Touching lives through photography... That is what it is all about for this amateur photographer...

The photo below, of an Austrian boy (named Hans Werfel) hugging a new pair of shoes, was taken by Gerald Waller at the Am Himmel orphanage, Austria in 1946. The first time I saw this photo (which first appeared in LIFE magazine on December 30, 1946) was in The Best of LIFE magazine, in my school library, way back in 1981.

Look at the expression on his face!!! This photo is why I shoot people...

 

 

ps: my email is azlijamil@gmail.com

 

ps: The caption to the photo in LIFE magazine:

 

EUROPE’S CHILDREN – Christmas brings joy and sadness

For many of Europe’s children there was a Santa Claus this Christmas. When a big box from the American Red Cross arrived at Vienna’s Am Himmel orphanage, shoes and coats and dresses tumbled out. Like the youngster (pictured), the children who had seen no new clothes throughout the war smiled to high heaven. But for thousands of other European children there was no Santa Claus. When a boatload of illegal Jewish immigrants arrived at Haifa, Palestine recently, two Polish children (picture to follow) got separated from their parents. Tears filled the eyes of the boy, and his wan sister clutched him protectively. They were later reunited with their parents, but the whole family was shipped to Cyprus.

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  • JoinedJuly 2006
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Thanks Azli Jamil for sharing such beautiful street photographies. Rare to see in Flickr ... Hope you will continue to post. Regards Gabriele

July 25, 2021

Wonderful gallery Azli Jamil ! Thanks for sharing and for visiting my photostream.

February 8, 2021

Ohhhhh A LOT thank you Azli Jamil for this sharing these looks on these portraits of all faces an admirer of France

December 15, 2020

Thank you for your comment on my photo. I am grateful that your comment brought me to your gallery. I am touched by your work and can see the heart with which you capture the world. In Japan there is a word 'Wabi-sabi.' Both life and art are beautiful not because they are perfect and eternal, but because they are imper… Read more

Thank you for your comment on my photo. I am grateful that your comment brought me to your gallery. I am touched by your work and can see the heart with which you capture the world. In Japan there is a word 'Wabi-sabi.' Both life and art are beautiful not because they are perfect and eternal, but because they are imperfect and fleeting. You're photos find the beauty in the imperfect, life in the decay, and love in the struggle. Your work is inspiring and contemplative. Thank you for sharing.

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August 29, 2020

Amazing photostream ! Absolute joy watching it ! Your photos excite, they are capable of opening the mind and heart of the observer .... in your portraits you can read the story of a life .... Congratulations , this is Photography , thank you !

July 11, 2020

You have a gallery full of life and color. Magnificent. The portraits are fantastic and very few people can boast of doing this kind of photography. Feliciades. Mayte.

May 18, 2020

ciao credo che le tue foto più che foto siano dei veri e propri documenti capaci di aprire la mente ed il cuore. le persone sono il tuo soggetto preferito ma io in ognuna leggo la storia di una vita. grazie per riempirmi di emozioni con le tue foto. ne aspetto, anzi sono certo, ne aspettiamo tante altre.

April 26, 2020

I have to say, Azil, that your pics are full of sensitivity. When I see your people images, deep feelings come to mind. The way you take them, makes the viewer's mind think about those persons and their lives. None of us keep indifferent when watching your work. You're a great photographer, my most sincere congratulati… Read more

I have to say, Azil, that your pics are full of sensitivity. When I see your people images, deep feelings come to mind. The way you take them, makes the viewer's mind think about those persons and their lives. None of us keep indifferent when watching your work. You're a great photographer, my most sincere congratulations!!

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April 22, 2020
Gainful Toy (deleted)

A great photographer and a good man

April 15, 2020

Une galerie vraiment exceptionnelle, des portraits émouvants et des scènes de rue de toute beauté !! Merci de tout coeur de partager toutes ces merveilles !!

February 24, 2020
Marc Go says:

Superbe galerie. Félicitations pour ce magnifique travail.

February 17, 2020

A truly amazing art-gallery! Azli Jamil brings living Asia to us.

