My wife's little brother, Oliver, came to visit recently. Oliver has Down's Syndrome and is such a joy to have around. He currently lives at a placed called Camphill Village... it's an amazing community out in the country of upstate New York... 600 acres of land. It's an intentional community for those with special needs. They have a cows and chickens, an organic vegetable and herb garden, a bakery. Everyone that lives there has a job. Really, an amazing place. I love this lil bugger. Everyone that has ever met him has such stories to tell. Though his communication is slow, he sometimes says the most profound, compassionate things. He'll be 25 this month.

These are all snapped with the K20D with natural light.

FA 31mm 1.8 @ 1/30 sec, F/4, iso 3200


Oliver's vision is very poor... glasses thicker than Coke bottles! This is a rare moment without his glasses...
FA 50mm 1.4 @ 1/30 sec, F/2, iso 800

[daacon]

Nice shots - I like the first one as it shows such Joy.

[hamidlmt]

Nice shots - I like the first one as it shows such Joy.

Our little 10 year old friend had just given him a cd.... yup, happy camper!

[gawan]

I like these photos! In the first he has such a wonderful content expression! The other shows the handsome side! Good conversion! I used to know many Down's people in a Camphill Village here in Finland, all most adorable people!

[hamidlmt]

I like these photos! In the first he has such a wonderful content expression! The other shows the handsome side! Good conversion! I used to know many Down's people in a Camphill Village here in Finland, all most adorable people!

Oh, yes... the European models of Camphill Village has spread. They are amazing places that have gathered amazing people!