The Ladies of Charity stepped up its fund raising campaigns
to finance the operation of the Home for the Aged. The PCSO subsidy was
reinstated through the efforts of Monsignor Monje in 1993. This financial
assistance continued up to 2001 when it was stopped after EDSA II. Again, it
was reinstated in 2003. However, for 2004 up to now it has not been reinstated.
The whole of this series has been great in black and white Sidney...very strong.
Posted by: [terrorkitten] | December 09, 2007 at 03:32 AM
Such a powerful portrait. You can tell how stunning she must've been when she was younger.
Posted by: Ladybug | December 04, 2007 at 03:53 AM
un magnifique portrait
Posted by: La Chouette | December 04, 2007 at 02:47 AM
It reminds me of my lola. You can see the pain, laughter and sadness in her eyes.
Posted by: LAR | December 03, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Impressive shot! Reminds me of my 96-year old grandmother. It's good to know that there are kind-hearted people who are taking care of them.
Posted by: luna miranda | December 03, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Un portrait comme je les aime.
Vrai, authentique, marqué par une vie sûrement dure mais où l'on voit toujours dans les yeux ce désir de ne pas renoncer.
Posted by: Christian | December 03, 2007 at 06:33 PM
What a stunning portrait! Great tones. Each line must tell a story.
One of your best!
Posted by: ChickyBabe | December 03, 2007 at 05:56 PM
Les rides de cette dame deviennent belles avec ta photo !
Posted by: Gérard | December 03, 2007 at 05:45 PM
She has good-looking wrinkles. She really has lived. :) Wala pala financial assistance Home for the Aged. How about these elders' relatives?
Posted by: Tani | December 03, 2007 at 02:46 PM
This girl look like she's seen a lot.
Posted by: pieterbie | December 03, 2007 at 01:09 PM
Powerful portrait!
Posted by: Ashish Sidapara | December 03, 2007 at 01:12 AM
What a beautiful old woman. You've captured her very well.
Posted by: Susan Rose | December 02, 2007 at 11:40 PM
there's something about people with white hair and wrinkly skin that i love... this pic reminds me of van gogh's paintings. i kinda like the expression on this woman's face. you captured so much in this pic! :)
Posted by: acey | December 02, 2007 at 11:10 PM
chaque ride raconte son histoire, chaque ride parle de ses souvenirs..après tout de vieillir n'est pas trop mal :-) Superbe photo!!
Posted by: Dhanggit | December 02, 2007 at 09:25 PM
Now I remember my charyt ward patients... haaayyy
Posted by: Mon | December 02, 2007 at 08:56 PM
A moving picture. Thanks for sharing some background about this institution.
Posted by: Rach (Heart of Rachel) | December 02, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Extraordinary picture. Both the capture and treatment seem magnificent. In my view, a magnificent picture. Congratulations.
Greetings.
Posted by: Ricardo | December 02, 2007 at 05:50 PM
A very worthwhile charity and an excellent portrait.
Posted by: haggis basher | December 02, 2007 at 05:13 PM
A very worthwhile charity and an excellent portrait.
Posted by: | December 02, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Nice portrait!
Posted by: Zing | December 02, 2007 at 12:00 PM
It's always good to help charity organisations. I'm impressed with those who put their hearts and souls into helping the less privileged.
:D
Posted by: | December 02, 2007 at 11:25 AM
What a beautiful Lady of Charity and as always you've capture the person so well.
Btw: I was in Brussels last week you know :-)
Posted by: RennyBA | December 02, 2007 at 07:53 AM
That's sad for the lola's. It's incredible how many bad situations there are in the world.
Posted by: Hildegarde | December 02, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Tu as réussi un très beau portrait de cette dame, Sidney !
Drainer les fonds publics ou privés est toujours difficile. Les besoins sont énormes...
Gros bisous :0010:
Posted by: siratus | December 02, 2007 at 07:01 AM
sad when one cannot raise funds ... Very strong portrait!
Posted by: Intern | December 02, 2007 at 06:56 AM