Meenakshi

Anthony Begovic

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.

Meenakshi belongs to the following groups:

Authentic India, Childhood, Incredible India, The Eyes Have It and The Human Condition Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Meenakshi by Anthony Begovic
Meenakshi by Anthony Begovic
  • Bridget a'Beckett

    Bridget a'Beckett

    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

    Bridget a'Beckett

    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

    FireRabbit

    Great expression captured! Very cool!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    you’re not wrong about the eyes – stunning… beautiful shot!

  • Madison Ellis

    Madison Ellis

    One of my favorite photos!!! Excellent Job!!!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    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

    littleredplanet

    wow. I’m speechless although this picture says a thousand words

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    stunning eyes!!!

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    what beautiful eyes, great photo

  • Martin Reddy

    Martin Reddy

    Spot on man

  • wish99

    wish99

    aww! very cute! they eyes.. its true! they are beautiful! a perfect picture of innocence!

  • Sue Abonyi

    Sue Abonyi

    Fantastic picture, beautiful child!

  • deborah parker

    deborah parker

    Oh my goodness….... THESE eyes have it!!!!! wow!!!!!!!!

  • SD Smart

    SD Smart

    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

    deborah parker

    oh my GOD!!!!! please tell me tou sell your work??? ( not just on red bubble)... have you exhibited???

  • Siamesecat

    Siamesecat

    Yes I agree trhe eyes have it, she is just gorgeous.. Love this image…

  • VioDeSign

    VioDeSign

    Oh, it’s perfect!!!

  • 4getsundaydrvs

    4getsundaydrvs

    adorable. gorgeous eyes

  • Kaylene B

    Kaylene B

    absolutely stunning. I love this. its splendid. I wish I could meet her.

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Look at those eyes!

  • Vinod Vijayan

    Vinod Vijayan

    just beautiful!!!

  • Kelsey Miner

    Kelsey Miner

    gorgeous!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    oh this touches the heart in so many ways…..
    what a stunning portrait…and such a beautiful child….

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    just great!
    funny…!
    well done my friend!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    What eye conctact, beautiful pose as well

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Oh shes stunningly beautiful, this is a wonderful image :)

  • Marinella  Owens

    Marinella Owens

    Beautiful!!!!

  • JaneAParis

    JaneAParis

    Strikingly gorgeous eyes, beautiful photograph. Thanks for taking it. She is lovely. Smiles from Jane.

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    gorgeous.. i still love this shot!!

  • bellah

    bellah

    Divine

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    very striking portrait. Love the composition and her eyes…wow!

  • ClaireBare

    ClaireBare

    such a stunning collection of work you have on display here. i am so impressed and inspired.

  • vitorchaves

    vitorchaves

    Perfect portrait! Congratulations!!! :-)

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    wow they really are absolutely stunning eyes.. really great shot Anthony..

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    Exquisite!

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    very adorable!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    this is THE most striking pic Anthony, she’s GORGEOUS

  • Megan Eckersley

    Megan Eckersley

    Love the reflection in her eyes!!
    What a precious Child!
    Great shot.
    xx

  • clickychick

    clickychick

    Wow!!! Absolutely wonderful, both the capture and her eyes! She’s sooo beautiful!

  • ellena

    ellena

    wow…this child can see straight into your soul…

  • Tanie m

    Tanie m

    So beautiful, the light in her eyes is just breath taking. I like the angle the picture was taken from it gives the feeling of her being some what ’’vunerable’’ it makes me kinda want to scoop her up and protect her. Just stunning Anthony!

  • Anna Sparks

    Anna Sparks

    This is just beautiful.

  • tinhearts

    tinhearts

    wow what a wonderful experience for you and this tender moment to remind you forever.
    precious and tender is this capture.
    extraordinary eye contact!
    xxx

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    stunning eyes!!!

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn...

    and one of the most striking portraits I’ve seen so long… excellent view point. original and beautiful!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Beautiful portrait capture and I very much enjoyed your information to go with it too!!!

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    a wonderful child portrait!!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    How adorable….well captured!

  • Alex Marks

    Alex Marks

    most amazing eyes i have ever seen too!! wow!!! great shot, makes me want to travel more

  • Gethin

    Gethin

    what an incredible portrait.. suberb work!

  • Mahjabeen Mankani

    Mahjabeen Mankani

    perfect eyes. excellent shot

  • HanLoosschilder

    HanLoosschilder

    Wow, now this is an incredible photo.
    You’ve captured such innocence in her eyes, congratulations.
    You my friend, are a true artist.

