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Children of Baseco
Children of Baseco
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Challenge: Free Study 2010-09 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: Sep 20, 2010
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/640s
Galleries: Photojournalism, Children
Date Uploaded: Sep 20, 2010

 This was taken at Baseco Compound in Manila, the kids were playing along the bay, and when the saw me, they've asked for a picture.

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Votes: 129
Comments: 7
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 10/09/2010 06:24:11 AM
Very powerful shot of these kids in their environment.

Quite astonishing.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 10/07/2010 07:04:43 PM
Great work +++
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 10/03/2010 07:54:49 PM
This is so cute yet so sad. Just goes to show there can be happiness in any environment. Great capture!
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
 10/03/2010 05:31:31 AM
just fabulous
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XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro
 10/03/2010 04:12:52 AM
Nice capture and nice process. 7
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Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4
 10/02/2010 06:32:26 PM
I'm guessing this is denbote. I like this so much more than the similar "depressing/gloomy" shots of children in the slums because it doesn't appear contrived and "exploitative." Growing up in such an area, I know personally that people there still manage to find some happiness regardless of their "poor" living conditions. What I find interesting is that suicide rates in these areas are significantly lower than in places that are supposed to have a good quality of living... but anyway back to the picture, it's very well composed. I love the contrast between the harsh environment and the overall happy vibe of the image. 9
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 10/02/2010 11:08:30 AM
This photo is both fabulous and disconcerting at the same time - such beautiful children surrounded by so much washed up waste....great shot!
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