Cuenca Kids 1750
by Al Bourassa
Title
Cuenca Kids 1750
Artist
Al Bourassa
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Artworks
Description
MELT YOUR HEART with the children of Ecuador.
Not everything is wine and roses in any country, as poverty shows itself occasionally. The heavy Catholic presence and limited birth control result in large families in the indigenous population who desperately work hard in the fields to provide the food for the country, and the world. However trying to raise large families in those harsh economic conditions causes most families to make hard choices and some children are simply abandoned in the cities to fend for themselves.
These particular boys work hard to shine shies to make enough money to feed and clothe themselves, even if they are likely living on the street. That is evident by the filthy clothing.
Many quickly lose their innocence and fall prey to the sex trade at a very early age which is heartbreaking. Many resort to pickpocketing and petty thievery to survive.
This digitally altered artwork is derived from a photograph taken April 2/10 at Cuenca, Ecuador, South America, nestled in the Andes Mountains.
Final processing done with Smart Photo Editor and Photoshop.
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May 2nd, 2023
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