The Family
Xining, China 2007
She might have to beg, but she has pride. She turns her face away from my lens. She is ashamed to be photographed by a foreigner. I would be, too. She has come to the largest mosque in Qinghai Provence on a Friday to beg. She knows the men who come to pray will be in a mood to give as giving alms is a tenet of Islam. From the amount of money in her box and the fistful of bills in her hand, the worshippers are generous.
When I look at this photo, my eye goes to the bright, curious, face of the boy in her lap. He knows I’m different and he’s watching to see what I will do.
Impressive phograph by Rosemary Sheel…….can we conclusively say that begging is a social evil or….
Hi, Hamir,
begging is a social evil or …what is your idea? Let me know.
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