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    What a beautiful story to acompany this amazing photo!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Superb shot! Incredible eyes & expression. I also like the photographers reflection in those lovely big eyes! Stunning work.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    this portrait would be great in the
    eye challenge

    cheer rosina

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Thanks Rosina.
    I’ve already entered it. :)

    cheers Ant

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    amazing!!!!

  • Secretwomen

    Secretwomen

    CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNING!!!

  • artmadnz

    artmadnz

    wow – what an awesome photo – such talent:0)

  • Bernard Franken

    Bernard Franken

    WOW Great Shot love the depth of field..

  • Steve Leadbeater

    Steve Leadbeater

    great image – great story

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What a little beauty! Congrats on homepage feature!

  • KellyThomas

    KellyThomas

    I think Indian people have the most beautiful eyes. Beautiful and dark, with long lashes. She’s a treasure

  • inamoRaTa

    inamoRaTa

    innocence

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    congrats on your win – this is fantastic! those eyes truly are amazing!!!

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Congrats on the win. I like the fact that we can see YOU the photographer in her eyes too!

  • Rochele Royster

    Rochele Royster

    Congrats on the feature…it is a beautiful picture of a beautiful little girl.

  • LizVengeance

    LizVengeance

    congrats on the home page!
    this is DEFINATELY well deserved :D

    gahhh this is amazing =]]]

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    Congrats o the home page! Such a beautiful portrait! Love the reflection in those big eyes!!

  • Tara Filliater

    Tara Filliater

    such a cute kid.
    the eyes are just amazing especially with the reflection.
    just amazing

  • micmac

    micmac

    What a fantastic and touching portrait and story…CONGRATS ON THE HOME PAGE!!!!!!!!!!!

  • taueva

    taueva

    Perfect mirrors!!!!!!!! Beautiful story and capture!

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    Beautiful!!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Anthony, this is truly stunning portrait work. You have captured so much character in this shot. One to be very proud of. Thanks so much for sharing the lovely story behind it as well :) Congrats on home page feature :)

  • CinB

    CinB

    wow she has got the biggest most beautiful eyes! a gorgeous portrait shot, lovely work!
    Congrats on homepage well deserved! ;0)

  • Filiz A

    Filiz A

    This photo is absolutly gorgeous! Great eyes and wonderfully captured..

  • Timana

    Timana

    What a stunning image. A truly deserving winner. Well done.

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    OH MY GOD…......... what a shot. I have to buy this, well done…......... :))

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    congratulations on winning The eyes of a child challenge

    cheers rosina

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Congrats on the feature mate, well done.

  • David Goymer

    David Goymer

    Amazing, Stunning!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    I just had to come back and look at this after favouriting! I think she has the most enchanting eyes I’ve ever seen! Fish eyes is so right… beautiful tropical fish.

  • Courtney Goddard

    Courtney Goddard

    she is beautiful

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    This is simply beautiful Anthony. No wonder all those ladies wanted to touch your arm!! You more than did the granddaughter justice with this shot :)

  • Marvin Tunstall

    Marvin Tunstall

    Awesome capture!

  • redqueenself

    redqueenself

    She looks like a living version of a Margaret Keane painting.

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    OMG, this image is so beautiful! Well done, indeed :-)

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    WOW!!!!! This image is so compelling!! Awesome in everysense!

  • madworld

    madworld

    This is an amazing photo and such a beautiful subject. Well done!

  • Houndstooth Studio

    Houndstooth St...

    Wonderful shot! This has such beauty! And a lovely story to go with it! An instant fave!

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    brilliant portrait ! and her eyes are indeed soooo big ! Also i believe there’s a reflection of you in her eyes ?

  • georgina1509

    georgina1509

    no words can describe how I feel about this portrait !!!! I love it

  • koby

    koby

    I’m sure this will disappear amongst all your other comment, but your gallery is just stunning, amazingly breathtaking, each photo a delicious bite. congrats on such a wonderful body of work!

  • erika15

    erika15

    Wow those eyes are truly stunning! Definitely very rare eyes. Amazing portrait!

  • Helga

    Helga

    I love all your photographs -but this one is very touching. These eyes (and the pose) speaks of wisdom and experience beyond years.

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    Gosh, what a beauty!!!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Amazing portrait!—Steve

  • Danceintherain

    Danceintherain

    One of the most magnificent photos I’ve ever seen. It’s like you reached right in there and captured her soul. * Coy *

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Love it! Very emotional!

  • Shakira Rivers
  • mjart66

    mjart66 19 days ago

    This is amazing!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 3 days ago

    omg…. how absolutely beautiful!!!! strikingly wonderful precious child.

  • Tatum Wulff

    Tatum Wulff 3 days ago

    How precious!!! Beautiful child and wonderfully captured!!! :))

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