Oxygen is a photograph by Michel Verhoef which was uploaded on October 25th, 2013.
Title
Oxygen
Artist
Michel Verhoef
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
In a local farmacy a chinese boy is trying to get some oxygen
Uploaded
October 25th, 2013
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Comments (44)
Carrie Rockwell Amerind
Is this what it takes for a child to play? It truly amazes me how you are in every corner of the world peeking, letting the rest of us see through your lens. Thank you so much.
Michel Verhoef replied:
Thank you very much Carrie for visiting and even writing such a nice review !
Michel Verhoef
Thanks Katerina...as with my comment to Eva...this also happened with your comment....sorry..
Eva Maria Nova
Poignant story, Michel ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_I2ch8_TXc
Michel Verhoef replied:
Thanks Eva...sorry for missing this comment...some of the comments end up in the favorite folder, instead of in the comment folder...that happend since a few weeks...strange...
Gwendolyn Frazier
I am loving all of your photos! You are an amazing photographer! Each photo make me Feel as if I am reading a book. They all tell beautiful stories
Maggie Terlecki
Not ever photograph we like needs to make us feel good. This image is like that - it is powerful and disturbing to see his young child needing air. It pushes all those maternal buttons that make us want to make it better.
Suzi Gessert
Michel, this is such a poignant image that it made me stop, study and really, really feel, as so many of your images do. The filthiness of the little boy's clothes combined with boxes of medications, more than likely never to be used for this child's health, and the hopeless look on his face all make my heart physically ache. You have captured another profound image that will stay with the viewer long after the photo is no longer visible. Beautifully done. Wow. ~l/f/T
Michel Verhoef replied:
Thanks Suzi for these words coming from the heart ! Yes it was a touching moment indeed !
ANA MUNOZ
This is so amazing capture Michel! Children always will make such a contrast with this kind of seedy-looking atmosphere and places....maybe because of that he is looking for "oxygen".... Again the tittle is very suitable for the scene....oxygen is what that kid needs for sure! Bravo, Michel, L&F
Michel Verhoef replied:
Thanks for your bravo Ana :)) yes he seemed to be a great kid and than being dependant on such a place...thanks my friend !
Connie Handscomb
Excellent capture, Michel .. one of Life's 'not so finer' moments .. but there it is: a slice of Life :D