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Poverty, desperation... and hope......
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Uploaded: 01/17/09 7:10 PM GMT
Poverty, desperation... and hope......
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I found this in one of my older files, and as I've never thought of posting this, because I really struggle with people shots, it's been sitting on my computer for quite a while. Thanx to the inspirational posts of Darryn (dmk) I went digging and playing around with B&W (also not one of my fortes) so, please bare with me the next few days, when I'll be trying this out. Please also feel free to leave comments and critiques, as I really want to go for this kind of shots more often, but don't know where to begin.
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Beautiful Marietha. I really love the editing you have done on this. B/W really makes it pop. I don't know much but I wonder if a little soft focus might make the plight seem more real. Just a thought. Excellent.
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You are what you are until you aren't.
Finely montaged, Marietha and portraits seem more poignant in black and white. I wish you could tell us more about these people because your title alludes to it and I am just wondering.
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"Felicity is a tree whose root is certitude and crown is serenity"...Frithjof Schoun
I will add more info about the series I am doing right now.. as Cindy suggested above.
I am working in my brother's company (a burial/funeral society) which are mainly servicing the black community of our area. We are focusing a lot on the young kids and the older people when it comes to doing charity work. As I am in charge of the company's newletter, I go out to the schools and centers for disabled kids and old people, to take pictures when we do functions for them. There are such a lot of poverty and heartache between them, when you drive into the rural areas, one just realise again how fortunate we are to have what we have.. simple things like running tap water in our houses, toilets, and clothes. There are such a need in some of these rural villages for just the bare neccessities, that it's always heartbreaking for me to go there.. you see those little face looking at you .. they never complain.. they are just to happy to get something.. even if it's only a slice of cake and a play ball.. or a pat on the back and a smile.. to show you care..
Therefor I will dedicate this series to all of those people out there.. that will probably never ever know what running tap water and flush toilets are.. things we take for granted..
Thanx a lot for all the comments and help with these picture
Kind Regards
Marietha
I am working in my brother's company (a burial/funeral society) which are mainly servicing the black community of our area. We are focusing a lot on the young kids and the older people when it comes to doing charity work. As I am in charge of the company's newletter, I go out to the schools and centers for disabled kids and old people, to take pictures when we do functions for them. There are such a lot of poverty and heartache between them, when you drive into the rural areas, one just realise again how fortunate we are to have what we have.. simple things like running tap water in our houses, toilets, and clothes. There are such a need in some of these rural villages for just the bare neccessities, that it's always heartbreaking for me to go there.. you see those little face looking at you .. they never complain.. they are just to happy to get something.. even if it's only a slice of cake and a play ball.. or a pat on the back and a smile.. to show you care..
Therefor I will dedicate this series to all of those people out there.. that will probably never ever know what running tap water and flush toilets are.. things we take for granted..
Thanx a lot for all the comments and help with these picture
Kind Regards
Marietha
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Marietha
****Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;) ****
I like the theme of this collage...Great work...Into the favs!
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"Who says the music's dyin' in the streets?...Don't know what they talk about...I like my music wakin' up the dead...Don't tell me to turn it down!!!" - Motley Crue ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
I am so glad you posted this. It is just superb.
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"Love. Can know all the math in the 'verse but take a boat in the air that you don't love? She'll shake you off just as sure as a turn in the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down...tell you she's hurtin' 'fore she keens...makes her a home."
Malcom Reynolds...'Serenity'
Your story is so poignant. I applaud all you and your family are doing. May God bless all of you.
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You are what you are until you aren't.
Great collage Marietha. Thanks too for the additional info as requested by Cindy. Does me realize again that a lot of things have become 'common' in our part of the world. Don't mean however only luxery goods, but fresh tap water, clothes, toilets and so on. Great that you've dedicated this series to the people as can be seen in your collage. Very well done!
Regards, Cornelius
Regards, Cornelius
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Great job on the editing. I love the B/W and this is really up your alley. Wonderful work and a very touching image.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams.......
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Marietha, that Pic on the top left is just awesome! I love it! I love the whole presentation and the other pics, but that specific pic of that girl is incredible!
Excellent work!
Excellent work!
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I really enjoy how you've framed each photo and put them all together. They are very easy to look at.My favorite is the one at the top left...such a tender looking face. You do such wonderful work on these photos. Wish I could do it too. Verena
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