Wednesday, December 8, 2010

ABC Wednesday Round 7: U is for Urchin

U is for Urchin, which means a kid in rags.
We met this boy at Lansdowne, Uttranchal, India, a hill station, there were many pahari kids like him in that small hamlet. When he followed us he asked for chocolate, my friend bought one for him and I clicked him. The smartass also wished to see his picture. Just wish this 'hotson' becomes something in his life. Childhood is really precious.

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Date of Picture: 14th February, 2009
Place: Lansdowne, Uttranchal, India

23 comments:

Sylvia K said...

An urchin with a beautiful smile, that's for sure! Marvelous post for the U Day, Tarun! Hope your week is going well!

Sylvia

photowannabe said...

I think you have posted the most original word for U today.
It seems every country has its urchins working the system.
Cute pictue of this one.

Roger Owen Green said...

so UNFORTUNATE that people live like that.
great pic.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Al said...

I wish we didn't have children living in poverty, but I guess the world has other priorities.

magiceye said...

cute take on the theme and yes hope he has a bright a future!

Glennis said...

He is pretty cute for an urchin, beggar. Nice photo.

Rajesh said...

Interesting shot.

Shail Raghuvanshi said...

Tarun, that was a lovely snap. Your unique perception seeps through..

Mridula said...

What a bitter sweet picture.

Dr. Pratibha Singh said...

sweet and naughty kid.nice theme for abc wednesday.

Indrani said...

Lovely framing.
I like his smile.

Unknown said...

Infectious smile
:)

Purba said...

Love his impish smile :)

Gigi Ann said...

He is a cute urchin. And we all like chocolate once in a while.

Yoshi said...

Nice portrait photo! He has lovely smile.

Carver said...

What a beautiful child. I'm glad your friend got him some chocolate. Sad to me when children are out on their own begging.

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

admirable..

Dina said...

He has that winning smile. A real cutie. I wish him well, your little urchin.

annies home said...

so good of your friend to buy him chocolate one of my ultimate favorites

Anonymous said...

what a smile :)

Francisca said...

Oh, I have urchins asking me to take their photos all over Asia, and they nearly always want to see it! I think sharing it is part of the human touch. This little smart ass will no doubt go far in life.

Megha said...

hehe...yea...childhood is precious and the innocence too :) nice shot

Tarun Mitra said...

Thank u all for your comments and appreciation :)