Two Lao Girls With Red Scarfs
by Jo Ann Tomaselli
Title
Two Lao Girls With Red Scarfs
Artist
Jo Ann Tomaselli
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Photograph - Photograph
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Two Lao Girls With Red Scarfs by Jo Ann Tomaselli
While visiting a school in Laos where young Hmong children attend classes, I had the pleasure of meeting several of them while they were on a break from their lessons. These 2 girls, although keeping their distance, continued to follow me around. As I emerged from the bathroom, they were standing outside holding hands. I motioned to my camera and indicated that I'd like to take their picture. The day was beautiful and the school room wall, washed in beautiful morning light, provided the perfect backdrop for their fresh, young faces, their white school shirts and their red scarves. What I hadn't anticipated was upon bringing my camera to eye level to compose the shot, the two of them spontaneously lifted their arms over their heads to touch hands, top & bottom, forming a perfect heart. These children touched my heart with their friendliness and their acceptance of me, a total stranger, into their glorious world of childhood friendship.
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August 13th, 2013
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Comments (27)
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
James Aiken
Love the spontaneity and light quality on these happy and innocent faces. Beautiful work Jo Ann.
Giada Rossi
Adorable image! You captured so beautifully these two sweet little faces, Jo Ann! Love the touching story behind this photograph, such a magic moment this must have been!
Lincoln Rogers
What a perfect friendship portrait! The lighting is excellent and the moment is perfect.
Jordan Blackstone
Now that's friendship!! What a very beautiful moment you have captured, Jo Ann!! And you description is touching!!
Lee Craig
You've captured their openness and trust, as well as their love for one another. Beautiful! Your narrative is especially touching!
Sharon Cummings
This photograph makes me smile. I can see their openness. How blessed were you to get to share this with them. Beautiful capture!
Debbie Portwood
Awww! They are so cute and adorable! Love the heart sign and their beautiful smiles! v.f
Randy Rosenberger
JoAnn, this is a true exuding of love at its finest! Love the beauty of this piece and the quality and care that went into its composition! It is my pleasure to PROMOTE this piece of beauty on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Thanks for sharing! fave and vote Forever, Elvis