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gorgeous eyes

most of you have seen the black and white conversion of her photo. Hope you like this one too.

Personally I like the bw.
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jessiqua says:

gorgeous! those eyes are magical
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Shooz says:

I recognised her as soon as I saw the thumbnail on my contacts page. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favourite between this and the B&W
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Snaporaz says:

It was time to show her in full color... And the purple dress is nice indeed... :D hola
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Interrante (aka pinhole) says:

I like the color one better, it looks less like a news photo. Nice shot.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

ANNA:poet says:

So beautiful. Reminds me of the famous Steve McCurry photograph of the girl taken in Afgan in 1984.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

since1968 says:

Santosh, I showed this one to my wife (we've just returned from India) and she said "Oh my God! When did you take that one!?!" Bummer to tell her this wasn't mine. :-)

I only wish my pictures were this good. You engage your subjects so well. I think the best photographers must have great personalities to get their subjects to open up.

Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

girlwonderful says:

so lovely. she looks absolutely engaged.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

color or b&w... it's still a great shot no matter how you look at it...!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

selva says:

So beautiful!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

hackertaz2000 says:

isang tipikal na bata mula sa inyong bayan? maganda ang kanyang mga mata....
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

deVos says:

Even more stunning than the BW version. Just load the large version and take two steps away from your monitor. She will look straight into your soul... Amazing. One of the Flickr Pics of the year for me.
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

fubuki says:

powerful! overwhelmingly powerful!
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

Danilo Carriglio says:

pure emotion
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

autherpen says:

in color or in blanck and white. This pics its a grèat photo
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Kariobinja says:

i took the bw version suddendly as favourite, but i like this one more!the reflection of light on her hairs is stronger, i like the color, the tone of indian skill!my cntrats, this is a memorable portrait!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

chelsea1 says:

I love the BW but I think this is even better,vibrant and I agree with deVos one of the pics of the year.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Kate Hazard says:

I love this one...her dark eyes when paired with the colours around make it a fave for me.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

wow...thank you all friends.
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Aki Jinn says:

Great expression
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Agnieszka says:

Wow, it's stunning. The colour of her eyes is amazing!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

celsov [deleted] says:

she's so beautiful!
Posted 57 months ago. ( permalink )

Shari DeAngelo says:

I didn't think I would like it as much as the B&W either, but she and the photo are still as striking! Fav'd!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

_ n a t u r a l _ says:

amazing eyes!! I prefer this one, but b&w is beautiful too!! fav!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

nascity says:

Strong deep eyes...fantastic shot...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Standingman says:

Beautiful,beautiful image...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Temeculamom says:

They are both unbelievable. Just want to stare at these photos over and over again. So well done!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBrown8989 says:

Great...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Sérgio Savaman Savarese says:

Wow , the expression is so beautiful! Good Shot !
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Valéria says:

wonderful! A Fav!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Tabla [deleted] says:

Beautiful eyes. I find so difficult to make good portraits...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Valéria says:

I came back here to say that this is a powerful shot and I love it, I love the child eyes, the sunlight on her face, everything! Favorite forever!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Fericci says:

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

wongwong says:

that powerful look. great capture
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

naashna says:

This is a great portrait in both color and B/W, You have a magical hand in your shots, specially in the portraits. I love them.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

thank you all.

i'm glad you liked my work naashna. thanks.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

GiselleOttoni says:

Her eyes are superb!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

LINNY says:

i added this to the top20portrait hall of fame.
its a fantastic shot
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

zzilazz says:

Great Shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptPiper says:

Entrancing!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharif says:

what a beauty!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

photofixation says:

Nice shot ..

Did you use flash in it ?
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Nope. No flash.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

cesvillas says:

really beautiful eyes!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

aarthyr says:

there is no need to say it, as many have already.

this is brilliant. this young girl has quite the story to tell, you have begun it with this photo, drawing us all in to listen to the rest.

I pray she has a happy ending.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

bokchoyboy says:

Said many times already, those eyes!!! I agree with Anna:poet, this does remind me of the Afghan Girl!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Markydeee says:

a truly poetic shot. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Claude Renault says:

beautiful eyes...
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

such a pretty girl with killer eyes!
gr8 portrait!

