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Very well done Dimitri.

The girl pose adds a great deal of feelings. The connection between girl and Maria is outstanding and almost relaxing. We almost forget the pain from above.

Excellent seen and captured.

Tender and lovely capture.

I feel compelled to say a very big thank you Gianni. As we were walking around this magnificent Church of St Just my six year old granddaughter stood and looked at the Crucifix for what seemed like ages. She has never been to a Catholic Church before..The phrase from Mathews Gospel..'..let the children come unto me, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven' was going through my mind

I wondered then what was going through the mind of the little one who did not even notice me taking a picture...when she finally turned around she said..'I do believe in Jesus Granddad'. That moment I felt that she was blessed..

Thank you again Gianni for giving me the opportunity to write about the picture which is so dear to me.

very good shot

This is a beautiful image and one that I think you will treasure for years to come. I find it so wonderful in our world today when a young child (especially one of our grandchildren) is sensitive to and knowledgeable about their beliefs. It is at this age when innocence is still present when I think they actually see more clearly. I hope she has her Faith to lean on in the years ahead. I would have been very moved to hear her statement from one of my grandchildren at her age.  That moment in time must have 'made you day' and truly touched your heart.

best always, Gail

Our main job in bringing up children is not to brain wash them but to 'open doors' for them and allow them to make their own choices. The song asks: ' How many miles must a man walk in order to to call him a man?' I would say thousands and thousands and I hope he retains, at least some of the innocence of his childhood.

Yes the picture definitely made my day !.

Thank you so much my friend.