I was driving on the East side of San Antonio, not a place people typically go if they don't have to, but I actually like it because I love photographing the old worn houses. And ever so often, you can spot a scene like this, and add a favorite photo to your collection :) I don't know if my fellow dpc'ers will like it as much as I do (I'm sure not), but every time I look at it, it makes me happy.
There was a church festival going on, so I stopped to see if by chance there might be some interesting faces of character that wouldn't mind being photographed. The minute I saw these girls, my heart melted. They were neighbors, and the little one clung to the older one as if she were her protective knight in armour. I talked to the little one's mom a good while, and I'm sending her two copies of this. I got the feeling she doesn't have many photographs. When I told the older one how beautiful I thought she was, she lit up the whole place with a radiant beam :)
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This is one of my favorites because it is a great story telling image; we so often miss the beauty found in poverty and the great light displayed by those who are so surrounded by darkness. Fantastic tribute to the strength of "man"!
You are seriously so magical. Your ability to enter the lives of strangers is such a gift. These two girls are gorgeous! I love this sweet innocent moment you got here. The fact that the mom is going to get to have a copy of this is even more special.
Just an idea for you. Someone mentioned this to me once and I've been keeping it in the back of my head until the right moment presents itself. Someone told me of his plan to do charity photoshoots at a women's shelter or some place like that where people are temporary residents. His motivation was like what you mentioned above: these families probably do not have photgraphic record of their families. I thought it was a great idea and hope to get that going here some day. I think you'd be perfect for it :)
Wow Sandy, I just saw this, I was one of your 10 votes and really expected this to score much much higher. Regardless this is a beautiful image one I am sure you must be very proud of!
I honestly just don't understand the scores here sometime!!!
This is my favorite kind of photograph - the kind that the photographer loves, the kind that makes little girls' eyes just light up and SHINE, and the kind that can be shared and appreciated. Excellent work, Sandy.
Sandy, I just realized this was yours.. I really liked this and gave it a good score. The expressions are priceless. I particularly like the dreamy looks in their eyes. It says so much and the title is perfect. Excellent image.
Oh, what a glorious gift you gave that family! :) Just beautiful, Sandy. What makes you so special is how you share people's beauty with the rest of us.
hey sandy .. this the most beautiful portrait ..
i'm sure the mum will love the print ..
you have a wonderful ability of capturing the essence of ppl with your photography .. :)
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