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the hands of children

the hands of children

These are hands of children in a rural village in Ghana, Africa. It's a place where water is scarce, education is rare, smiles are frequent, family is impo...
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These are hands of children in a rural village in Ghana, Africa. It's a place where water is scarce, education is rare, smiles are frequent, family is important and a visitor is sacred.
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Aperture f/8 ISO 320 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 42/1

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