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p.1 #1 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Children throughout the world are 99% delightful. But sometimes they can be cruel.
While walking the streets of Kathmandu I came upon these children teasing a homeless man (probably mentally retarded).
Please do not generalize this as characteristic of Kathmandu- it is not. But economically poor countries sometimes let people like this man walk around- as long as they don't harm anyone. In the U.S. he might have been institutionalized. Without meaning to get too engrossed in the complications of the world's societies, I hesitate to suggest that the "western" way is better.
Scanned from an old print.

2012 © Charlie Shugart

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:38 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Another fine example of human interest photography that I like so much of your work, Charlie - keep them coming!

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:44 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Strong image!!

Nov 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Looks like all the boys are having fun teasing the poor soul, but the girl doesn't seem to be part of the game.
Great shot Charlie.

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:33 AM

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p.1 #5 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Poignant indeed Charlie.

Cheers Ray

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:45 AM

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p.1 #6 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Group mentality for bullying knows no boundaries.

Great photojournalistic shot, Charlie.

-Tim

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:47 AM

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p.1 #7 · Nepal- the cruelty of children

Thanks for the feedback, guys.
I never sought out such vignettes as I traveled, but I always wandered around the back streets and occasionally came upon "down-and-outers." Only once did I get in trouble for taking their photographs- a tiny, barefoot old woman huddling against the cold on the sidewalk in Istanbul, Turkey- head covered, asleep. I took one picture before a couple of male pedestrians yelled at me to stop. I stopped and walked away.
Partway down the street I stopped again and looked back. No-one had offered to help the woman.
Charlie

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:56 PM


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