[came via hall of fame]
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Joe Cashin says:

Your pictures of India are stunning. The pictures of the people and the different customs are brilliant.I love your country, even though my only brother John was murdered whilst on holidays in The Impalla Hotel, Channai 8 years ago.
I will b eback to check on more pictures.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Sorry to hear that Joe. May God bless your brother's soul!

I'm glad you like the pictures.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

pj58 says:

a beauty!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachael and Jess says:

What a gripping image. Truly a beautiful shot. Thank you for posting it.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

wackyjacky1 says:

I just love the contrast of the purple and her dark skin
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Jennifer Esperanza {Mahita} says:

pure beauty...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

FlickrJunkie says:

Wow... so pretty! I went just once to India on a business trip and I was surprised by the abundance of beauty and color around... I took some of my favourite shots on the streets in Bombay!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

sadiq@.com says:

nice pic very attractive
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Ra7aLaH says:

magical
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Guynneth says:

This looks like it should be in National Geographic Magazine! What an amazing photograph!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

hadashi05 says:

I wonder if, in 17 years or so, you trace her and take another picture. (I'm thinking of the 1984 National Geographic Afghan photo.)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

thanks guys.
hadashi05 - yes, it might happen! :)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

She has wonderful look!
Excellent portrait.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

gorm gnuis deamhan says:

soul piercing.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

hephail says:

hehe... i thought my Photo Friday pic had a chance!
:-(
Guess not!
:p
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Elishams says:

Fascinating eyes of this beautiful girl. Shabash !
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Shrimaitreya says:

wow, love it even more in color!!! great!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

migz+ says:

Wonderful Portrait! Amazing Expression!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ALVING says:

great portrait, congratulations!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Sysy81 says:

WOW!
Beautiful portrait!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

naashna says:

--------------------------------------------- ----
!!! THE FACE !!!
Please add this exceptional image to:
www.flickr.com/groups/theface/
------------------------------------------- ------
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Thanks!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

r_aravindlogic says:

Awesome picture, no words to express
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

lightpainter says:

spectacular
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Pancha Beccar says:

wowwww!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Dupuis says:

Stunning!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

NICOLL [deleted] says:

mysterious!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Doggy Breath [deleted] says:

much less snot in the b and w ... she's gypsy heritage for sure.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jennm926 says:

Wow. Instant favorite.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

sebasila says:

she is so alive.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Marchissimo says:

Amazing girl!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Me & Myself says:

yeah, she's got something mysterious in those eyes. they are beautiful... :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

monkeymagnus says:

excellent
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

•lopezpªstor says:

amazing... everything is redundant!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Monday Morning Photography says:

I like the hair as much as the eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

zzilazz says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Santosh Korthiwada says:

Thanks Zzilazz. But I can't add this & few other photos to groups any more. I don't have the 'pro' account anymore so only the latest 200 photos are active and i can add them to groups etc.

Unfortunately this photo and few other good ones donot appear in the latest 200. Hope you understand.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

zzilazz says:

oke i understand maby because i fav it i still can see him
im a lucky person :O)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

olgapaphnutiy says:

Striking eyes!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

T a r a k says:

beautiful portrait
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cacau.calazans says:

WOW!! Again!! CAn I fave it twice?? LOL
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

sd_rashed says:

superb photography......
indianglory.wordpress.com
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Avi. says:

instant fav!!! great capture!! :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

js_africanus says:

Did *you* take this photo? It is as wonderful as the National Geographic cover of the young Afghani refugee: www.digitalinblue.net/blogImages/2005October/ Geographic50...

I would love to hang a large print of that on my living-room wall. Kudos! That's a wonderful photo!

I think I've set my email to be public. If it's possible to get a nice print of this photo, I would love it. Please let me know.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

matkaantytto [deleted] says:

Her eyes are like a creation of oil paints.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lilcrazyfuzzy says:

Stunning..Striking look! *fave*
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

rahulmarkande says:

nice shot...the eyes say it all !!!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chris spira says:

i love the picture !!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Abhyudaya Batman says:

Grreat shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

memon93 says:

such a power ful gaze vow
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ziakhan4 [deleted] says:

ncic....................facing the reality
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AntonioArcos aka fotonstudio says:

impressive eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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