Gina, early morning - Jan.1, 2005

Jan.1, 2005: Manila, Philippines
Olympus E-1, Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Digital: 1/60s f/3.4 at 48.0mm iso400

New Years Day, 7:38am - I had just arrived in Manila the night before - and on the same day I photographed Rosa eating her simple breakfast on the street (posted elsewhere here), I found Gina again just after she awoke on the same street.

Gina saw me comming around the corner & immediately recognized me and gave me that huge smile of hers, and this is a very important image for me, as Gina always does this when she sees me on the days that I arrive; she always runs over to hug me, and I always bring her her breakfast.
...I'll go out to find her again early on the morning of Nov.15, 2006 after I arrive - I just wish I could do more for her, and every time I see her, I just feel that my hands are tied in terms of what I'm able to do.

She needs daily meals, she needs to be in a school, she needs some clean clothes & a daily bath; she needs some love & attention, she needs a place to live - a safe place to sleep, she needs simple medicines when shes sick, etc, etc.

She needs to be off that damn street.

Good Sunday Morning to all of you reading today,
PJAMES