'Aching,' Northern Rwanda
This child watched through a broken window as we worked inside. It’s times like this when the natural, uncontrived symbolism of circumstance just presents itself to you and all you have to do is click. There was not pretence, no staging, no crap. Just reality. It still engages me now. Look at his eyes. What is he thinking? He’s aching. He is full on aching.
How can I help them more, how can I help them more, how can I help them more…
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Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago
Lovely Image Melinda and great the the proceeds are going to Charity.
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
I have no words for this, other than – it is truly beautiful, both your photo and the child… straight into my basket… thank goodness there are people like you!
Mark Higgins, about 1 year ago
Great image
and those eyes are haunting.
Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago
Amazing Melinda, one of the best of its type I’ve seen.
Moth, about 1 year ago
The most powerful images i’ve seen for ages.
Simply stunning.
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Lovely shot, Melinda.
Melisah, about 1 year ago
Wow. Melinda your work is inspirational. Im currently doing a series of drawings and paintings on social and political issues in third world countries, I could only hope that they might come anywhere near the level of power your images have. Just beautiful, all of them.
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
Very powerful Melinda.
Anselmo Pelembe, about 1 year ago
fantastic picture
Rhondaloner, about 1 year ago
This shot tells a sad story. It is a lovely piece.
Tiffany Dryburgh, about 1 year ago
Indeed, very powerful and moving shot (and description)
pwruiz, about 1 year ago
You have captured in such a natural moment in an extraordinary way….I am inspired, thanks Melinda.
jenfinger77, about 1 year ago
Relly wonderful—the words and the image. As soon as I can, I’m buying a copy.
Darren Stones, about 1 year ago
It’s an excellent shot, Melinda. Well done.
Edward Shepherd, about 1 year ago
Very powerful shot. I really feel for him.
Jenny Hall, about 1 year ago
I keep coming back to this and it just breaks my heart.
Charlotte Morison, about 1 year ago
Melinda, this is a very powerful image.
Simon Mammino, about 1 year ago
A beautiful thought provoking image
Samantha Cole-..., about 1 year ago
This is Brilliant! LOVE it!
xx Sam
Deon de Waal, about 1 year ago
HI M
This is great.
I added a picture you might be interested in?
“Road to nowhere”
I think I am going to post in black and white.
Tell me which you think is better.
Steve Axford, about 1 year ago
This is great. I remember being followed by kids in Rwanda, many saying that they needed money for school. I was never quite sure of wether to believe all of them or not, but it did seem to be a very hand-to-mouth existence. You’ve captured that hopeful hopelessness I so often saw beautifully.
Steven Sandner, about 1 year ago
lovely work!
LINEart, about 1 year ago
Like the mood and tone. Beautiful.
eliza shelton, about 1 year ago
absoluetely amazing
Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago
Thanks everyone for your comments. It’s just great!
kevy, about 1 year ago
beautiful image. its true ‘you cant find a lie in an honest expression’
Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago
Thanks Kevy-what a great statement…
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
this looks sooooo amazing printed – keep up the great work melinda…
Aspire2, about 1 year ago
Fab shot Melinda. Tops!
Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago
Thanks Aspire2!
Jovan de Melo, about 1 year ago
Amazing!!
Joe Mortelliti, about 1 year ago
Your portfolio shows you are very good at capturing people,this is great image of that young person…and the design/compostion is just great
mick, about 1 year ago
my god,looking at pics like ypurs,what can i say ,but grat photos,ect,i need to get out more!
Kerry McFarland, about 1 year ago
Oh, how I love this. The expression, the composition, the process!
Tanya B. Schro..., about 1 year ago
This is so poignant and spontaneous. Gorgeous. I hope your sales go well.
ozczecho, about 1 year ago
Its all in the eyes….great portrait.
Michelle Rogers, 9 months ago
It’s absolutely breathtaking – going into the favourites!
caitlynnn, 9 months ago
I LOVE THIS!
it tugs at my heart so much, what a wonderful capture.
4getsundaydrvs, 9 months ago
great capture
moonlightmemory, 5 months ago
amazing eye contact.
i can almost feel his emotion.
it’s a great shot
Julie Thomas, 5 months ago
amazing capture…. and composition
Allison Kramer, 4 months ago
powerful. emotional
Dan Biggins, 3 months ago
wonderful, powerful shot…very moving
Amanda Zalewski, 2 months ago
such a powerful image! VERY powerful!
jcards, 2 months ago
thank you for capturing and sharing such lovely and inspiring work.
Hollie Nass, 15 days ago
Thank you for sharing this emotional image! Captured very well!