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A young African boy showing his schoolwork13 total reviews
Comment from VMarguarite
You have brilliantly produced an expressive, meaningful photograph that shows this child's proud thirst for learning, and his willingness to share his learning accomplishments with you. I also admire how your photography captured that the schoolboy's green color sweater complements the green crayon/coloring of the circle green. I can also personally relate to your picture of the young student because I am a retired teacher, having taught grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3 for 32 years, and I taught children with many different learning modalities and challenges.
BRAVO to you and to your son for your special and important voluntary work.
VMarguarite :)
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023
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You have brilliantly produced an expressive, meaningful photograph that shows this child's proud thirst for learning, and his willingness to share his learning accomplishments with you. I also admire how your photography captured that the schoolboy's green color sweater complements the green crayon/coloring of the circle green. I can also personally relate to your picture of the young student because I am a retired teacher, having taught grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3 for 32 years, and I taught children with many different learning modalities and challenges.
BRAVO to you and to your son for your special and important voluntary work.
VMarguarite :)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023
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Thank you so very much for your lovely review - especially as you only earned a meagre 2 cents for it!
Bravo to you for your 32 years in teaching! I really loved our six weeks there but a lifetime in teaching is truly honourable!
Charlotte
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You are very welcome Charlotte, and I thank you for championing my years in teaching.
VMarguarite :)
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You're very welcome :)
Comment from Ray Gordon
This is a wonderful capture of a young and ambitious lad from Tanzania, nonverbally communicating with something we all take for granted a piece of paper. This shows your unique understanding and kindness to all regardless of their ability, You are what the world needs, a caring and loving person. Amazing what a piece of paper can be. The best of luck in the contest. Ray
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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This is a wonderful capture of a young and ambitious lad from Tanzania, nonverbally communicating with something we all take for granted a piece of paper. This shows your unique understanding and kindness to all regardless of their ability, You are what the world needs, a caring and loving person. Amazing what a piece of paper can be. The best of luck in the contest. Ray
Comment Written 07-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful review Ray!
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You are welcome, my pleasure. Ray
Comment from Zilyram
Such a beautiful story and what an amazing experience for you both volunteering.
Here we say children are disadvantaged if they haven't got a computer at school such a hardship when they haven't got enough paper.
Your composition and color/skin tones are good with sharp focus.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Such a beautiful story and what an amazing experience for you both volunteering.
Here we say children are disadvantaged if they haven't got a computer at school such a hardship when they haven't got enough paper.
Your composition and color/skin tones are good with sharp focus.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review.
Yes, it was an amazing experience!
Comment from supergold
a beautiful close up of this little boy and an interesting story behind it; a good entry into the "paper contest";.............................
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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a beautiful close up of this little boy and an interesting story behind it; a good entry into the "paper contest";.............................
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thanks Fred.
Comment from jesuel
what a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and what great subject matter children our are greatest commodity beautiful work here
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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what a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and what great subject matter children our are greatest commodity beautiful work here
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much I?m so pleased you like it.
Comment from Lynnmarie2
I simply love the story behind this. How wonderful you were to be able to volunteer in Tanzania. People these days never seem to see the good in others or take a moment to appreciate life around us. Wish I could of met this little man. He is a example of everything we should embrace as a society. No matter what life has thrown at this young man, he still finds it in himself to laugh and smile. Amazing. Thanks for sharing his story.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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I simply love the story behind this. How wonderful you were to be able to volunteer in Tanzania. People these days never seem to see the good in others or take a moment to appreciate life around us. Wish I could of met this little man. He is a example of everything we should embrace as a society. No matter what life has thrown at this young man, he still finds it in himself to laugh and smile. Amazing. Thanks for sharing his story.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you So much Lynnmarie, for your lovely review and the extra star! I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. I think if you had met him you would have fallen in love with him just as my son and I did!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
The lad is adorable; the expression on his face is precious. There is paper and he seems to be enjoying it and crayon. Best wishes in the contest. Your narrative adds to the meaning of this imagery.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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The lad is adorable; the expression on his face is precious. There is paper and he seems to be enjoying it and crayon. Best wishes in the contest. Your narrative adds to the meaning of this imagery.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review.
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Most welcome. Precious individual.
Comment from T. Kay
This is a great story telling photo. He is precious. Very well composed. Great color and nicely cropped. I would love a bigger glimpse of his classroom!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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This is a great story telling photo. He is precious. Very well composed. Great color and nicely cropped. I would love a bigger glimpse of his classroom!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your review!
I?ll see if I can find one :)
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the handsome young Sammy busy colouring in the design on his paper. Explaining in his way what he is doing.
Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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A beautiful picture of the handsome young Sammy busy colouring in the design on his paper. Explaining in his way what he is doing.
Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you very much Susan, for your kind review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely shot of the young boy. He appears so immersed in his artwork.The light and shadows, the colours and the composition have worked well. Good luck!
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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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This is a lovely shot of the young boy. He appears so immersed in his artwork.The light and shadows, the colours and the composition have worked well. Good luck!
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Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you very much!