life in Paradise..

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• kensimage (7932)
• [2005-09-08 13:49]
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Tragedy is very well depicted here, Skye, your image could be an ad for a charity. A shot with a little more context visible would also work well (in addition to this, not replacing it.) Excellent work. Regards, Ken.

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• Galeota (10315)
• [2005-09-08 15:01]
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Hello Skye. I appreciate the message you vehicle with your image and your note. I like the way you framed the boy cropping a part of his head in the lower right corner, and letting the wide angle add depth on the upper part. Smart post processing with the burning of the upper corners and what seems to be a grainy texture. Well done.

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• ishai (4074)
• [2005-09-08 15:34]
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Hi skye,
This is a nice and good Point of view here
The grain size and the B&W make this more dramatic
I find that the top side is on the dark side ( too)
But the composition is good and strong

I find your note very strong (good) and maybe this time a bit stronger then the picture


Ishai

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• schapman (0)
• [2005-09-08 17:31]
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Hello Skye,
It is such a powerful message your note, as well as your image, conveys. You have communicated in this photo not only a very different culture, but also sorrow, pain and tragedy. I'm aware that the source of your note is the Cambodian Children Organisation website, but are you a journalist? (you definately got the talent).
Regards,
Shelly.

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• flydragon (0)
• [2005-09-08 17:49]
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hello Skye
what a strong picture
and a big message for those kids
your note is good
i will work maybe soon with a thai orphanage
the b&w make the pics make the mood
very well seen and wish the best for those kids
regards
••simon••

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• don_narayan (2014)
• [2005-09-08 19:02]
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wonderful shot. it provokes emotion, which is what these kind of shots are meant to do. the light is very good and you did a nice job converting it to b/w.

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• ngythanh (8364)
• [2005-09-08 21:03]

The composition and the appearance of "grains" by purpose are two elements I admire most from this picture. Seems to me this is one of the peak from your series.
Thanks.

Thanh

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• kinginexile (2424)
• [2005-09-08 23:56]
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Skye, your image is worth being a poster for one of these organizations, or any others, who wish to fight the exploitation and misery of children around the world. The expression of desolation is unmistakable, yet no sentimentalism or sensationalism in it.
In its understatement, it speaks of too much indifference, kids not being central frame in the affairs of the world, jus as you represented him.
Thank you.

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• erdna (4953)
• [2005-09-09 16:23]

The dirt and grime and the murky future of the child is very well depicted in this photo and your note. Photo has very good composition.

Andre'

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• Amirsun (2088)
• [2005-09-10 7:00]
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Hi Skye!
Very nice shote and great portrait. I like the effects made bye noises in this shot. very good composition. Tanks for posting this nice photo.
Zende baad!
Amir

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• apache (1400)
• [2005-09-12 22:50]
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hi Skye,
A wonderful picture very well complimented by your touching notes. I like the way you have framed the kid in this picture with the garbage in the background with the grains providigna documentary feel. A picture fit to go into the magazines.
Nicely done
Ranjith

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• carobnica (1336)
• [2005-09-14 5:24]

hej this photo is great;
very artistical... my complimetns.
I like very much the way you put your camera and how you composed the whole scene.
really beautiful.
and again very sad note.
and B&W is making all this very expressive...and more dramatical...
no more words...
ana