A few photos of children while in various foreign countries

[Philmar]

One of my favorite subjects while on vacation is photographing children. Here in Canada taking photos of other people's children can be taboo for a variety of reasons. And many kids here simply hate having a camera pointed in their face. So I find that it is much easier to take children's portraits while traveling. Indeed, sometimes kids will ask you to take their photo. Others simply love it when you ask them to take their photo. Most kids in poor nations have to mature faster than middle class sheltered coddled kids in the West. I can only assume they may be from a family that may not be able to afford a camera. But it is amazing how bright of a smile you can get!!

 

[Raj_55555]

These are fascinating, especially #2, #5 and #6.. I'd have loved to hear the stories behind each and every one of these. The first one is from India isn't it?

 

[jkzo]

Yes, sure from north India

 

[The_Traveler]

Great

 

[Philmar]

These are fascinating, especially #2, #5 and #6.. I'd have loved to hear the stories behind each and every one of these. The first one is from India isn't it?

Indeed. Taken on the Ganges River ghats of Varanasi. These kids were off to wash some laundry in the Ganges, probably 0.5 -1 km downstream from some of the cremation ghats. The parents probably away all day working while the children stay home and did household chores. Children raising children.

 

[Raj_55555]

. The parents probably away all day working while the children stay home and did household chores. Children raising children.

Very true... I spent my childhood in varanasi, and know exactly how harsh the conditions are. Thanks for sharing Phil, brings back some memories !

 

[JacaRanda]

Thanks for sharing.


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[pjaye]

Great shots. I really love the second one.

 

[Vince.1551]

Very nice


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[snowbear118 49]

Wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Dagwood56]

Great series of photos.

 

[Philmar]

To give a bit of insight on this photo: The child's name was Jesus and every day he takes his family's livestock in to the Atacama desert outside of his town in Chile. He owns just the one pair of pants and a few shirts. His livestock consists of llamas, alpacas, sheep and goats. He does not go to school. What strikes me the most about his situation is that since the age of 5 his family has entrusted him on a daily basis with the welfare of the family's most valuable assets: the livestock...where I live I was not even allowed to drive the car until I was 16 years old.

 

[mmaria]

all are good.... for me #5 is great!



hope you'll stick around

 

[mrs.hankIII]

The photos are fantastic! But even if they weren't, they still would be. You're capturing something that most people don't get to see, and it's eye opening to see the differences between "third world" children and the children from more advanced countries. I love all of them.

The 2nd one? Is brilliant. I love it.

 

[Philmar]

all are good.... for me #5 is great!



hope you'll stick around

thanks....no plans to leave. I've a few shots still to go