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©2006-2009 ~buddycole
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From 2001 till 2004, I travelled through Latin America working as a volunteer photographer for children organizations. I donated the pictures I took to the people that welcomed me.

(Scanned 35mm neg.)

EDIT: Thanks so much ^rhapsouldize and =ComeWatchMyArt for the DD! And thanks to all who've faved this pic, one of my favorites too.

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Given 2008-02-08

Bahia, Brazil by ~buddycole The suggester writes, "perfect framing. perfect tones. lovely grain. this is how a portrait should look like. bravo." Agreed. That child's expression cuts you to the core. Amazing work. (Suggested by ~ComeWatchMyArt and Featured by `rhapsouldize)

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:iconphlegmony:
Im tempted to favourite your entire gallery i keep finding new photos that i love! i wish i could travel to brazil it looks like a beautifull country, despite the crime and poverty. Another gorgeous photo x
:iconbuddycole:
Thank you so much! Brazil is a beautiful place indeed, that's what makes the contrast between the rich and the poor even more bewildering.

--
"May I do a portrait of you?"

-Richard Avedon. ("An Interview with Richard Avedon", Nicole Wisniak. Egoïste (September 1984).
:iconoddur:
This image is filled with emotion. A spectacular photograph, to say the least.
:iconbuddycole:
Thanks so much

--
"May I do a portrait of you?"

-Richard Avedon. ("An Interview with Richard Avedon", Nicole Wisniak. Egoïste (September 1984).
:iconbuddycole:
Thanks.

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"May I do a portrait of you?"

-Richard Avedon. ("An Interview with Richard Avedon", Nicole Wisniak. Egoïste (September 1984).
:iconalleglory:
What a beautiful child.
:icon95101:
Crop a bit off the top and kinda dodge and burna bit to focus the eyes, but a good picture, mate!
:iconmo0ne:
Lovely child. :aww: He is so fragile and innocent

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A child is dying every 3 seconds as a result of EXTREME POVERTY!
so tell me... WHAT CAN WE DO?
:iconnyctasig:
This picture is very touching. The little boy seems so... resigned.

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Sorry for my bad english ^^

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