The first thing that gets sacrificed is the trust…
With the innocence of children comes a great trust, the gift of expecting only the best of others towards them because they are not yet capable of processing hypocrisy. War changes the rule of the game. Suddenly children are worried, untrusting, distressed, hungry, and filled with doubt in all the places where innocence used to live.
Sometimes the mental assault is even more destructive than the physical one.
This little refugee girl eventually relaxed and smiled, but not at first and not right away.
26 replies on “Day 6~ April 6th~ Congo”
Yes it certainly is all in her face – wonderful portrait, Mimo! Adrian
Mimo, your photographs are always first rate because you are a fine photographer, but have you considered doing a book of children’s photographs? You have a gift of capturing the immediacy, the raw open looks of these kids that is sometimes heart breaking, sometimes full of transcendent joy, yet always real and immediate and compelling. I’ve never seen anything like it and I am always deeply moved when looking at one of these photos of yours. Rarely does the artistic and the real come together like this. The world needs to see these images.
Lynn, than you so much for your kind, thoughtful and very encouraging comment! I have considered a book, but I am still working on the how and when. Again, thank you for your kindness!
I love this post and so many others you have written. Which is why you’ve been nominated for an award! By me! Check it out at http://abtwixt.com/2012/04/09/honorable-mentions/ for details.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this!
Your words and the image are a perfect match.
Thank you Frank!
Excellent capture, Mimo!
Many thanks Eden!
Hi,
So very sad that life has been so difficult for these children.
it sure is… Thank you for commenting!
Reblogged this on Natalie's Corner.
Thank you for reblogging Natalie!
These children have good reason to be suspicious: life has not been kind to them or their families.
Ronnie
So true.. Thank you Ronnie!
Certainly makes us realise what we easily take for granted. The little girl’s eye speak volumes.
Thank you for your comment Helen. Yes, I guess we need the reminders so we can better appreciate what we have.
The facial expressions in so many of your photos speak volumes. Thank you for helping to open our eyes.
Thank you Earl!
I agree with Chillbrook @ “I press the like button when I see these posts but that seems so inappropriate”. Well said Chillbrook!
I know what you mean Ron. Thank you for the comment!
I press the like button when I see these posts but that seems so inappropriate. I like that you are bringing these images to our attention but as Jenny said, they are heartbreaking. It must at times be very difficult to be a documentary photographer. Thank you for sharing.
and thank you for your honest reflection and for reading!
Really heart breaking 🙁
it is! Thank you Jenny
Your welcome Mimo 😉