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

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
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
Great expression captured! Very cool!
Nicole Goggins
you’re not wrong about the eyes – stunning… beautiful shot!
Madison Ellis
One of my favorite photos!!! Excellent Job!!!
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
wow. I’m speechless although this picture says a thousand words
waitin' for rain
stunning eyes!!!
Rebs O
what beautiful eyes, great photo
Martin Reddy
Spot on man
wish99
aww! very cute! they eyes.. its true! they are beautiful! a perfect picture of innocence!
Sue Abonyi
Fantastic picture, beautiful child!
deborah parker
Oh my goodness….... THESE eyes have it!!!!! wow!!!!!!!!
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
oh my GOD!!!!! please tell me tou sell your work??? ( not just on red bubble)... have you exhibited???
Siamesecat
Yes I agree trhe eyes have it, she is just gorgeous.. Love this image…
VioDeSign
Oh, it’s perfect!!!
4getsundaydrvs
adorable. gorgeous eyes
Kaylene B
absolutely stunning. I love this. its splendid. I wish I could meet her.
Megan Dacy
Look at those eyes!
Vinod Vijayan
just beautiful!!!
Kelsey Miner
gorgeous!
Wendy Slee
oh this touches the heart in so many ways…..
what a stunning portrait…and such a beautiful child….
Mohammad Khaksar
just great!
funny…!
well done my friend!
DawsonImages
What eye conctact, beautiful pose as well
Dawnsky2
Oh shes stunningly beautiful, this is a wonderful image :)
Marinella Owens
Beautiful!!!!
JaneAParis
Strikingly gorgeous eyes, beautiful photograph. Thanks for taking it. She is lovely. Smiles from Jane.
Rebs O
gorgeous.. i still love this shot!!
bellah
Divine
Julie Thomas
very striking portrait. Love the composition and her eyes…wow!
ClaireBare
such a stunning collection of work you have on display here. i am so impressed and inspired.
vitorchaves
Perfect portrait! Congratulations!!! :-)
Jeremy Harrington
wow they really are absolutely stunning eyes.. really great shot Anthony..
Karen Cook
Exquisite!
screamqueen
very adorable!
Tahnja
this is THE most striking pic Anthony, she’s GORGEOUS
Megan Eckersley
Love the reflection in her eyes!!
What a precious Child!
Great shot.
xx
clickychick
Wow!!! Absolutely wonderful, both the capture and her eyes! She’s sooo beautiful!
ellena
wow…this child can see straight into your soul…
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
This is just beautiful.
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
stunning eyes!!!
Mohsen Bayramn...
and one of the most striking portraits I’ve seen so long… excellent view point. original and beautiful!
Sandy Stewart
Beautiful portrait capture and I very much enjoyed your information to go with it too!!!
coffeetea
a wonderful child portrait!!
Rany Lutz
How adorable….well captured!
Alex Marks
most amazing eyes i have ever seen too!! wow!!! great shot, makes me want to travel more
Gethin
what an incredible portrait.. suberb work!
Mahjabeen Mankani
perfect eyes. excellent shot
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
What a beautiful story to acompany this amazing photo!
Di Jenkins
Superb shot! Incredible eyes & expression. I also like the photographers reflection in those lovely big eyes! Stunning work.
Rosina Lamberti
this portrait would be great in the
eye challenge
cheer rosina
Anthony Begovic
Thanks Rosina.
I’ve already entered it. :)
cheers Ant
Angel Warda
amazing!!!!
Secretwomen
CONGRATS ON YOUR WINNING!!!
artmadnz
wow – what an awesome photo – such talent:0)
Bernard Franken
WOW Great Shot love the depth of field..
Steve Leadbeater
great image – great story
Joanne Bradley
What a little beauty! Congrats on homepage feature!
KellyThomas
I think Indian people have the most beautiful eyes. Beautiful and dark, with long lashes. She’s a treasure
inamoRaTa
innocence
Nicole Goggins
congrats on your win – this is fantastic! those eyes truly are amazing!!!
Marguerite Foxon
Congrats on the win. I like the fact that we can see YOU the photographer in her eyes too!
Rochele Royster
Congrats on the feature…it is a beautiful picture of a beautiful little girl.
LizVengeance
congrats on the home page!
this is DEFINATELY well deserved :D
gahhh this is amazing =]]]
Hollie Nass
Congrats o the home page! Such a beautiful portrait! Love the reflection in those big eyes!!
Tara Filliater
such a cute kid.
the eyes are just amazing especially with the reflection.
just amazing
micmac
What a fantastic and touching portrait and story…CONGRATS ON THE HOME PAGE!!!!!!!!!!!
taueva
Perfect mirrors!!!!!!!! Beautiful story and capture!
cammiecakes
Beautiful!!
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
wow she has got the biggest most beautiful eyes! a gorgeous portrait shot, lovely work!
Congrats on homepage well deserved! ;0)
Filiz A
This photo is absolutly gorgeous! Great eyes and wonderfully captured..
Timana
What a stunning image. A truly deserving winner. Well done.
Peacefulwarrior
OH MY GOD…......... what a shot. I have to buy this, well done…......... :))
Rosina Lamberti
congratulations on winning The eyes of a child challenge
cheers rosina
Simon Whittaker
Congrats on the feature mate, well done.
David Goymer
Amazing, Stunning!
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
she is beautiful
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
Awesome capture!
redqueenself
She looks like a living version of a Margaret Keane painting.
Colleen Milburn
OMG, this image is so beautiful! Well done, indeed :-)
Justine Devereux
WOW!!!!! This image is so compelling!! Awesome in everysense!
madworld
This is an amazing photo and such a beautiful subject. Well done!
Houndstooth St...
Wonderful shot! This has such beauty! And a lovely story to go with it! An instant fave!
KasRybka
brilliant portrait ! and her eyes are indeed soooo big ! Also i believe there’s a reflection of you in her eyes ?
georgina1509
no words can describe how I feel about this portrait !!!! I love it
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
Wow those eyes are truly stunning! Definitely very rare eyes. Amazing portrait!
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
Gosh, what a beauty!!!
Steve Buffington
Amazing portrait!—Steve
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
Love it! Very emotional!
Shakira Rivers
WOW!
mjart66 19 days ago
This is amazing!
Isa Rodriguez 3 days ago
omg…. how absolutely beautiful!!!! strikingly wonderful precious child.
Tatum Wulff 3 days ago
How precious!!! Beautiful child and wonderfully captured!!! :))