Photographer's Note
India is the seventh largest and second most populous country in the world. With acceleration in economic growth, India has become one of the fastest growing developing countries. This has created a rift between poor and rich; 22 per cent of the population lives below the income poverty line. Due to unemployment, increasing rural-urban migration, attraction of city life and a lack of political will India now has one largest number of street child in the world.
Street children are subject to malnutrition, hunger, health problems, substance abuse, theft, , harassment by the city police and railway authorities, as well as physical and sexual abuse. Though Government of India has taken some corrective measures and declared child labor as illegal.
SOME THING MORE TO SAY……
· There are more than 100 million street and working children in India.
· They are eking out a grim existence in India's towns and cities.
· Children as young as six have to resort to car washing, begging, carrying luggage, fetching tea or working in small industries to support themselves ... and sometimes their families.
· More than 20% of India’s Gross National Product is produced by children….
By courtesy:- wikipedia and skcv…
FOCAL LENGTH...210MM APPROX......
saxo042, Griet, kri54, kiwi_explorer, goodwill, murattepe1, sunilshukla, isabela_sor, rajju, berek, tasuray, riclopes, sayan, faubry, dilane, Yffic έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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Griet
(506) 2007-08-12 1:11
Hey Subir,
its time to care about these kind of things.
Fabulous portret
Tfs
Greetings
Griet
japiey
(10163) 2007-08-12 1:12
Subir.
The same lovely child in DO YOU CARE ABOUT US III.....
Striking is her looks, and words fail to say more..
I admire your sincerity...
Good composition, well made an image :)
Salutes.
jean paul
kri54
(1515) 2007-08-12 1:16
Bonjour Subir
Trθs beau cadrage, belle expression, tous les enfants du monde se ressemblent mais ils n'ont pas les mκmes chances...
kiwi_explorer
(12209) 2007-08-12 1:32
Hi Subir,
Well captured portrait with superb details. Very good image and color quality. Well composed ... I like the natural skin tone and clarity. Excellent work!
Cheers,
Renier
goodwill
(4274) 2007-08-12 3:00
This is powerful shot and the notes of photojournalism sensitise the mind of the Indians and the Europeans too.
A power punch to shake the old mindset and set in motion a few to eradicate the menance.
Nice attempt with words!!!
Rajeev
sunilshukla
(844) 2007-08-12 4:58
This is a good portrait and like how you show us the kid, with his dishevelled hair.
Sunil
isabela_sor
(47748) 2007-08-12 8:27
Remember this nice model from your previous pictures,and there the title was really dramatic,now it is about hope and dreams...And here the wall has a silver color, a happy color I can say(only my opinion )!About picture itself,you know already what I will say,...perfect one,because each of your photos has a part of your soul there ..inside
All the best
Hugs for all your family
foibles3
(1479) 2007-08-12 8:50 [Comment]
berek
(50518) 2007-08-12 22:17
Hi Subir,
lovely portrait. I like your framing and light. have a nice week.
B.Erek
tasuray
(142) 2007-08-12 22:59
Lovely potrait with great sharpness,details and composition. Nothing to comment.
prumod
(8300) 2007-08-13 9:32
it's an excellent shot, subir...
your expertise shows this steel column as in a 3d view... expression and mood is captured ell...
greetings...
vincz
(19113) 2007-08-13 10:48
Stunning composition in the middle of these metallic structures. There is such a contrast between the various textures (metal and body). Very well seen, perfectly executed.
riclopes
(35577) 2007-08-13 11:05
Olα Subir, great portrait with a very effective contrast with the background in a fine non central composition. Splendid details, good interplay with the camera and most of all, an excellent note and message.
Best wishes,
ricardo
crckt
(7222) 2007-08-13 18:19
Hi Subir,
I like the expression on the kid's face. So innocent..so full of life.
Regards,
Shaeri
sayan
(2617) 2007-08-20 23:05
yes, indeed she has a dream too. Well captured Subir. The framing is excellent. Beautiful expression of the child.
regards
sayan
faubry
(35447) 2007-08-21 17:23
hello Subir, wonderful portrait, excellent image, colorful, surpise is in eyes of this little boy.
soon
francine
dilane
(861) 2007-09-04 5:22
Salut Subir,
j'aime beaucoup ce portrait, tu as su saisir une intense expression.
amicalement
daniel
Yffic
(6106) 2007-09-17 0:26
Hi Subir,
Usually I don't comment portrait... Why I don't know exactly...
But the attitude and the fresh innoncence of this child is very fascinating.
A real nice picture.
Regards.
Yves
Photo Information
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Copyright: SUBIR BASAK (photographer123)
(6248)
- Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2007-07-29
- Categories: Αποφασιστική στιγμή
- Camera: Sony DSC-H2
- Έκθεση: f/4, 1/800 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): CHILDREN OF INDIA, Do you care about us?...., ***MY KOLKATA*** [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-08-12 0:56