Onyx's "Tattoo"
Uploaded: August 05, 2013
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Onyx is about 3 years of age. He lives in urban Philadelphia. I see him playing outdoors several times each week. I have never seen him smile, though he cries often.
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Along with several half-siblings and two foster children (he is the youngest), he is being raised by his single grandmother. The years ahead will not be easy for him.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Michelle Alton August 05, 2013
A black and white version. #1539103Colette M. Metcalf August 05, 2013
Very sweet, Michelle!! #10796476MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 05, 2013
Ba dumpMary K. Robison August 05, 2013
A beautiful child who never smiles? Heartbreaking portrait and story, Michelle. #10796547R. J. Laudenbacher August 05, 2013
His eyes tell the story Michelle and it captures you and brings you right in. Wonderful...wonderful portrait! #10796599Anita Hogue August 05, 2013
He does have beautiful but sad eyes. A beautiful capture! #10796624William C. Raco August 05, 2013
Love the soulful look in his eyesUjjwal Mukherjee August 05, 2013
William said exactly what came to my mind after seeing the image, excellent capture.Michelle!! #10796704Carol L. Fowler August 05, 2013
Wonderful but sad portrait #10797341Jill Odice August 06, 2013
Those eyes are heartbreaking...Beautiful child and a lovely portrait! Make print for his Grandma... #10797757Leslie McLain August 06, 2013
Beautiful portrait, but a very sad story, Michelle. #10798341Ermanno Radice August 07, 2013
Wonderful portrait, love the colors and details! #10799270Emile Abbott August 07, 2013
Sad story and all kids that age need to be laughing, smiling and playing. Maybe some day!!! Emotional capture Michelle. #10799699Guy D. Biechele August 08, 2013
Very sensitive and compelling portrait. You two really have a connection here. Impressive work, Michelle. #10800691Daniella Puente August 10, 2013
Such a strong look in that eyes, I hope things goes fine for him... #10803247Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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