~ ~ ABANDONED ~ ~

Uploaded: October 30, 2012 11:59:36 | Entered: August 06, 2019 01:18:08

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PG 101 Single Title Theme

Abandoned


These are children abandoned/orphaned by parents who have died from AIDS/HIV in Cape Town, South Africa, who lives in an Orphanage.

F / 4.5 at 1/125 secs
Iso 320
No Step
30 mm
Max Aperture 3.2
Metering Mode Pattern
No Flash




Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.30 mm, Model: COOLPIX P510

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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 30, 2012

Avril Young

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member since: 4/25/2007 stunning portrait...great tones!
#1495424

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 30, 2012

Douglas Pignet

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member since: 1/6/2008
very nice portrait #10394775

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 30, 2012

Colette M. Metcalf

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Very nice capture!!
#10394779

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 30, 2012

David Phalen

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member since: 12/12/2004
An outstanding portrait!!

HTD!!
#10394780

Mitch Spence level-classic October 30, 2012

All that they have gone through, and yet, they still have that look of hope and spirit. #10394825

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe October 30, 2012

Nice work Dominick. HTD! #10394906

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 30, 2012

Very nice portrait, Dominick..

Happy Theme Day #10394943

Joy Rector October 30, 2012

beautiful shot #10395104

Jane Holestine October 30, 2012

A very nice portrait of two handsome young men. Wish the circumstances were different. #10395259

Michele Peterson level-classic October 30, 2012

Oh, it breaks my heart, they look so full of hope anyway! Wonderful portrait of them, I hope they find a forever home. HTD! #10395320

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic October 30, 2012

A wonderful image Dominick! I hope they will both have a loving home with a loving family. #10395954

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 30, 2012

Beautiful expressive work! #10396435

Tiia Vissak October 31, 2012

a great b&w! #10396598

Julianne Bradford October 31, 2012

I hope a home is found for them Dominick! Great entry #10397705

Emile Abbott level-classic November 01, 2012

Emotional photojournalism. Hope they find a home. #10399478

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 01, 2012

They are the future of Africa and like Mitch said they have hope and spirit on their faces! Exceptional work Dominick! #10400025

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 02, 2012

What amazes me is the happy faces of these two beautiful children in spite of their dire circumstances, OUTSTANDING portrait work my friend!! <>< #10401004

Linda S. Smith level-classic September 30, 2019

Wonderful portrait and a well deserved Gold win Dominick! #11777831

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe October 01, 2019

Gorgeous work my dear friend!!! WTG! Congratulations! ccc #11777983

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 01, 2019

Huge congratulations on your excellent winner,Dominick! #11778042

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 01, 2019

Congrats on your wonderful win, Dominick! #11778075

MARLON IGNACIO level-classic October 01, 2019

Awesome portrait. Congratulations on your win, Dominick! #11778098

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 01, 2019

Moving portrait Dominick, and so deserving go a Gold badge! #11778150

Dean Campbell level-classic October 01, 2019

Congratulations on your outstanding winning capture, Dominick! #11778191

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 03, 2019

Congrats on your win! #11778512

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