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I Photograph My 5-Year-Old Cousin In A Small Romanian Village
In life, there are many ways to grow up – some more pleasant, others rather painful. For a 5-year-old, growing up can be a wonderful adventure, filled with games and sunshine every day; while for a 20-year-old, it can be a journey of fear and denial, of dreams and nightmares, all at the same time.
My name is Felicia and I am a 21-year-old photographer living in Romania. I began taking pictures when I was 13, and ever since, I have found great joy in pursuing a passion that would help me understand human emotions better. A year ago, I started documenting my 6-year-old cousin’s childhood during the weekends and holidays, when we would meet in a small Romanian village, at my Grandparents’ home. I decided to join Felix in his make-believe games, where I would be the observer, the story-teller, and he would interpret various characters, free from any constraints – a dog between dogs, a blonde little girl, or even a firm young man.
By watching the expression of his freedom and unconditional joy, I was able to fall in love again with the place that used to be my own playground as a kid. I realized that becoming mature is not that difficult if we stop and learn it from children. As long as we make room for love in our hearts, by freeing ourselves from inhibition and anxiety, change will actually turn out to be the best option.
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince)
More info: feliciasimionphotography.com
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selchidh 9 years ago
i don't think i have ever sen such beautiful photos of a child. You are very talets!
FlaviusCălțun 9 years ago
Absolut superb..si eu am crescut în zona rurala și pot spune cu mana pe inima ca pozele, împreună cu descrierea, au trezit amintiri pe care le credeam pierdute. Mulțumesc!
IstvanKadarPhotography 9 years ago
great black and white photography, very well composed images!
FannyLortie 9 years ago
I really love your article! I've always been a fan of your pictures on Deviantart, to know a little bit the story behin is really interesting :)
FannyLortie 9 years ago
I love your article! This is really great! I've always been a fan of your pictures on Deviantart, knowing a bit the story behind is really interesting :)
FiarMonarhSubtilul 8 years ago
Well, based on your motivation, I don't find much relevance of that with some of your pictures. Judging only the pictures, some of them are actually really amaizing, but the vast majority is that sort of average clique which has been done before:) But you have it for the effort :D
EitriSvartálfaheimr 8 years ago
would never trade my romanian childhood for any other! awesome pics, you made me remember some important things in life! Multam fain! :)
RuxandraHaraga 8 years ago
Very well captured and executed! Great idea that transmits the very essence of the beautiful life in a Romanian village. Words can't express the feeling. Well done. And congrats to your little cousin, he is a great model.
RuxandraHaraga 8 years ago
Only those who grew up in Romania can remember the feeling of freedom in the village. Very well captured, awesome pictures, great idea.
LorraAllen 9 years ago
ps i love the very last one also....in front of the fence.....looking so very accomplished or proud....love it!
LorraAllen 9 years ago
I absolutely adore your work! Looking at them all made me feel deeply in my soul!! I love that.....when art speaks to me in that way. I'm especially fond of the first 2, and the one floating in the water. do you sell your work online? thank you for sharing these.
feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you so so much for your kind words! You may contact me about prints at feliciasimionphoto@gmail.com :)
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ElizabethGatti 9 years ago
Stunning photos! Especially more so done in black and white! Beautiful work!!
JeanneMiller 9 years ago
These are wonderful pictures. They take you through so many different emotions in the space of a breath. Well done!
feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
you've put such a great smile upon my heart. thank you :)
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selchidh 9 years ago
i don't think i have ever sen such beautiful photos of a child. You are very talets!
FlaviusCălțun 9 years ago
Absolut superb..si eu am crescut în zona rurala și pot spune cu mana pe inima ca pozele, împreună cu descrierea, au trezit amintiri pe care le credeam pierdute. Mulțumesc!
IstvanKadarPhotography 9 years ago
great black and white photography, very well composed images!
FannyLortie 9 years ago
I really love your article! I've always been a fan of your pictures on Deviantart, to know a little bit the story behin is really interesting :)
FannyLortie 9 years ago
I love your article! This is really great! I've always been a fan of your pictures on Deviantart, knowing a bit the story behind is really interesting :)
FiarMonarhSubtilul 8 years ago
Well, based on your motivation, I don't find much relevance of that with some of your pictures. Judging only the pictures, some of them are actually really amaizing, but the vast majority is that sort of average clique which has been done before:) But you have it for the effort :D
EitriSvartálfaheimr 8 years ago
would never trade my romanian childhood for any other! awesome pics, you made me remember some important things in life! Multam fain! :)
RuxandraHaraga 8 years ago
Very well captured and executed! Great idea that transmits the very essence of the beautiful life in a Romanian village. Words can't express the feeling. Well done. And congrats to your little cousin, he is a great model.
RuxandraHaraga 8 years ago
Only those who grew up in Romania can remember the feeling of freedom in the village. Very well captured, awesome pictures, great idea.
LorraAllen 9 years ago
ps i love the very last one also....in front of the fence.....looking so very accomplished or proud....love it!
LorraAllen 9 years ago
I absolutely adore your work! Looking at them all made me feel deeply in my soul!! I love that.....when art speaks to me in that way. I'm especially fond of the first 2, and the one floating in the water. do you sell your work online? thank you for sharing these.
feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you so so much for your kind words! You may contact me about prints at feliciasimionphoto@gmail.com :)
Load More Replies... ElizabethGatti 9 years ago
Stunning photos! Especially more so done in black and white! Beautiful work!!
JeanneMiller 9 years ago
These are wonderful pictures. They take you through so many different emotions in the space of a breath. Well done!
feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Load More Replies... feliciasimion (Post author) 9 years ago
you've put such a great smile upon my heart. thank you :)
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