Meenakshi
This little girl had the most striking eyes I’ve ever seen.
‘Meenakshi’ means ‘one who has fish-like eyes’: Meena (fish) + Akshi (eyes).
The photo was taken on New Year’s Eve at Varkala Beach, Kerala, India. There were many Indian people on the beach and I went over to ‘hang out’ with them. This girl’s elderly grandmother asked me if I would take a photo of her grand daughter – I happily obliged!!
I showed her the photo on the back of the digital camera, and suddenly I had 20 or 30 Indian women surrounding me wanting to look at the photo. The nicest thing then happened – when they saw the photo, they all wanted to touch my arm. It was my most memorable experience during the whole 6 weeks.
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Bridget a'Beckett, about 1 year ago
AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhh, i absolutely LOVE this photo. everything about it – the eyes, the little hands, the way she pulls on her lip, the background. Stunning Anthony.
Bridget a'Beckett, about 1 year ago
AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhh, i absolutely LOVE this photo. everything about it – the eyes, the little hands, the way she pulls on her lip, the background. Stunning Anthony.
FireRabbit, about 1 year ago
Great expression captured! Very cool!
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
you’re not wrong about the eyes – stunning… beautiful shot!
Madison Ellis, about 1 year ago
One of my favorite photos!!! Excellent Job!!!
Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago
this is a beautiful portrait – her eyes are amazing – the green behind her just frames her beautifully – so glad you put this up in the portrait group as it has allowed me to see this for the first time. Great work
littleredplanet, 9 months ago
wow. I’m speechless although this picture says a thousand words
Victor(Vic) Be..., 9 months ago
stunning eyes!!!
Rebs O, 9 months ago
what beautiful eyes, great photo
Martin Reddy, 8 months ago
Spot on man
wish99, 8 months ago
aww! very cute! they eyes.. its true! they are beautiful! a perfect picture of innocence!
Sue Abonyi, 8 months ago
Fantastic picture, beautiful child!
deborah parker, 8 months ago
Oh my goodness….... THESE eyes have it!!!!! wow!!!!!!!!
Shane Smart, 8 months ago
This is a real portrait photography at its best. Those eyes are unbelievable! The exposure and composition are perfect. Thanks for sharing the story behind it… Do you know the meaning of the women touching your arm?
deborah parker, 6 months ago
oh my GOD!!!!! please tell me tou sell your work??? ( not just on red bubble)... have you exhibited???
Siamesecat, 5 months ago
Yes I agree trhe eyes have it, she is just gorgeous.. Love this image…
VioDeSign, 5 months ago
Oh, it’s perfect!!!
4getsundaydrvs, 5 months ago
adorable. gorgeous eyes
kaylenelise, 4 months ago
absolutely stunning. I love this. its splendid. I wish I could meet her.
Megan Dacy, 4 months ago
Look at those eyes!
Vinod Vijayan, 4 months ago
just beautiful!!!
Kelsey Miner, 4 months ago
gorgeous!
Wendy Slee KMA, 3 months ago
oh this touches the heart in so many ways…..
what a stunning portrait…and such a beautiful child….
MhDkHr, 3 months ago
just great!
funny…!
well done my friend!
DawsonImages, 3 months ago
What eye conctact, beautiful pose as well
Dawnsky2, 3 months ago
Oh shes stunningly beautiful, this is a wonderful image :)
Marinella Owens, 3 months ago
Beautiful!!!!
JaneAParis, 3 months ago
Strikingly gorgeous eyes, beautiful photograph. Thanks for taking it. She is lovely. Smiles from Jane.
Rebs O, 2 months ago
gorgeous.. i still love this shot!!
bellah, 2 months ago
Divine
Julie Thomas, 2 months ago
very striking portrait. Love the composition and her eyes…wow!
ClaireBare, 2 months ago
such a stunning collection of work you have on display here. i am so impressed and inspired.
Vitor Chaves, 2 months ago
Perfect portrait! Congratulations!!! :-)
Jeremy Harrington, about 1 month ago
wow they really are absolutely stunning eyes.. really great shot Anthony..
Karen Cook, 29 days ago
Exquisite!
Shannon Paskaruk, 2 days ago
very adorable!