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Long Division
Long Division
MikeW


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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Samsung GX-10
Location: Dominican Republic
Date: Aug 27, 2008
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 140
Shutter: 1/180
Galleries: Portraiture, Children
Date Uploaded: Mar 8, 2009

 On a tour of the Dominican Republic interior, we encountered this girl and her village school friends; the trip was to benefit her school. Although cliched, I feel the image oozes "rich and poor divide". I asked the girl for permission to take the shot, and showed her the result which put a big smile on her face!

Statistics
Place: 383 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 5.8208
Avg (commenters): 6.8448
Avg (participants): 5.8568
Avg (non-participants): 5.6329
Views since voting: 787
Views during voting: 674
Votes: 491
Comments: 61
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 11:25:44 PM
Very well done, makes you wonder about her story.
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 03/17/2009 06:28:37 PM
Interesting commentary piece, very emotive.
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 03/17/2009 05:08:11 PM
Where is this child? Is she a Palestinian under siege?? 10
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 03/17/2009 04:09:55 PM
Children holding on to barbed wires is such an emotive shot, nice capture.
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 03/17/2009 01:02:58 PM
Clever title, lovely girl.

Not voting yet.
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 03/17/2009 12:25:08 PM
Among my favorite, precious b/w portrait!
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 03/17/2009 11:31:44 AM
Good expression but it might not fit the barbed wire. Still a nice shot.
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 03/17/2009 02:15:38 AM
Back to bump to 9. This photo is one to have a lasting impact on the viewer.
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 03/16/2009 11:03:59 PM
Interesting and subject is clear.
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 03/16/2009 10:47:23 PM
nice sharpness on the eyes
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 03/16/2009 03:32:22 PM
Nice B&W portrait.. though I dont see how the title matches the photo.
 03/16/2009 01:13:21 PM
very well done
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 03/16/2009 12:54:26 PM
bit gray and thus flat but I have to give six... ;D
brano
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 03/16/2009 07:38:45 AM
Love the composition.
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 03/16/2009 05:21:39 AM
Nice detail in the eyes. Good shot.
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 03/16/2009 04:36:40 AM
This portrait has a high impact as it is telling a story. Well done.
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 03/16/2009 02:19:41 AM
Well captured and presented. High emotional payload. Hope you show me more of this in days to come.
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 03/16/2009 12:46:39 AM
Great capture, the composition and focus on the eyes are outstanding.
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 03/15/2009 11:31:06 PM
strong portrait - wish to see the eyes sharpend even more
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 03/15/2009 09:02:47 PM
Wonderfully powerful through simplicity.
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 03/15/2009 06:12:55 PM
Great shot. She has lovely eyes. I feel that the focus could be a little better, but its still a really good shot.
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 03/15/2009 04:04:13 PM
Excellent portrait. Her eyes are very expressive and the section of barbed wire she is clinging to ads the feeling that there is perhaps a poignant story here. 7
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 03/15/2009 01:59:34 PM
You have rated 370 of 1124
This is my first 10
What a beautifull photo!
 03/15/2009 12:09:20 PM
Haunting image, could have wished for a little detail to her eyes
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 03/15/2009 12:04:08 PM
cute portrait. nice dof. good focus on the eyes.
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 03/15/2009 11:55:33 AM
A sad but hopeful looking face. I like the crop but not so sure about the softness.
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 03/15/2009 10:27:50 AM
Very nice image. It's good to see a few "great" images. This is a perfect reflection of your abilities as a photographer.
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 03/15/2009 10:25:06 AM
Beautiful capture love the eyes
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 03/15/2009 10:10:53 AM
very emotive....
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 03/15/2009 01:03:44 AM
Beautiful portrait with wonderful eyes. The barbed wire gives it a sad feeling.
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 03/15/2009 12:49:38 AM
excellent capture, nice b&w treatment.7
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 03/14/2009 10:50:54 PM
nice portrait love the eyes
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 03/14/2009 07:24:02 PM
Poignant - love the eyes.
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 03/14/2009 10:53:43 AM
Great title.
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 03/14/2009 06:55:36 AM
Touching photo. Nicely taken.
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 03/14/2009 05:50:40 AM
good title, nice connection to the camera from the kid
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 03/14/2009 03:07:30 AM
The rabbit-proof fence?
 03/13/2009 11:09:01 PM
you look into the child's eyes and wonder...thought provoking...your photo has a message...and it needs to be heard
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 03/13/2009 09:21:20 PM
Classic little lost girl behind barbwire shot.... :) Nicely executed
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 03/13/2009 08:23:46 PM
great image with the barbwire i just wish it was a little sharper.
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 03/13/2009 03:07:53 PM
Very emotive.
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 03/13/2009 01:59:08 PM
Nice DOF and good focus on the eyes. Good composition.
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 03/13/2009 09:52:49 AM
nice portrait..
 03/13/2009 02:33:23 AM
I really like her expression....she is a beautiful child. Great portrait.
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 03/12/2009 08:53:45 PM
Nice detail and story.
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 03/12/2009 05:30:37 PM
Such deep eyes. The face seems to tell a story.
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 03/12/2009 04:34:54 PM
I really like the crop and her eye contact.
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 03/12/2009 12:49:16 PM
very well done photojournalistic image, i like her expression.
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 03/12/2009 12:09:49 PM
sweet face, good catch lights
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 03/12/2009 04:28:49 AM
The first shot I've come across that has evoked an emotional feeling - nice work
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 03/12/2009 01:31:35 AM
Nice intense close up.
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 03/12/2009 12:02:22 AM
Nice! Very much like the contrast of the softness of the child to the sharpness of the barbed wire.
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 03/11/2009 09:42:53 PM
I like the contrast of the harsh wire with the hint of a smile on her face and in her eyes.
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 03/11/2009 08:57:59 PM
Nice picture. She is very pretty.
 03/11/2009 07:57:33 PM
Beautiful eyes, I would have liked more sharpness to the image, but it still is quite a statement.
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 03/11/2009 06:33:33 PM
My fave child shot so far. Great imagery between the sweet innocent face and the sharp barbs. Great work.
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 03/11/2009 03:50:15 PM
I feel empathetic.
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 03/11/2009 01:03:56 PM
Good story shot
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 03/11/2009 06:37:16 AM
Yay, someone else who was content with soft and subtle contrast!

Very nice.
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 03/11/2009 03:51:03 AM
Great feeling conveyed here!
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 03/11/2009 01:00:21 AM
Beautiful child - wish it was a bit more sharp & had a a bit more depth! Really nice photo!
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