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Photographer’s Note

I found a tiny muslim school in a small village near Turpan and heard someone reciting Koran. I causously stepped in, and saw a bright-looking Uygr boy calmly closed his Koran when his eyes meet with my camera.
I asked him why and he replied that taking photo of Koran is a sort of blasphemy. I don't know if this is true or not, but anyway apologized him about disturbing his study.

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aadilj (17950) 2007-08-23 1:07

This surely is one of those rare insights we get into the Chinese way of life. Its a rather innocent shot that talks about freedom of education in China. The colours are sombre and textures lovely

ryno (4576) 2007-08-23 1:16

Hi JS, this is a very good portrait study of this young boy. Excellent natural light from the side highlights his facial features and the background detail plays its part in making this a fine photo.
Regards,
Ryno

Andro (4) 2007-08-23 1:33

Hi
Excellent portrait...

wolf38 (12493) 2007-08-23 3:34

Hello photo friend. Your photo pleases me very well. It is a outstanding study. Exemplary and perfectly. Best regards, Wolfgang.

jcdurka1 (1940) 2007-08-23 4:55

Great portrait that include a nice contrast between the two boys that compose it, one in the light and the other in the dark.
Very well done,
Jean-Claude

Photo Information

Copyright: JS Lee (jslee) (2735)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-11
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Sony Alfa DSLR A100
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): écoles d'ici et d'ailleurs, Classrooms worldwide [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-23 1:04