What future ...?, a photo from Madhya Pradesh, Centre

Photographer's Note

Wandering the back streets of Amritser came to a small square with people sorting the rubbish. Nearby a child was trying to sleep amidst the noise of traffic and people. Her pillow a brick wall, her sheet an old sack....Makes you wonder about life doesn't it !

JonteW, deblink, wanderlust, Gierlinski, nakajerine, gabrielpat, arjun_das trouve(nt) cette note utile

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cyrrhus (2878) 2006-08-21 7:00

Hi Christopher,
A scene so common in the streets of third world countries. You've captured it very well.
How could we resist in sharing your (and her) feelings !
Regards,
Eric /.

deblink (2548) 2006-08-21 7:06

Hi Christoper,
Yes I agree with Eric. You have capture the poverty that is prevelant throughout the world well. It is a sad sight. Thank you for sharing this photo with us.
Debbie

soran (220) 2006-08-21 7:07

well captured! expressive & impressive image.
good for photo jurnalism
best regards,
Soran

JonteW (190) 2006-08-21 7:10

It makes me feel bad giving a smiling face to an image like this. So I guess the image works.

Lynette (1615) 2006-08-21 7:22

Hi christopher, so sad, whats this world coming to when it affects the lives of innocent children.. Well captured. & tfs.
: ) Lynette

Gierlinski (948) 2006-08-21 7:38

Hi Christopher,
This is an excellent picture with a lot of menings. I fully agree with the title, moreover I can read it in the eyes of this little child.
Thank you for sharing this photo, it is very important.
Regards,
Michal

nakajerine (70) 2006-08-21 8:01

Sometimes I do wonder, what is gonna happen to all these children. I never approach them in a personal way, however, I often see their harsh lifestyle and uncertain future through photographs. This makes me feel more fortunate for what I have comparing with those kids. Your post really sends a message. Well done.

aps0003 (115) 2006-08-21 10:01

Well done in capturing the mood and the moment. It really conveys what the little girl is feeling. Great on the technical aspect as well (color, cropping, etc).

chanjits (4460) 2006-08-21 10:21

Nice shot dear you depicted the real picture of Misery I think you have taken it in winters and the kid is saving himself from the harshness of winter by this jute piece.

kael29 (902) 2006-08-21 10:24

Hi christopher
which distress in this look !we live in a terrible world
no more comment.
I propose a workshop
Bye and thanks
Loïc

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ndb1958 (9289) 2006-08-21 15:30

Hi Christopher,
what a sad reality. I love that you emphasize on these facts. A cruel but amazing portrait of this poor little girl. A great documentation.
Thank you for sharing.
Nino

gabrielpat (7163) 2006-08-21 18:46

hi christopher,
no coments.well seen.

arjun_das (1851) 2006-08-22 5:57

thanks christopher for bringing distressful life of footpath children in your subject of photography. very few of us really bother to know how thery are being brought up amid so much difficulties. they hardly get food once in a day. no provision for education. they become daily labour even before crossing their childhood.

regards,
arjun

janink (1010) 2006-12-30 17:45

By coincidence I found this photo Christopher and it struck me. One of the most impressive photo's on TE. No further comment neccessary. Best wishes Ingrid.

happypoppeye (4819) 2007-05-26 1:57

Wow, great photo. This could be in National Geographic.

...and no it doesn't make me wonder. People are ignorant. Money is the most important thing in most peoples lives. This child is so far away the ydon't have to think about it.