Rustik Mali Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

real genuine smiles and joy is all you will find amongest one of the poorest countries in the world. I do research 160km north of the capital (Bamako) in a city called Djenne, mostly farmer folk living in mud huts. my first impressions of these cities were the memories of my ancient history classes and how people lived, yet people here still live that way. They live without worry and in complete harmony with their surroundings. This boy was tending his cattle, he glanced back and I took this photo.

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dareco (17024) 2007-12-01 14:36

I absolutely love this!! Fantastic lighting and expression. TFS I must add this to my favorites.

Newair (321) 2007-12-01 15:25

Great capture, Robert. Excellent sharp focus and narrow dof. TFS

Alan

ilvao (2248) 2007-12-02 0:14

Bonjour Robert,

I like your photo with the green background and the green shirt
also the child expression is just great
with the grass in the mouth it's superb
i would probably cut the black left corner
all the best in Mali
Olivier

aadilj (17950) 2007-12-02 21:36

Good portrait. Very penetrative. I like the way you have composed this one with a fantastic pov and perspective and good use of the colours. the textures are lovely and fresh too. The scene is well captured. the image has impact.

soma (943) 2007-12-03 4:11

what a kid with such a vivid personalty !! his smile , attiude and eye look is just amazing ...
congrats on ur first rustik post :)

jcdurka1 (1940) 2007-12-03 9:25

Great shot, the unfocus background enhance very well the portrait of this child and the color is amazing.
Very well done,
Jean-Claude

toto (18537) 2007-12-04 0:36

belle photo de ce brin d' herbe ,il est bien net,et accessoirement le gamin aussi, belle prise de ce gamin qui sourie de tout son visage. Le flou arrière est bien car il augmente la netteté du gamin. Belle prise.
Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

marietom (31762) 2007-12-06 0:50

Bonjour Robert,

Ah, le Mali ! J'y suis allée, et en garde un grand souvenir, de gens vraiment accueillants !
Beau portrait ici, souriant, avenant, avec un beau fond aux couleurs de l'Afrique.
Marie

radiohead (333) 2008-07-12 23:33

Hi Robert,

This is a particularly striking image. The lighting and colours are wonderful and I love the boy's expression. I would crop the dark left corner so that it is more balanced in the foreground. Overall though it is fantastic!

Regards,
Michele