Previously unpublished photo of Gina

Nov.13, 2003: Manila, Philippines
Olympus E-10: 1/60s f/2.8 at 9.0mm iso80

This is a never before seen image of Gina at 10:08am in Manila on 11/13/2003 where she was eating all the breakfast she had that day, half an ear of corn - and happily playing with the only toys she had, a few wire coat hangers.

The image isn't "posed" or "staged" - I shot it as I found her when I rounded the corner of Pedro Gil Street.

Later that day (and posted below) is an image of her & her Family taking their lunch sitting on the sidewalk (RICE & some chili seasonings, and Pop Cola - nothing else), so from that day on, I always made sure to bring her food when I saw her, and her Father would always thank me for doing that; Gina would just smile & hug me, as she didn't speak any English at that point in time.

Thanks for reading today,
PJAMES