Innocence by Colin Clarke

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1968	© Colin J Clarke

Innocence

Ba-Ria Province, (South) Vietnam

The Universal Waif.
Confused. Bemused.
Frightened. Alone. Vulnerable.

Nikon F Photomic, Nikkor-S 1.4/50, Kodak Tri-X

Tech Note: The negative (developed in dirty, warm D76) is ruined through
lack of proper fixing, and fungus. This old print, made in 1968,
survives. Most of the images made in that era were developed quickly,
and often printed when the negs were still wet - especially 'recon' and 'reportage'.
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Tom Briggs		28-Nov-2011 15:06
I don't know how I missed this fantastic and poignant shot on my earlier visits to this gallery. This shot speaks a thousand words and takes me back there. The little guy with barbed wire in his backyard says it all.

FrankB		21-Feb-2011 23:36
now I know why I love my Nikkor f/1.4 S...those tones are something else....V

James Clarke		18-Aug-2009 04:29
Great documentary shot. This should be exhibited. BV

Quy Tran		06-May-2009 14:50
What a shot! V

Jean-Luc Elias		14-Apr-2009 21:23
This picture is of worldclass level. If it would had been done by a known pro photographer it would go round the world as one of his representive images.

BleuEvanescence		20-Dec-2008 23:48
This is then even more priceless and the little leaves look like butterflies to keep company to this precious little boy... who is now in his 40's I wonder how he would react looking at this amazing touching portrait after so many years. I am sure he would have a lot to say...

Guest		24-Jul-2008 21:21
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, Colin. Love the contrast of the tenderness of the little boy and the wire... love your words too, totally portrayed in this image. Huuuuuuuuge vote!

Sue Robertson		23-Jul-2008 22:22
Terrific work ... v

H2M		23-Jul-2008 14:22
Wonderful image Colin!!! BV!

an nguyen		23-Jul-2008 13:23
Most amazing picture I've ever seen. Agree with AnnLT. Not "ruined" at all. This image should be in National Geo for its historic story. Treasure this picture, Colin, the most classic timeless image.

Mikael Larsen		22-Jul-2008 21:31
A wonderfull shot, Colin. He seems in some way lost there.

gilanuriel		22-Jul-2008 20:10
Really great capture. V

Aud Elise Sjøsæther		22-Jul-2008 08:28
An amazing shot in every way! BV

Paco López		22-Jul-2008 06:05
Excellent!!!!!!!! BV!

123		22-Jul-2008 04:40
Really beautifully done Colin. BV

Guest		22-Jul-2008 00:09
Wonderful....wonderful, dear Colin. Thanks for the tech info. Definitely not "ruined." There's a history to this image that makes it even more remarkable.

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