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45 Images Depicting What Childhood Looks Like In Different Corners Of The World By This Photographer (New Pics)

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Very often, one image tells more than a thousand words. Based on pictures captured all around the world, we get a glimpse into other people’s lives. Thanks to a series of photographs by the Italian photographer Massimo Bietti, who travels the world documenting moments in different corners of our planet, we can gain a better understanding of other nations' cultures and lives.

Today, we’d like to share with you a collection of photographs showcasing children from various parts of the globe. What makes Bietti’s photographs stand out so much is how natural they look. The images by the photographer depict real emotions, and without any unnecessary posing, they show the true essence of the portrayed subjects.

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#1

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Final score:

160points

Paula MV 11 months ago

God forbid we show a nipple!

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Italian photographer Massimo Bietti travels the globe, capturing inspiring photographs that have become his signature during his journeys. The series of pictures features remarkable portraits of people from the remotest corners of the world, with each portrait narrating a compelling story about their lives.

#2

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

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148points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Someone looks over the whole picture thing. That child has beautiful eyes, even if they're bored.

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Malaysia

Malaysia

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141points

Multa Nocte 11 months ago

What a smile!

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The gallery of images by Massimo Bietti focuses on children's portraits, offering a glimpse into diverse childhood experiences across various regions of the world. Bietti's lens explores countries such as Russia, Peru, India, Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Vanuatu, and more. These portraits not only showcase the differences between countries but also reflect the universal themes that connect us all.

#4

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Final score:

140points

Strawberry Pizza 11 months ago

She should be a model!

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#5

Peru

Peru

Final score:

139points

Multa Nocte 11 months ago

This is so beautiful!

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Bietti's selection of photographs goes beyond documentation; it seeks to present an honest cross-cultural perspective on childhood. Through the lens of his camera, the Italian photographer allows us to admire unforgettable faces that transcend geographical boundaries, offering viewers a vivid insight into the shared humanity that unites us.

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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

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134points

Multa Nocte 11 months ago

Stunning picture!

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#7

Peru

Peru

Final score:

134points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

My brother ALWAYS got to hold the new kitten in the official new kitten picture. When I was five, I told my mom it wasn't fair. She said, "You know, you're right. Go get the kitten." She stopped what she was doing and took several pictures of just me and the kitten.

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In his mission to capture the essence of humanity, Massimo Bietti's work demonstrates the power of photography in understanding other cultures and appreciating the richness of their diversity.

#8

Russia

Russia

Final score:

133points

Paul Pienkowski 11 months ago

Cute lil plushie wolf

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#9

India

India

Final score:

131points

Phoenix🇬🇧 11 months ago

Love the colours.

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#10

Nepal

Nepal

Final score:

130points

In_the_gorge 11 months ago

I got your nose!

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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Final score:

127points

Anne Jones 11 months ago

That’s the kiddie from the previous photo.

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#12

Malaysia

Malaysia

Final score:

126points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Love at first scratch.

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#13

Vietnam

Vietnam

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125points

Paul Pienkowski 11 months ago

It looks like they're poor in this photo. Then you see the children smiling and blowing bubbles. They're probably happier than most billionaires.

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#14

India

India

Final score:

125points

Multa Nocte 11 months ago

What beauty!

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#15

Peru

Peru

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123points

In_the_gorge 11 months ago

Look at them! Little loves!

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#16

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

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119points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Reminds me of having a full skirt, and spinning until I about fell over, just to see it fly.

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Nepal

Nepal

Final score:

117points

In_the_gorge 11 months ago (edited)

Yep. I can relate to this in a few ways.

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#18

Russia

Russia

Final score:

114points

Annabelle 11 months ago (edited)

If you like this picture, these YouTube clips are amazing. https://m.youtube.com/@patrushevs_stories

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#19

India

India

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113points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

What kind of bird is using her for a nest?

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#20

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Final score:

104points

Paul Pienkowski 11 months ago

Pupper!!!!!!

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#21

Peru

Peru

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103points

Janina Prado 11 months ago

What fun! I can hear their giggles.

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#22

India

India

Final score:

101points

Emilia 11 months ago

Beautiful

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#23

India

India

Final score:

100points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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#24

Cambodia

Cambodia

Final score:

92points

Stella Andrews 11 months ago

Precious!!

