lone

By Tyron Ryan Cruz

On 17 October 2007

Favorited 141 Times

lone

This young member of the Bagobo tribe was left on her own by her mother as she enjoys the attention given to her during our visit at their tribal village.

The Bagobo are proud people with proto Malayan features. While many are in economically depressed circumstances, a great number have attained a considerable degree of self-sufficiency. Most of the Bagobo have suffered dislocation from the loss of their ancestral lands and the effects of modern day insurgency.

Taken at a tribal village of the Bagobo tribe in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur, Philippines.

77 Responses

  • Joan Leong

    On 17 October 2007 Joan Leong gave props:

    Really great shot. Live the colours.

  • Henry Bowman

    On 17 October 2007 Henry Bowman said:

    What an incredible shot! The contrast of the blue dress against the dirt road just jumps at you. The catch lights that twinkle in her eyes and the single tear on her cheek just makes this photo for me. Beautiful!

  • Ana Villafane

    On 17 October 2007 Ana Villafane said:

    This is a wonderful picture. Thank you for your comment. ;)

  • Carlos Bohorquez Nassar

    On 18 October 2007 Carlos Bohorquez Nassar gave props:

    Instant fav, the pose, the tones, contrast...flawless composition

  • Devin Underwood

    On 18 October 2007 Devin Underwood said:

    Amazing photo!
    Excellent work : )

  • Cora D. Mitchell

    On 19 October 2007 Cora D. Mitchell gave props:

    Amazing.!!!!!!! Bravo to you for such an important capture.

  • lecia ralyn

    On 20 October 2007 lecia ralyn gave props:

    absolutely beautiful.

  • Struan Oglanby

    On 20 October 2007 Struan Oglanby said:

    wonderful and moving

  • Elizabeth Salib

    On 21 October 2007 Elizabeth Salib said:

    This is absolutely adorable.

  • On 22 October 2007 cheryl petty said:

    This is an absolutley stunning image.. one of my favs...congrats and good luck!

  • Amy Stewart

    On 22 October 2007 Amy Stewart gave props:

    This photo makes me smile ~inside~ =)

  • Alvaro Hernandez

    On 23 October 2007 Alvaro Hernandez said:

    This photo is brilliant

  • Ricardo Alvarez

    On 23 October 2007 Ricardo Alvarez said:

    geat shoot!

  • Franck Bohbot

    On 24 October 2007 Franck Bohbot said:

    This is Beautiful, i have to learn!
    Thanks for the comment.
    Franck Bohbot

  • Brian Callaway

    On 25 October 2007 Brian Callaway gave props:

    This is really a superb shot - perfect, very touching. I LOVE this...

  • Anastasios

    On 26 October 2007 Anastasios said:

    what a great picture. full of life.great work.thank you for sharing.

  • Linda Sharpton

    On 28 October 2007 Linda Sharpton gave props:

    Simply beautiful!

  • Robert Sowden

    On 29 October 2007 Robert Sowden said:

    What a gorgeous photograph.

  • Alvarez Sal

    On 29 October 2007 Alvarez Sal gave props:

    Exelent, beautiful shot!

  • stephanie trapp

    On 29 October 2007 stephanie trapp said:

    everything about this photo is perfect. the contrast between the color/texture of her blue dress against the brown dirt, the framing, the way the colors of the background and foreground work together, her pose, the depth of field...really nice job.
    and. if i saw this little girl alone on the road i would steal her. hahaha. kidding. but she is the cutest thing i have ever seen.

  • Supreet Sethi

    On 29 October 2007 Supreet Sethi said:

    superb texture and colors.

  • Skip Hunt

    On 30 October 2007 Skip Hunt said:

    you're getting such splendid skin tone. What are you shooting? Nice!

  • Styffe Nathan

    On 30 October 2007 Styffe Nathan said:

    Very nice, I like the blur

  • On 30 October 2007 Kate Humphries gave props:

    thanks for the props and this picture is amazing in the color and the gracefulness

  • On 30 October 2007 Joy Zhu said:

    Love the contrast, the colors, and her pose! She is adorable.

  • Brenda Wasden

    On 1 November 2007 Brenda Wasden said:

    There's something about this picture and the little girls eyes that make me want to continue looking at it. Absolutely Stunning. Thank you.

  • Alexis Gerard

    On 2 November 2007 Alexis Gerard gave props:

    Beautifully done in every way. Great model, great timing, great composition, great color.

  • michael hensdill

    On 2 November 2007 michael hensdill said:

    beautiful color and cute too...

  • Elliot Ross

    On 2 November 2007 Elliot Ross gave props:

    Wow this is a strong photo! The emotion is tremendous

  • Daniel Hoye

    On 4 November 2007 Daniel Hoye gave props:

    beautiful!

  • Laura Boston-Thek

    On 5 November 2007 Laura Boston-Thek said:

    Beautiful photos...all of them and VERY interesting story.

  • Glenn Brandenburg

    On 5 November 2007 Glenn Brandenburg gave props:

    Great shot wonderful color and the little girl grabs your heart

  • On 8 November 2007 William Tovey gave props:

    Shoot.... this makes mine look silly. nice work!

  • Emma Brahas

    On 8 November 2007 Emma Brahas said:

    Great shot I love very much colors&perspective. Bravo!!