February 10, 2020

Photos: ...that remember, that make me think, that stay in my head, that have depth and abundance. Just great!

January 18, 2020

You have a gift, evident in these portraits. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

January 14, 2020

I've seen your gallery. It’s really an absolute delight to watch your photos! All the portraits, street,… are breathtaking, stunning! So lively that it conveys the emotive story behind. Thank you for helping me to understand the life, the country, the people in the countries that I haven't had the chance to go to. I re… Read more

I've seen your gallery. It’s really an absolute delight to watch your photos! All the portraits, street,… are breathtaking, stunning! So lively that it conveys the emotive story behind. Thank you for helping me to understand the life, the country, the people in the countries that I haven't had the chance to go to. I really admire your talent through the photos you have taken, I cannot use words to express its beauty. I'm not really good at English, so if there are any errors in the words and grammar, please hope you understand.

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December 28, 2019

Congratulations, your photo gallery is valuable Ivan

December 28, 2019

its an honour to follow such an artist wonderful gallery with huhe humanity + technic and esthetic necessary visit !!!

December 20, 2019

Non posso che condividere ciò che già in tantissimi hanno scritto, sui tuoi scatti, su ciò che trasmettono, cogli sempre l'attimo, metti sempre l'umanità ai primi posti. Sei un grandissimo osservatore delle cose ma anche delle persone, gli scatti che fai ai bambini sono semplici e straordinari. Davvero riesci sempre a … Read more

Non posso che condividere ciò che già in tantissimi hanno scritto, sui tuoi scatti, su ciò che trasmettono, cogli sempre l'attimo, metti sempre l'umanità ai primi posti. Sei un grandissimo osservatore delle cose ma anche delle persone, gli scatti che fai ai bambini sono semplici e straordinari. Davvero riesci sempre a sorprendere. grazie per volerli condividere con noi. Aspettiamo nuovi scatti che ci parlano ancora...e anche di te. A presto!

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December 5, 2019

Wonderful. love your work. thank you for sharing

November 25, 2019

fantastiche foto ..indimenticabili......danno forte emozione e fanno capire che noi siamo fortunati e che al mondo ci sono molte situazioni di enorme poverta' ..grazie

November 23, 2019

YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MANNER IN WHICH YOU TRANSFER YOUR VISION INTO A PHOTOGRAPH, EACH AND EVERYONE YOU POST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENT ON ONE OF MY PORTRAITS (FOOTBALL PLAYER) AND THUS INTRODUCING YOUR ART TO ME. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF YOUR SUPERB WORKS. TAKE CARE, SINCERELY, ALEXANDER R MARKOVIC TORON… Read more

YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MANNER IN WHICH YOU TRANSFER YOUR VISION INTO A PHOTOGRAPH, EACH AND EVERYONE YOU POST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENT ON ONE OF MY PORTRAITS (FOOTBALL PLAYER) AND THUS INTRODUCING YOUR ART TO ME. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF YOUR SUPERB WORKS. TAKE CARE, SINCERELY, ALEXANDER R MARKOVIC TORONTO ON CANADA HOME TOWN WAWA ON CANADA

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November 9, 2019

A very human approach to sometimes difficult realities without falling into aestheticism.

November 9, 2019

Amazing composition and excellent use of light!!!!

October 11, 2019

Handsome, expressive and non-concealing images of people's lives. Strong photography!

October 11, 2019

Exceptional collection of expressive and dynamic photos. Great stuff, great captures and composition.

October 7, 2019
jefdgeo says:

exceptionnelle galerie !

October 3, 2019

Your work is fantastic, it's like a manual on how to shoot well. Thank you for providing us with these great moments.

September 29, 2019
Dan says:

This is first class photography. Wonderful images, thanks for sharing.

September 23, 2019
*bg~ says:

This is Photography!!!!!! Thank you

September 23, 2019

Eres un fotógrafo excepcional. Ha sido un don pasear por tu galería que es una auténtica obra de arte. ¡Felicidades! Saludos cordiales desde Madrid, Carlos

September 3, 2019

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