EarthShots.org Photo of the Day Contest

Thursday, 5th May 2011

World from Above

by Pranabesh Das

This photo was taken while the children were playing. These children come from the families of the tea garden workers. Deprived of proper nutrition, opportunity for education and other basic needs - this is how they spend their childhood.

Equipment: Canon EOS 5D

Pranabesh Das

Website: www.flickr.com/photos/shawondas

World from Above by Pranabesh Das was photo of the day on Thursday, 5th May 2011. It is tagged Bangladesh, Black & White, Children. You can leave a comment below.

20 Comments

Bill McFall

5th May 2011 at 4:58 am

This image is so incredible, I don’t know where to begin. You captured these children playing in a wonderful moment.

Tim Andes

5th May 2011 at 5:01 am

magnificent capture

mary blankenship

5th May 2011 at 8:13 am

Wonderful to see them happy and enjoy each other.
this photo puts a smile on your face.

Paul Dass

5th May 2011 at 8:15 am

Excellent capture and it has a volume of story to tell. I love it because it is B/W and the lighting is just perfect. Thank you for sharing.

Veera B

5th May 2011 at 8:22 am

Emotionally very beautiful…?

Pauline Jones

5th May 2011 at 8:29 am

Nice storytelling; whatever happened to fair trade?

art x

5th May 2011 at 9:57 am

fantastic shot, very well done indeed

Hasan Saifuddin Chandan

5th May 2011 at 11:43 am

Joss………Wow………Fatafati………..Sundor akta photo……..! ! !

nazrul islam

5th May 2011 at 11:51 am

Nice Shot

David Lazar

5th May 2011 at 12:32 pm

Hi – incredible lighting and nice use of black and white… well done!

Richard Dart

5th May 2011 at 2:37 pm

I always love Pauline Jones’ comments. She hit the nail on the head once again. Nice Storytelling….that’s what this photo is. A beautifully composed piece with that wonderful high contrast and unique perspective.

Rajib Singha

5th May 2011 at 2:43 pm

Nice one!

Gouldkb

5th May 2011 at 5:01 pm

I love the tones of the b&w in this photo. It’s sad that children have to live like that, but yet they seem to find happiness in their imaginations and play. Wonderful capture.

Marie Dunphy Harding

5th May 2011 at 6:59 pm

I didn’t see deprivation at a glance, we are easily deceived with bright eyes and that beautiful smile!

John Summers

5th May 2011 at 11:37 pm

When you’re a kid it takes a LOT to repress you. But why should they be deprived just for our cup of tea to be a smidgeon cheaper?

david holliday

6th May 2011 at 12:10 am

its great how this photo doesnt capture what the description reveals, bare feet and together in a circle while smiling. Honest good times with no money involved, well done