Definitely a 'keeper' shot! This is a wonderful human interest image, Jen. The clarity is excellent and the poses are spontaneous and there is just so much to see and contemplate. The woman's earrings (and the man's too) for example amaze me; where they are and how huge they are. The colors are so bright, yet the house is so plain and simple AND moveable! These people can't be blamed for contributing to global warming, that's for sure. And the most remarkable thing is, even though it appears that they don't have lots of material goods, they are smiling and look happy! LOVE THIS SHOT!

I agree with Cindy all the way. I could not say it better. Fantastic. ♥:)sandi♥

Excellent from every aspect. Wonderful moment. Many thanks for sharing!

Nice pic...and the Jones family lives next door and naturally they are trying to keep up with them.

I do like this very candid family picture

All the comments are up to the point.
Can this be real ?
I have always thought that such tribes were living in reserves so to say - like in museums - these days.
This reminds me an eternal question - to live [=in our western style = to have, possess and use] or to be [=in this style of Masai = just enjoy the simple things]. The question must remain unanswered.
OK - those guys must have their own priorities and nobody knows whose priorities are more important ...

If you never had it, most likely you won't miss it. Looks like they are satisfied with their lot in life. Great capture Jen. You must have looked friendly because they look at ease with you.

:)Tick

This image was yesterday already anounced in my friends list Jen, but couldn't find it. Think you've deleted it. Glad it's back now as it's not only a wonderful but very interesting image as well. Last winter we had on one of the cannels of Dutch TV a program in which one could see a kind of exchange. A Masai family came to Holland for a couple of weeks and lived a Dutch 'luxery' life for that time, but on the other hand a Dutch family went to Tanzania to spend some time between the Masai to live with the same conditions as the Masai. So Marzena, reading your comment above, This is REAL!
Excellent work Jen! Thanks for that.
Regards, Cornelius

Excellent and Very Nice family portrait,Jen..

Makes me really appreciate what I have.
Thanks for making look once and think twice.

E J

I love this image. A very interesting people

What a Great "culture" shot Jen!!
Gives a whole different perspective on "Homes".

So much has been said about this image and all so true - a most thought-provoking image Jen - exceptional.

what a great portrait of a family. nice work. ~abby

Des gens heureux qui vivent des bienfaits de la terre..Bravo for that super moment's of life

Jen, great portrait.

i have just been looking at your gallery and these shots of the masai village and the elephants are really cool, i like the people shots, what a different life they have to us! looks like a great trip!

Reminds me of a National Geographic shot. Wonderful image, I personally love African culture/people shots, and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing!