Meenakshi by Anthony Begovic

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.

Comments

Bridget a'Beckettabout 5 years 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'Beckettabout 5 years 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.
FireRabbitabout 5 years ago

Great expression captured! Very cool!
Nicole Gogginsalmost 5 years ago

you’re not wrong about the eyes – stunning… beautiful shot!
Emily Ellisalmost 5 years ago

One of my favorite photos!!! Excellent Job!!!
Deborah Parkinover 4 years 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
dale rogersover 4 years ago

wow. I’m speechless although this picture says a thousand words
waitin' for rainover 4 years ago

stunning eyes!!!
Rebs Oover 4 years ago

what beautiful eyes, great photo
Martin Reddyover 4 years ago

Spot on man