Love . . .

good thoughts – great photo

So powerful!! There is quiet resignation in her eyes – like if she is not expecting much, but for the sake of the child…...?
Superb

Very well captured Rosalie.And yes I well agree with you about getting our priorities right. Well done.

Wow rapid fire comments – thank you all! They are fiercely determined (have to be!) and especially on behalf of the kids – they know the future of the country depends on the young ones. We were able to give them gifts but the main thing is reassurance that the rest of the world has not forgotten them. Soap and trinkets and a pair of thongs don’t go far … but hope and love and even touch, gives them something to hang onto!! Thanks midzing, Shauna and Carisma.

Noelene thanks heaps – our comments ‘crossed in the mail’ !!!

Wonderfully powerful imagery Rosalie.

Excellent photo/journalism image Rosalie!

so many thoughts Rosalie, superb image !!!!!

Fantastic image and too right, the world can be a very complacent and uncaring place! Thankfully there are good people like yourself to keep us all pointed in the right direction. Well done Rosalie.

Thanks heaps Boz – powerful emotions behind this one!
Lisa – thank you!! I did offer to go as the photo/journalist this year – it is hard taking pics as well as doing the ‘charity’ thing – can’t do justice.
Robert people actually return from these trips unable to talk about the experiences for a while. It is life changing.
Craig I suspect everyone is ‘good’ when it comes to the plight of people of the developing countries – I was just privileged to go there…and the rest of us need a reminder from time to time. Thanks buddy.

Rosalie:
This is what photoraphy is all about, a rude awaking to reality.. we need to get our prioities in check…...and yes this is a good time of year. Well done, this is awesome….......I spent three months in and around Calcutta, India. All with film cameras…....shame….. my records are on film or slides….

You are right Larry – it is good to have visual impact to add to the mix – what a time you must have had in India!!! Wow – can you scan in some pics??!!

Real photojournalism, Rosalie. Extremely well capture of their expressions.
Very nicely treated.

Rosalie, how true is that a “picture can say a thousand words”. Unfortunately in this case the thousand of words would refer to misery and cruel reality.
Powerful image!

This is one of my favorites of all your work, real photojournalism. What a great capture and great story. So well done!!

Thanks Kofoed, Ben and Marvin – I am pleased you caught the intent of this photo – thank you! Certainly has a story to tell.

Very strong imagery, lovely piece of photojournalism Rosalie!

The old saying, ‘a picture tells a thousand words’ is apt here Rosalie.
Well done.

Thanks Kim and Gail … there sure is a lot of history in this pic.

Hi Rosa,
You have captured the mood of that part of the world so well, if only the world’s powerful nations can see this and extend more help. Thanks for sharing .

Ta Warren – you’d see this every day no doubt. Certainly ‘grounds’ us. Unfortunately one needs to go touch, taste, smell, feel – not only see – to get the impact!!!

This is a fantastic and powerful image Rosalie, makes you stop and think. This has stirred emotions in me, good story, but the image speaks volumes on its own.

These people are so unselfish – so concerned for this latest generation – it never fails to move me!!! Very emotive. Thanks Marie – I’m pleased it touched you also.

A powerful image Rosalie

Wonderful capture, Rosalie, and yes, it is a good time to stop and ponder.

Thanks for visiting and commenting Helene and Mel.

a poignant reminder of a terrible time. Here’s hoping that Christmas brings some happiness

great capture

Thanks Dave – and Antanans, pleased you appreciate the photo.

One can walk away from this image with so many emotions….this is a truly heartfelt work. Just stunning! Thankyou for sharing!

Someone has commented (a) the lady’s stick planted in the ground demonstrates her determination and purpose and (b) the generations here also could apply to the New and Old Year!!! People are certainly seeing a lot in this image – more than I had imagined. Thank yuou Penny for your time and comment.

very powerful emotional image

Mike thank you. You certainly manage to catch that ‘something’ in your images also – love them.

Quality work here Rosalie – well done.

Much appreciated brianboyce – thank you.

wonderful capture.

awesome image

Megan and Sean thank you

stunning work

Thanks Joe – I feel it says a lot.

wonderful image everything about it is great, well captured

You remind us of things we tend to forget. This is so moving!

I believe that an image should have a bit of an emotional punch…this one delivers just that.