Girl With A Book
by gsal

Comment by hajeka:
Impressive! What a beautiful capture. Looks to me as an image that doesn't need any overlays. I agree with Enlightened, it's all about the eyes.

Girl With A Book
by gsal

Comment by Jedusi:
There is a lot to this photo.

I love the simple dignity of the girl and the slightly formal pose set off nicely by the overlay that gives it an aged but timeless feel - and the wording on the paperwork can come into play at many levels. 'Not to be Sold' and 'Property of Malawi Government' at one level clearly referring to itself - but in a country where there are limited resources and education people can also very quickly become commodities.

Maybe, just maybe if we squint a bit, this book could be seen as a shield or breastplate telling the viewers that for this girl at least she is 'currently' the property of the Government while she studies to become free through her education and isn't to be 'sold' in any sense of the word.

Always such powerful images.

Girl With A Book
by gsal

Comment by Jutilda:
Gorgeous. Why aren't you famous??

Morning in Msaka II
by gsal

Comment by Enlightened:
I can't help but smile looking at this image. I love what you did.

Girl With A Book
by gsal

Comment by Enlightened:
Her eyes say so much...

Morning in Msaka II
by gsal

Comment by Kelli:
What a great smile!

Joy
by gsal

Comment by Kelli:
From the thumb, I swear I thought she had a pogo stick! I think I need stronger glasses. ;D

Morning in Msaka II
by gsal

Comment by Jutilda:
This is almost two photos in one. Great colors and rich smiles. :)

Morning In Msaka
by gsal

Comment by hajeka:
Beautiful! I love the light and the composition.

Morning In Msaka
by gsal

Comment by NikonJeb:
Somber & lovely...