  • May Lattanzio

    On 19 November 2007 May Lattanzio gave props:

    This series on the Bagabo is wonderful. This is wonderful. Did you ever crop for just her upper body?

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    On 20 November 2007 Carlo Cesar Rodillas said:

    Very cute and lovely! :-)

  • rockwood

    On 25 November 2007 rockwood gave props:

    Nice shot into a personal moment.

  • Drew Herrmann

    On 26 November 2007 Drew Herrmann said:

    Thought I would add to the 41 comments, this photo is truly amazing. Everything just works...nice.

  • On 28 November 2007 Llorenç Rosanes said:

    Buff, and you have a marvelous portraits here...

  • Milena Moraru

    On 2 December 2007 Milena Moraru said:

    lovely shot!

  • Kevin Cortez

    On 3 December 2007 Kevin Cortez said:

    i love this!!!!!
    the colors, composition, subject matter:)!
    eye candy!!

  • On 5 December 2007 indris Klimanis gave props:

    Too cute! How do you do it???

  • Chris Wesseling

    On 3 January 2008 Chris Wesseling said:

    This photo really makes you want to read the story. Great job.

  • Glenda Madaris

    On 9 January 2008 Glenda Madaris said:

    Wow.. what an amazing capture! You have an award winning photo here, perfect in every way... What are you shooting with and did you work the image in Photoshop?
    What a precious little angel...This breaks my heart. I wish I could adopt her..
    Continue the work Ty... you have natural talent!

  • stefan söderström

    On 14 February 2008 stefan söderström said:

    WOnderful colors! So nice! Thank you for comment :)

  • Belinda Berglof

    On 14 February 2008 Belinda Berglof gave props:

    simply amazing.

  • thomas metais

    On 14 February 2008 thomas metais gave props:

    Beautifull and touching portrait!

  • Laurie Search

    On 15 February 2008 Laurie Search gave props:

    Fantastic!

  • Paola Svensson

    On 15 February 2008 Paola Svensson gave props:

    This is wonderful! I like the angle and the very intensive colors.

  • Roland Sul

    On 15 February 2008 Roland Sul gave props:

    It has already all been said!

  • Damir Zekhtser

    On 16 February 2008 Damir Zekhtser gave props:

    The color of the earth and her skin tone are almost a perfect match. And the capture of her expression with her hand on her face completes a perfect shot. Love the color.

  • Cathy Cale

    On 16 February 2008 Cathy Cale gave props:

    Precious!! Love the brillance of the dress.

  • Patricia Knight

    On 16 February 2008 Patricia Knight gave props:

    Extraordinary and poignant! Love it!

  • Alicia Bright

    On 17 February 2008 Alicia Bright said:

    lovely colours and composition.

  • Loredana

    On 18 February 2008 Loredana said:

    Awesome photograph

  • michel vaqué

    On 19 February 2008 michel vaqué said:

    beautiful!magic!

  • Kami Andridge

    On 20 February 2008 Kami Andridge said:

    what a beautiful little girl!

  • Major Kelly

    On 21 February 2008 Major Kelly gave props:

    Adorable, she has the most beautiful eyes!

  • On 21 February 2008 Dorothea Schaefer gave props:

    Most beautiful photo

  • Mandolin Davis

    On 25 February 2008 Mandolin Davis gave props:

    this is spectacular photojournalism. this image evokes feeling in me.

  • Daniel Martinez

    On 25 February 2008 Daniel Martinez gave props:

    I'm with Mandolin Davis on this one. Evocative!!!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 26 February 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:

    What a cutie! Love this shot!

  • Brigitte Pesant

    On 26 February 2008 Brigitte Pesant gave props:

    Fantastic capture!

  • Mary Spradley

    On 26 February 2008 Mary Spradley gave props:

    beautiful!

  • Isabel Linowitz

    On 28 February 2008 Isabel Linowitz said:

    Adorable little girl , great capture of feelings . This is an emotional beuty !!!! Congratulations !!!

  • On 2 March 2008 Eric Cote said:

    Very powerfull nice, beautifull!

  • Nicole

    On 14 March 2008 Nicole gave props:

    Thus truly speaks volumes...

  • * Jeff Boucher

    On 26 March 2008 * Jeff Boucher said:

    The emotion flows out of this capture unbelievably, nice composition and color tones, a wonderful shot!

  • On 27 March 2008 maria tizon gave props:

    I'm with Gigi. This really does look like an image out of Nat'l Geo. Really amazing color. The details are so rich, I feel like I can reach right into the picture and touch the beads on her perfect little head.

  • Linda Merz

    On 4 April 2008 Linda Merz gave props:

    Wonderful! Love everything about it.

  • Anna Figueras

    On 5 April 2008 Anna Figueras said:

    wonderful !!

  • iman al-dabbagh

    On 7 April 2008 iman al-dabbagh said:

    this is fabulous.

  • Jasmine Johnson

    On 8 April 2008 Jasmine Johnson said:

    Just a beautiful Portrait. Very talented photographer.

  • Nicole Nakata

    On 11 April 2008 Nicole Nakata said:

    i love this shot!
    she is adorable and the colors are amazing

  • emre yılma

    On 30 April 2008 emre yılma said:

    nice
    Muhabbet

  • Iso

    On 1 May 2008 Iso gave props:

    Just ... Beautiful !

  • On 21 May 2008 emre yıl said:

    güzel sözler
    sevgi sözleri

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