Photographer’s Note
Kitgum, Northern Uganda - a region of terrible conflict, as the Lord's Resistance Army continue to abduct children and force them to fight against the UPDF. Tales of brutality, torture, rape and murder abound. And in the middle of it I found this wise old gentleman.
Pido is an Acholi tribesman, about 60 years old. He earns a small wage as Watchman at the Kitgum Town College.
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(11044) 2006-03-19 4:04
Very powerful portrait. The thought could be fear. Effective composition through such tight cropping.
lestans
(15546) 2006-03-19 4:41
Strong portrait of a strong man. Good cut. Very sharp. I like a lot ... very good work!
Livia
bantonbuju
(48830) 2006-03-19 5:01
very very powerful indeed!
this is an awesome portrait, lee, such a close up that i nearly "smell" the man's sweat;
best wishes, j.
Cuba-Junky
(2795) 2006-03-19 5:21
Interesting story ...
Beautiful picture, it is as if his face is painted with brown chocolate.
Great crop!
djembe-
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(48) 2006-03-19 13:59
wow, very nice shot and the text explain the situation...Great and regards ;)thanks for sharing
Robpulp
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(937) 2006-04-12 10:37
fantastic shot. great tight cropping and detail. it looks like a statue. well done
Photo Information
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Copyright: Lee Ridley (Foulplay)
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(138) - Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-03-11
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Nikon D 70s, Nikkor 18-70 DX
- Exposure: f/4.5, 1/160 seconds
- Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2006-03-19 4:01
