'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
Lovely Image Melinda and great the the proceeds are going to Charity.
Nicole Goggins
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!
markhiggins
Great image
and those eyes are haunting.
Natalie Manuel
Amazing Melinda, one of the best of its type I’ve seen.
Moth
The most powerful images i’ve seen for ages.
Simply stunning.
Mel Brackstone
Lovely shot, Melinda.
Melisah
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
Very powerful Melinda.
Anselmo Pelembe
fantastic picture
Rhondaloner
This shot tells a sad story. It is a lovely piece.
Tiffany Dryburgh
Indeed, very powerful and moving shot (and description)
pwruiz
You have captured in such a natural moment in an extraordinary way….I am inspired, thanks Melinda.
jenfinger77
Relly wonderful—the words and the image. As soon as I can, I’m buying a copy.
Darren Stones
It’s an excellent shot, Melinda. Well done.
Edward Shepherd
Very powerful shot. I really feel for him.
Jenny Hall
I keep coming back to this and it just breaks my heart.
Charlotte Morison
Melinda, this is a very powerful image.
Simon Mammino
A beautiful thought provoking image
Samantha Cole-...
This is Brilliant! LOVE it!
xx Sam
Deon de Waal
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
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
lovely work!
LINEart
Like the mood and tone. Beautiful.
eliza shelton
absoluetely amazing
Melinda Kerr
Thanks everyone for your comments. It’s just great!
kevy
beautiful image. its true ‘you cant find a lie in an honest expression’
Melinda Kerr
Thanks Kevy-what a great statement…
Nicole Goggins
this looks sooooo amazing printed – keep up the great work melinda…
Aspire2
Fab shot Melinda. Tops!
Melinda Kerr
Thanks Aspire2!
Jovan de Melo
Amazing!!
Joe Mortelliti
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
my god,looking at pics like ypurs,what can i say ,but grat photos,ect,i need to get out more!
Kerry McFarland
Oh, how I love this. The expression, the composition, the process!
Tanya B. Schro...
This is so poignant and spontaneous. Gorgeous. I hope your sales go well.
ozczecho
Its all in the eyes….great portrait.
Michelle Rogers
It’s absolutely breathtaking – going into the favourites!
caitlynnn
I LOVE THIS!
it tugs at my heart so much, what a wonderful capture.
4getsundaydrvs
great capture
moonlightmemory
amazing eye contact.
i can almost feel his emotion.
it’s a great shot
Julie Thomas
amazing capture…. and composition
Allison Kramer
powerful. emotional
Dan Biggins
wonderful, powerful shot…very moving
geosgurl
such a powerful image! VERY powerful!
Jennifer Darrow
thank you for capturing and sharing such lovely and inspiring work.
Hollie Nass
Thank you for sharing this emotional image! Captured very well!
Marvin Tunstall
Awesome!
Milos Markovic
Remarkable exposure, my compliments, Melinda.