Wednesday, 11th May 2011
Hidden Beauty
by Pranabesh Das
The photo was taken at Bholaganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The boy is the son of a stone-collector. He was there wandering around collecting stones with his mother. The picture shows not only the hardship of the people who earn their living in such ways but also the suppressed and neglected childhood of the children of those families.
Equipment: Nikon D100
Pranabesh Das
Website: flickr.com/photos/shawondas
Hidden Beauty by Pranabesh Das was photo of the day on Wednesday, 11th May 2011. It is tagged People. You can leave a comment below.
30 Comments
hope
And yet he has such a beautiful smile. Nice photo.
ggriffin
Beautifully captured black and white! He’s a happy beautiful boy and most likely unaware of his poverty living the only life he knows.
David Lazar
I disagree that his childhood is neglected – if he makes a game out of collecting stones and is friends with lots of other kids in the community who he is always around, then he might actually be a happy little child, as the picture suggests.
Nice tones in this portrait.
Md. Akhlas Uddin
Congrats.
art x
monochrome certainly makes this extra special. clear crisp capture with good DoF. added to that the well managed light and it all makes for a wonderful image indeed. compliments
Chris Corthouts
What a beautiful portrait. I think that this kind of strong pictures can only be made in B&W, it gives them this extra and tells the story so much better. This kid looks happy indeed, and you captured him so perfect. Great exposure too.
Pauline Jones
His parents obviously love him and are working hard to provide for him. The problem is economics; part of the world (a smaller part than we in the west think) is rich and everyone else is desperately poor and the average person can do nothing about that. This picture shows that sometimes money doesn’t necessarily have much to do with happiness.
Sparts
Agree with some of the other responses, what makes you think he is neglected? Because a family is poor (I’m assuming in the financial sense – which is all relative anyway). Perhaps there is more to this story that you haven’t told us. From the photo he looks to be in good health and looks to be very happy.
Regardless, great shot Pranabesh.
Billah mamun
ohhhh Great Portrait. Great Photo
Mohammad Arifuzzaman
neglected beauty…………….just awesome shot,,,,,,,,,
Angela
Beautiful photograph and I entirely agree with Lazar’s comments.
Rajib Singha
Poignant portrait! Congrats.
Leslie Guy
The child is SMILING. He seems more alive than some of the
spoiled, computer addicted kids in hte US. I too collectied rocks by
the bucket for a few days when we planted a new lawn. Poverty is
challenging but this child’s spirit does not look broken. Great shot!
roxy johnstone
Despite his hardship, I see joy and wonder in his face. That’s what makes this such a magnificent photo…..Thanks for sharing !
Joyce
First let me say your photo is amazing. It is so sharp and clear and is amazing in black and white. Second, I’m sorry, but I think you should change your caption of your photo. This child looks quite happy and content. His way of life may not be particularly easy, but he seems no worse for the wear. I don’t agree that your “picture shows hardship.” Quite the contrary.
Kim
The photo is wonderful! But I to have to agreed with most of the comments. This little boy represents what true life should be about…..happiness – it is that simple. I know many people with money that never have such a true and enduring smile. Makes me want to go rock collecting with him and be a child again. Thank you for the photo!
Carlos Calise
Que buena photo!
Lisa
Did anyone tell him he is poor and neglected? Can’t tell by his beautiful and captivating smile. Wonderful photo.
Terri
Great hat!
I forgot what a smile might look like when a child is free
from the violence of tv, the drone of video games, the anger in music…
This reminds me.
Danette
You’ve created a beautiful portrait of this boy – congratulations!
Gouldkb
This boy is the hope for the future. Wonderful capture!
Jacqueline Deely
A beautiful image of a beautiful child.
Laura Milholland
A terrific image, and you have certainly inspired debate and critical thinking with your image, which I think is a good thing. It seems to me that you have not said the child is neglected, but that his childhood is – I’m assuming by having to help provide for the family income. It is wonderful to have such a peek into a life that is so different than most of us experience. And his smile is what it’s all about! Whatever his circumstances, his bright spirit shines through in your wonderful shot!
Matt Hansen
powerful!
Marie Dunphy Harding
A great picture of a beautiful little boy!
wilma
his youthful smile is innocent of poverty. how i wish i could go back to my childhood with him.
james Fougere
I am not much for portrait photography, but this is very well done, the processing is exceptional!
Cherith Merson
Let’s just say that I wouldn’t want any of my American grandsons to change places with him. He is a beautiful child, no doubt about that!
Rashid Mukoon
Great shot,but it is sad that in 2011 many people are still suffering from poverty.Yet we can feel the innocence of this child.
Adrian Per
Very nice , very good Photo!!!!