Freedom – Photographic Expression

Case Studies: Thailand

This photo was one of the most impressive and received much acknowledgement from the other children. The small pond with its tranquillizing, cooling effect, the whole peaceable setting and the general mood of peace and tranquillity were a very appropriate expression of a situation depicting the opposite of violence - i.e. the absence of violence. Particularly impressive is the fact that the photo, as such, is not very spectacular, or `loud', but the children have, nevertheless, sensed the mood and documented it.

researcher's comment

All these photographs and text come from research conducted by SOS Children’s Village Hermann Gmeiner Academy. Copyright is reserved and no unauthorized use permitted. Use for non-commercial purposes may be requested. The photographs formed part of a study in children’s photograph expression, using children living in SOS Children’s communities worldwide.