'Aching,' Northern Rwanda

Melinda Kerr
'Aching,' Northern Rwanda by Melinda Kerr
'Aching,' Northern Rwanda by Melinda Kerr

'Aching,' Northern Rwanda

This child watched through a broken window as we worked inside. It’s times like this when the natural, uncontrived symbolism of circumstance just presents itself to you and all you have to do is click. There was not pretence, no staging, no crap. Just reality. It still engages me now. Look at his eyes. What is he thinking? He’s aching. He is full on aching.

How can I help them more, how can I help them more, how can I help them more…

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  • Craig Goldsmith

    Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

    Lovely Image Melinda and great the the proceeds are going to Charity.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    I have no words for this, other than – it is truly beautiful, both your photo and the child… straight into my basket… thank goodness there are people like you!

  • Mark Higgins

    Mark Higgins, about 1 year ago

    Great image
    and those eyes are haunting.

  • Natalie Manuel

    Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago

    Amazing Melinda, one of the best of its type I’ve seen.

  • Steve Jones

    Steve Jones, about 1 year ago

    The most powerful images i’ve seen for ages.
    Simply stunning.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

    Lovely shot, Melinda.

  • Melisah

    Melisah, about 1 year ago

    Wow. Melinda your work is inspirational. Im currently doing a series of drawings and paintings on social and political issues in third world countries, I could only hope that they might come anywhere near the level of power your images have. Just beautiful, all of them.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

    Very powerful Melinda.

  • Anselmo Pelembe

    Anselmo Pelembe, about 1 year ago

    fantastic picture

  • Rhondaloner

    Rhondaloner, about 1 year ago

    This shot tells a sad story. It is a lovely piece.

  • Tiffany Dryburgh

    Tiffany Dryburgh, about 1 year ago

    Indeed, very powerful and moving shot (and description)

  • pwruiz

    pwruiz, about 1 year ago

    You have captured in such a natural moment in an extraordinary way….I am inspired, thanks Melinda.

  • jenfinger77

    jenfinger77, about 1 year ago

    Relly wonderful—the words and the image. As soon as I can, I’m buying a copy.

  • Darren Stones

    Darren Stones, about 1 year ago

    It’s an excellent shot, Melinda. Well done.

  • Edward Shepherd

    Edward Shepherd, about 1 year ago

    Very powerful shot. I really feel for him.

  • Jenny Hall

    Jenny Hall, about 1 year ago

    I keep coming back to this and it just breaks my heart.

  • Charlotte Morison

    Charlotte Morison, about 1 year ago

    Melinda, this is a very powerful image.

  • Simon Mammino

    Simon Mammino, about 1 year ago

    A beautiful thought provoking image

  • Samantha Cole-Surjan

    Samantha Cole-..., about 1 year ago

    This is Brilliant! LOVE it!
    xx Sam

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal, 12 months ago

    HI M
    This is great.

    I added a picture you might be interested in?
    “Road to nowhere”
    I think I am going to post in black and white.
    Tell me which you think is better.

  • Steve Axford

    Steve Axford, 12 months ago

    This is great. I remember being followed by kids in Rwanda, many saying that they needed money for school. I was never quite sure of wether to believe all of them or not, but it did seem to be a very hand-to-mouth existence. You’ve captured that hopeful hopelessness I so often saw beautifully.

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner, 12 months ago

    lovely work!

  • LINEart

    LINEart, 11 months ago

    Like the mood and tone. Beautiful.

  • eliza shelton

    eliza shelton, 11 months ago

    absoluetely amazing

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, 11 months ago

    Thanks everyone for your comments. It’s just great!

  • kevy

    kevy, 11 months ago

    beautiful image. its true ‘you cant find a lie in an honest expression’

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, 11 months ago

    Thanks Kevy-what a great statement…

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

    this looks sooooo amazing printed – keep up the great work melinda…

  • Aspire2

    Aspire2, 11 months ago

    Fab shot Melinda. Tops!

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, 11 months ago

    Thanks Aspire2!

  • Jovan de Melo

    Jovan de Melo, 11 months ago

    Amazing!!

  • Joe Mortelliti

    Joe Mortelliti, 11 months ago

    Your portfolio shows you are very good at capturing people,this is great image of that young person…and the design/compostion is just great

  • mick

    mick, 11 months ago

    my god,looking at pics like ypurs,what can i say ,but grat photos,ect,i need to get out more!

  • Kerry McFarland

    Kerry McFarland, 11 months ago

    Oh, how I love this. The expression, the composition, the process!

  • Tanya B. Schroeder

    Tanya B. Schro..., 10 months ago

    This is so poignant and spontaneous. Gorgeous. I hope your sales go well.

  • ozczecho

    ozczecho, 9 months ago

    Its all in the eyes….great portrait.

  • Michelle Rogers

    Michelle Rogers, 5 months ago

    It’s absolutely breathtaking – going into the favourites!

  • caitlynnn

    caitlynnn, 5 months ago

    I LOVE THIS!
    it tugs at my heart so much, what a wonderful capture.

  • 4getsundaydrvs

    4getsundaydrvs, 5 months ago

    great capture

  • moonlightmemory

    moonlightmemory, about 1 month ago

    amazing eye contact.
    i can almost feel his emotion.
    it’s a great shot

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas, about 1 month ago

    amazing capture…. and composition

  • Allison Kramer

    Allison Kramer, 22 days ago

    powerful. emotional

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