Children are us

Posted by Natalia (Kabul, Afghanistan) on 2 July 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

The picture was taken at one of the rural villages on the NW Afghanistan. The area where they live have no water sources and the well water is salty. People are struggling to survive, but community spirit is very strong.

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Comments (15)

Line from Chambly, Canada

Very beautiful image still. One feels their joy in life and forces it which lives them. Thank you for this reflexion.

2 Jul 2007 11:07am

@Line: Thank you, Line. That is what we want to see on all children's faces, don't we?

travelingrant from Kanazawa, Japan

Yeah, thats a great photo. Ah the joy of life and children, even among hardships such as theirs.

2 Jul 2007 1:24pm

@travelingrant: Thank you, Travelingrant. You are so right. All the children need is being loved, isn't it?

Walt from Scarborough, Canada

School's out? What a lovely shot of joy!

2 Jul 2007 4:49pm

@Walt: Thanks, Walt! It could have been in Canada, hey?

MaryB from United Kingdom

Natalia, a wonderful capture :) so vibrant an full of energy. their smiles are priceless.

2 Jul 2007 7:46pm

@MaryB: Thank you, MaryB. Their smiles brought joy to my heart.

Aaron Schmidt from Auckland, New Zealand

A fantastic capture ... so much life and happiness.

3 Jul 2007 1:17am

@Aaron Schmidt: Thank you, Aaron. You are so right; they were full of joy.

Saeed from A City, Iran

happy kids. nice. well done.

3 Jul 2007 2:25pm

@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed! I thought the same; they were great kids.

Melanie from Geneva, Switzerland

Natalia, it is a very beautiful photo!
I love the happiness of the children. They seem not to have known the war

3 Jul 2007 9:35pm

@Melanie: Thanks, Melanie! I've seen some street children in Kabul, who probably had seen much violence, but even them if you reach out and just love them, they laugh and become happy.

ofb from Oslo, Norway

What a powerful picture and so full of energy. I love it! Good composition. Did you try bw?

3 Jul 2007 11:57pm

@ofb: Thanks, Ofb. I'll try bw. Thanks for suggestion.

Daniel from Olympia, United States

cute shot! Love it!

4 Jul 2007 1:35am

@Daniel: Thanks , Daniel.

Sriram from Chennai, India

This is a lovely natural shot! So candid and full of energy!

Superb!

4 Jul 2007 5:11am

@Sriram: Thanks, Sriram, I appreciate it.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

A photo empty of joy.

Congrats, you are on the spotlight page.

4 Jul 2007 11:11am

@badala: Thanks, Badala. Did you mean 'full of joy'? I appreciate your comment.

aggie from Singapore, Singapore

Simplicity is joy! What a beautiful shot !

4 Jul 2007 3:39pm

@aggie: Aggie, thanks! I appreciate your comment.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Sorry Natalia.
yes... 'full of joy'.

4 Jul 2007 4:53pm

Pedro Lírio from Lisboa, Portugal

Hi Natalia, only to say this is a Stunning picture! Technilly speaking this foto is perfect, the light, the moment and framing... you make me fell that time stop when you press the button and hapiness can last forever, only one person with heart full of love can take this picture. Congratulations!

11 Jul 2007 12:19am

@Pedro Lírio: That is what I like about photography - it doesn't lie and it does capture those special moments we are capable to experience. Except, they don't last long and the harshness of life wipes those smiles from children's faces. But those moments we treasure. Thank you for your encouraging comment. It means a lot to me.

k@ from Paris, France

I can't leave your place !! Each time i see a great pic, another one strikes ! :))) Thanks for all this, Natalia***

26 Feb 2009 8:28am

@k@: Thank you K@! Afghans have so much character in their faces, even the babies. And every face is a mirror to their souls. You are amazing artist yourself!

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