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Uncertain Future


Uncertain Future
Photo Information
Copyright: Adam Scotti (ascotti) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 49] (252)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-12-19
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 28-70mm f/2.8L
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Women and Children of Africa, Bwiti la veut ! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-11 8:02
Viewed: 1015
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We were out covering a womens cooperative in northern Rwanda when I shot this. After having taking the photos I wanted of the project, I moved outside to get a shot of everyone at the window looking in to the other photographer. Obviously that is not the case as they were watching me too. I then chose to walk around the area and into an abandoned mud house. Sure enough, 5 kids followed me into the house which offered almost perfect lighting on their faces. Overall they were very excited to be getting photos taken of them and then to see them on the screen. There was the one boy in the back who was very hesitant about the photos but intrigues nonetheless.

I really think their eyes captures themselves and their perception of the camera almost perfectly. The only editing I have done on this picture is converting it to BW and burning the edges in Adobe Lightroom.

This was my first time using the 40D for something other than sports and I was very pleased with the outcome.

Following the genocide, many kids were left as orphans, while others just came into the world from victims of rape. Many families have taken on their kids' friends and those of neighbors, even in some cases complete strangers. Because they are primarily agriculturalists, the more children the better. Unfortunately it it now getting out of control as Africa's most densely populated nation in which you can travel East to West in 5 hours, as well as North to South.
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Hey Adam,

You have a real touch for portraits. Great timing on this one, defining moment stopped perfectly. Great compo and light/shadow-work also.

Cya round

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  • BennyV Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 1 N: 288] (1285)
  • [2008-01-11 10:59]

Hello Adam,

This is a great journalist's portrait. Also your note I find very interesting. This is the kind of upload I really appreciate. Thanks & keep up the good work!

Benny

Great capture of those defying eyes of the boy at the back. Very good note, thanxs for sharing,

Maria

Bonsoir Adam,
Un magnifique portrait de ces deux enfants. Très bon choix du noir et blanc. Merci pour le partage.
Philippe

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  • bwiti Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 783 W: 92 N: 1035] (5994)
  • [2008-01-11 16:11]

Absolutely magnificent!
What can I to say more ? How to describe the mysterious beauty ? How describe the terrible beauty of a bruised country...
Thousand congratulations...

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  • nbj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 490 W: 0 N: 55] (1613)
  • [2008-01-23 8:17]

love the eyes, all four of them, the expression, the tones and the crop. really good.

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  • cabar Silver Star Critiquer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-26 11:07]

Very strong picture. My compliments

Intense. Touching. Greeaaaat! :-)
Javier

It's a good photography, Adam.

Somehow - I got the feeling that your photographs don't respond to your (overtalked) notes...

Usually - your photos are some sort of photographic tricks rather (close ups, one-eye effect, sharp
B & W conversions, textures of the skins...

Great... But...???
There is very little in them of what you are writing about !!

The gorrila photo...?
I think that's the one of being a good, responsive illustration to the text in your note.

Thanks, Adam.

.....................

I've never been to Africa, but I can easily imagine your passion for that place...

Stay well, pal.

george

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