SHOESHINE GIRL

Very good capture,congrat

Like all Trivizas' photographic dives into the human soul, this image too, can be read in different "layers" . Starting with a word, instead of the image itself, the use of the term "child" instead of "girl",or "little girl", is a first, emotions- moving wave.

More than a girl, is a child, destined to become, due to the paradoxy of the practicing "profession", an attraction for the camera to be raised. A commodity in this agonizing society, the message should be as clear as the cute subject of this exquisite study. The merging colours of the cement pavement and the child's jacket, leave all the attention to be drawn to these penetrating ,eye contacting eyes, and the "job tools".Kudos for the compassion shown by the photographer , as also for the reflexes engaged for such an iconic image to be captured.

Deeply moved, warmly congratulating, Chris Panagiotidis

very good , the tone color separations strengthen the photo ciao anto

So sad that children have to work, not only there, but almost everywhere you go...and the problem will not be solved by tourists, but the government of every country, which obviously never happened and never will:(

A very sad image, but very well taken....

The bg. of colors really makes subject stand out, clever to composed, Karolos!!! Best regards

Well, I can understand your feelings, and I have been in similar situations. However there are other principles here. This child's parents should not be rewarded for sending her to work on the streets. She would not be there if it were not profitable for her to be shining shoes and begging for money. To me, the ironic reality is that to offer charity is to endorse child slavery.

Reality of life is really sad sometime...

This is a sad reality for many of Egypt population Karolos. Just to think that in her age instead of childhood and school she needs to work, Pity that you could not give her some money, it could have bring food to her family.It is a photojournalistic photo that has to be looked at differently, as a sad reality in many places in the world, that sould be changed , and probably will not.

 

Her eyes are telling the story.

This photo and the memory that you retain of her are beautiful and unique gifts. Once again you have been able to communicate great humanity. Congratulations, Karolos. p.s. thanks again for appreciating my work.

A unique shot!

Beside all the commentaries above, the amazing in this photography is that the child is a GIRL. I think it is very rare, 99,99 % of the cases shoeshine are boys. Girls or are kept indoors or are used for sex. Somehow it is a blessing that she has a job... (of course, she should be at school, and it is not a blessing to be asking for money in the street, don't misinterpret my words, what I mean is generally the situation for girls is even more disastrous)

an expressive image, indeed very difficult to forget that the child has to shoulder such responsibility.

Heart-wrenching..., I can easily imagine her in 30 years--same job, same expression, same type of garb, face weathered beyond her years. Grey are red are effective with nothing around but hard stone of the street.

again 7/7 ..ezcellent pictures..perfect shots with a nice colours and composition..congratulaiton..congrat

Karole, I fully subscribe to all commendations above. A great street shot, a sad telling photo. Best, Nassos

Karolos,

The image in itself is very compelling Her eyes speak and they say that she is is in need. Your story is heartbreaking. I will agree with some of the posters above that she is fortunate to have a job even though she should be in school. Life, values and standards vary considerably across the globe.

 

In travel I too have come across similar situations. My logic tells me not to give to beggars, since that can only encourage more begging but my heart sees how needy some of the people are and that without some help from others, they will literally have nothing. In a situation like the one you described, I know you had no way of getting something to her as you needed to leave, something that I have tried to adopt is that when a person I photographed asks me for money, I will not give them money straight out but I will purchase some of their goods or services and give them a bit extra. Possibly if you come across this again in the future you might try this as well.

 

An excellent image.

Fantastic "Street shot", with a wonderful documentary from you!

This is a genuine expression that you have captured so well. I think some friend from PN can find out her and relieve you from the remorse of this unfinished job. My regards.

Perfect street poretrait photography

Karolos...

Don't let it eat you up... Nothing you could do...

(I know... only if she knew)

 

Grat documentary shot!

Eye contact !

regards

The girl's face looks very meaningful.Very good street shot,Karolos..My congrats.Best regards.Y/A

This girls look is absolutly haunting to me , I see poverty and desperation as well as hope in her eyes truly a magnificent capture !....................................................

 

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Regards From Sunny Florida ,

Karolo, her expression is the reflexion of her life and I feel she is burning lots of Karma!!! I was reviewing your images with my friend and discover my lock of comments in this one, that is one of my favorites!!!! Because of you I just discovered Harry Eggens from the Netherlands who has amazing images. Take good care.  Warm regards.

Beautiful colors and contrast. Great capture. Red and pink are some of my favorite colors. In fact I have a folder devoted to these colors. The composition is perfect, and I love how her clothing blends in with the background.To me, this makes her equipment the focus of attention.