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23-JAN-2008	Pretty Petals

Shaven

Batu Caves, Malaysia

A little girl having her head shaven. Must have been a frightening experience with her tears rolling down her cheek.
NB: I have no idea why they shave the head but this is as close as I can get for an explanation:
"One way of doing penance, especially for children is to shave the head (and facial hair for others)"

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XiaoBernard99		25-Feb-2008 17:07
Very nice ,weel done and seen.Very sharp

Guenter Eh		29-Jan-2008 12:09
What a touching picture Tricia! Poor little girl! But it`s hard to "judge" about other culture...!

Brian McAllister		29-Jan-2008 06:57
Well seen and perfectly shot Tricia. Very journalistic....

Paco López		29-Jan-2008 06:29
Great!!!!!!!!! BV!

123		29-Jan-2008 05:33
I like that hairdo. :) V

Guest		29-Jan-2008 05:04
Great capture dear..

Dan Ng		29-Jan-2008 02:49
A perfect candid...the tears tell the story. Love the colors, expression and crop with just the arms visible. Great shot! V.

Denis Vincelette		29-Jan-2008 02:18
Why ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Very good photo even so ..... I love the way you see things and peoples ... and the way you show us what you see .... Congratulations .. but my awnser is still there ! Why But I do not ask that to you Tricia ... I am asking to myself why !!!!????