Look into my Eyes

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This one saddens me a lot. Nice work.

Very touching photo Birte. B&W is a good decision, i read your exchange with Mehmet and i think this works very well. In addition to focusing the attention on the expressions rather than the colors, B&W has a more documentary feel to it sometimes. Keep up the good work - michel

Tender, lovely kid, great work.

 

Best regards.

 

Alberto

Great work!............Regards Kawan

 

7,7 another excellent one...congrats.best regards.

Muy buen documento con perfecto encuadre y detalle. Saludos

Excellent work Birte!!

Brilliant !!!

I am. and am very moved and impacted deeply by this photograph

Que habilidad para captar sus miradas! fantastico trabajo, max x2

Beautiful shot
Best regards

very good work. congrats...

Fantastic capture, Birte ... a great shot. Regards.

Birte.......... I am speechless....any kind of appreciation would be less.....Great work done. Regards.

Very good shot!

I can't really look at this one, but I know it's great. You possess immeasurable strength and sensitivity.

great one............... nice expression.

I started the day by having a wonderful refreshing shower....wrapped myself in a cosy robe....and as I sipped my hot cup of tea, I wondered what we would eat when we went to dinner for Valentine's Day. I even enjoyed a hearty dinner, then dessert..................yes life goes on while these poor souls suffer......and many others will have had a wonderful day also...........there are times I feel I should be so ashamed of the pleasures I enjoy. I look at this image and I feel sickened--with myself.

 

And these are only the children in India......besides all the impoverished countries...then there are the children in our own neighborhoods who go to school hungry....and those who are terrified to return home because of the 'monsters' who are 'in wait' for them. They do exist.....every minute of every day, behind closed doors. I've lived in neighborhoods where children have been discovered who will never be whole again. If they survive without taking their own lives first...it will truly be a miracle. Your images are difficult to look at Birte....because they make us feel uncomfortable.....guilty of what we so not want to give up....Keep up the good work......'defender of the helpless'...........sincerely, Gail

Excellent shot, powerful message. DDD

Captivating eyes... It's like having a conversation with the kid, with curiosity and compassion to know her story behind :). Great work!

This appeared in the Daily Samplings, and I immediately had a hunch that this would have your name on it.  This is so poignant, and the B&W tones are marvelous.  As always, outstanding work. 

This is beautiful and touching. It moved me greatly.