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White men can't dance


White men can't dance
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Copyright: Kari Tanskanen (ktanska) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2624 W: 58 N: 2232] (11581)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1998-01
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Minolta Dynax 500si
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-27 2:46
Viewed: 2429
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shot at the premises of Olukonda National Monument, location of the first mission station of Finnish missionaries in Owamboland, found in 1871.

While I can't really describe this dance,or any other
kind for that matter, the joy and spontaneity was really great. The show was arranged for us, but tourism industry is not very extensive in northern Namibia, and the dancers, including small children, really enjoyed showing their best to us.

More about Olukonda here: http://namibweb.com/olukonda.htm
and travel in Owamboland here: http://www.travelnews.com.na/index.php?fArticleId=492
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Hi Kari, the girls are having a great time here. They may be having to perform for you, but I think they are also enjoying themselves more so!
You have captured them well, and I love the scene. Thank you for sharing,
Janice

beautiful the joy of these dancers, well captured and beautiful situation, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

Nice capture, Kari. Although you have said this show was arranged for you, it doesn't look like it. It looks quite spontaneous and I think that's what makes this shot. It does lack some sharpness, but I note this is quite an old scan, so that would explain it. Cheers . . . David

Great sense of movement and joy, it looks truly natural - and as David says, it doesn't look as if the show was arranged.
Great work!

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