The orphan of Saigon

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The orphan of Saigon
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Copyright: Stephanie ARNAUD (fanoo) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 55] (493)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-11
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 300X, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, Kodak TRI-X 400
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-19 9:50
Viewed: 548
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
More than 30 years after the Vietnam War, children born with the after-effects of Agent Orange, used heavily during this period.

This orphanage in Saigon welcomes children of all ages who suffer from mental retardation or are physically disabled
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this is a wonderful but very sad photo... i like that your focus is on the toy.. it adds to the emotion of the child, like the toy is all he has.

thank you for sharing... a reminder for us all.

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  • dijjac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 18 N: 135] (1310)
  • [2008-01-19 10:07]

Salut stephanie
Image terrible et envoutante, la maladie des enfants, c'est déjà dur, mais quand ce sont les adultes qui sont en sont la cause, c'est à desesperer de l'humanité.
bravo
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Jacques

Belle photo journalistique. J'aime les portraits les photos reportages. Je crois que tes commentaires et ton image dénoncent bien l'utilisation de l'agent orange ou de tout autre poison sur des populations innocentes. Pour finir de nous convaincre, on n'a qu'à regarder les yeux de cet enfant ou encore l'ourson, les deux sembles s'ignorer, les deux sembles abandonnés

Bravo

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 108 N: 1334] (4723)
  • [2008-01-19 10:49]

Hello Stephanie

I truly commend you for paying attention to this humane side of life at orphanage and to share with us this shot of child in a nicely composed pov and B&W rendition.

You are showing by example that photojournlism is a powerful tool to transmit human feelings digitally.

The doll hanging at the bedside is a good inclusion in the frame. A good work, Stepanie and thanks for sharing it.

I hope you have a fruitful travel/stay at Saigon.

Cheers, bill

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