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#25

Nepal

Nepal

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89points

Mrs.C 11 months ago

Peek a boo

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#26

Japan

Japan

Final score:

88points

Ash 11 months ago

"You came to the wrong neighborhood, kid."

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#27

India

India

Final score:

86points

Shannon Kathleen 11 months ago

Old soul

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#28

India

India

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84points

Marjorie Macrae 11 months ago

She looks afraid.

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#29

India

India

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81points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Awwwwwww. It's so cute when the dog is as big as the kid.

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#30

India

India

Final score:

79points

Phoenix🇬🇧 11 months ago

I love the outdoor bed thing. I'm actually wondering if I could make something like that.

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#31

Malaysia

Malaysia

Final score:

78points

SentiMental Soul 11 months ago

Long day

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#32

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Final score:

75points

Paul Pienkowski 11 months ago

"can you take someone else's photo for awhile?"

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#33

India

India

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73points

Ash 11 months ago

I cannot imagine getting a kid this young to sit still while you apply kohl eyeliner lol <3

26points

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#34

Nepal

Nepal

Final score:

72points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Hello Kitty!

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#35

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Final score:

70points

third molar 11 months ago

TIL everyone from vanuatu has hair like vogue model

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#36

India

India

Final score:

67points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

Do you mind? We're having a meeting, here!

23points

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#37

India

India

Final score:

66points

Paul Pienkowski 11 months ago

My reasons to visit India list gets longer each day. I will check this off my bucket list someday!

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#38

India

India

Final score:

63points

Eric Williams 11 months ago

Hmm. sunblock and waterproofing. Living in the PNW, this could be useful.

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#39

Cambodia

Cambodia

Final score:

62points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

His expression.

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#40

India

India

Final score:

62points

#41

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Final score:

59points

Mrs.C 11 months ago

He looks like an actor from the 1970s. Cool picture

12points

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#42

India

India

Final score:

59points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

I don't know what her brother just did, but he's going to get it!

29points

#43

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Final score:

55points

Eric Williams 11 months ago

It's their culture FFS! Be respectful!

39points

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#44

Nepal

Nepal

Final score:

53points

Janet Floyd 11 months ago

Honestly, these photos would make the most awesome gallery wall.

2points

#45

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Final score:

52points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

I think the piglet should be worried about its future.

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I'm always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved. Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.

My name is Gabriela, and I’m a Community Manager at Bored Panda. In real life, it means that every day, together with my team, I ensure that all the posts submitted by our creative pandas display their work in the best possible way. I'm always on the lookout for new artists who would like to join our community and share their content with a wide audience. In addition to that, I keep my finger on the community pulse and supervise its activity, ensuring that any problems our members experience on our website are promptly resolved. Before joining the Bored Panda team, I worked as a freelancer, offering my creative services to people around the world—starting with graphic design, photography, and finally videos. Now, I pursue these activities only as a hobby, capturing moments with my cats and documenting new places I visit during my travels.

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John Harrison 11 months ago

These are certainly all incredible, beautiful pictures of children. Some of them might not really be representative of what childhood looks like. Meaning, they might not be what children COMMONLY look like, on any given day, in that part of the world.

8points

Jessica Bertram 11 months ago

I understand your meaning: many of these children are dressed for festivals/high holy days/ meeting outsiders.

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IndoGrrlRN67 11 months ago

These are beautiful!

6points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

All kids are beautiful.

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Tacos in Tijuana 11 months ago

Some of these are really outstanding. But there are others that look AI generated. I know that in some circles it's OK and still considered "art." But I disagree

3points

LokisLilButterknife 11 months ago

Just curious what makes you think that these portraits use AI? They look more HDR to me or edited to emphasize colour or sharpness.

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John Harrison 11 months ago

These are certainly all incredible, beautiful pictures of children. Some of them might not really be representative of what childhood looks like. Meaning, they might not be what children COMMONLY look like, on any given day, in that part of the world.

8points

Jessica Bertram 11 months ago

I understand your meaning: many of these children are dressed for festivals/high holy days/ meeting outsiders.

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IndoGrrlRN67 11 months ago

These are beautiful!

6points

Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 11 months ago

All kids are beautiful.

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Tacos in Tijuana 11 months ago

Some of these are really outstanding. But there are others that look AI generated. I know that in some circles it's OK and still considered "art." But I disagree

3points

LokisLilButterknife 11 months ago

Just curious what makes you think that these portraits use AI? They look more HDR to me or edited to emphasize colour or sharpness.

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