your gift with those less fortunate. pesnija
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ahibadi says:

this girl has stunning features
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

BØDKER says:

She is beautiful
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Ahtareiks says:

I really love this portrait.
Congratulations
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

luv to travel says:

The color version is nice but this one is haunting!! Such an amazing photo. Thanks for sharing
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

vratsab says:

Wonderful Portrait! Stunning.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

.tyler. - Claudio Martella says:

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

pinanky says:

wow! well captured! jus luved her luminous eyes.....they say so much....
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

pardeshi says:

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Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

miss.melly [deleted] says:

Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

A.Guandalini says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Lumase says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jessally says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portrait Award - Hall of Excellence, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

la_mamacita_81 says:

Your fantastic portrait picture is my winner! You deserve another one!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Ian Harvey Bell [deleted] says:

I’ve seen your great portrait in the Portrait Award Hall of Excellence

A captivating and beautiful portrait, the light is perfect a truly great image.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

arasdemiray says:

I am so impressed of her beauty.

I’ve seen your great portrait in the Portrait Award Hall of Excellence
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

SerialCoder says:

This image has been added to the Flickr Museum for making explore's top 25. Kudos!You can check it out here...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Bachspics says:

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

hollydog61 says:

I'm in awe! Magnificent
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Livinhaz says:

strong picture!
congrats!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Cosmos says:

"Eyes" - Windows to the soul, and wow this little girl has amazing windows. A beautiful beautiful shot.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sd_rashed says:

awesome..
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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A wonderful portrait!

You have been invited to add this image to Ultimate Shots!
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Please add the tag "UltimateShot"
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

esraaksut says:

vavvvvvvv beautiful...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

hollydog61 says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ulunam says:

i agree, just beautiful!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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