Menina na Favela (Little Girl in the Slum)

6 years 1 month ago #572485 by paraisosaudiovisuais
Vila Cruzeiro is one of the many "favelas" that belong to the Complexo do Alemão, one of the most socially stigmatized areas of Rio de Janeiro.
In spite of the violence and extreme poverty, children play in the
streets, unaware and happy. People are simple and mostly kind. They know
that drug trafficking dominates the area, so they play along, trying to
survive and living a normal life.

This little girl captivated me. Her deep look and innocence while
playing with her doll made me spent more than an hour around her,
taking photos and trying to communicate with her.
Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Lens: EF50mm f/1.8 II
ISO: 200
Aperture: f/5.0
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Captured: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:43pm


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6 years 1 month ago #572706 by Suni Park
This photo moved me into tears! Awesome! 


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6 years 1 month ago #572716 by Lauren Grant
Amazing capture. So heart-warming. 


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6 years 1 month ago #572757 by Bobby Mitchell
Excellent composition! Nice tones! 


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6 years 1 month ago #572807 by paraisosaudiovisuais
It moves me deeply as well. Thank you for the feedback!


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6 years 4 weeks ago #572993 by Aaron Rogers
Her smile is so genuine. Awesome! 


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5 years 11 months ago #579345 by Carl Mendez
She is a lovely little girl! 


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5 years 11 months ago #579502 by lemcclair
Phenomenal shot. Thank you for sharing the story that goes along with this, too!


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5 years 9 months ago #592001 by Nikon Shooter

Lauren Grant wrote: Amazing capture. So heart-warming. 



:agree:

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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5 years 9 months ago #592564 by Stephen Graham
Eye-opening shot! 


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5 years 8 months ago #594362 by Breanna Ellington
:judge:  Well done! 


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5 years 8 months ago #594513 by Alexandra Rioce
I love this shot! :judge:


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5 years 8 months ago #594750 by Alyssa Briggs
Compelling shot! 


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5 years 8 months ago #594854 by Kira Minori
I love this shot! Very well-composed! 


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5 years 8 months ago #596123 by Adam Wilson
Nice and moving shot. 


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