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Uploaded: 01/31/09 2:26 AM GMT
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remember, i told you that the masai school had a chalkboard. this child sang the ABC song while pointing to each letter. the other children in the class sang the song, too. since it was a bit dark and since i didn't have a tripod you will find that things closest to me are not in focus. i decided to leave the heads at the bottom and verticals on the side thinking they made a frame. i didn't want to crop any of the draping on the child. thanks in advance for any comments. ENJOY!
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+nmsmith
01/31/09 2:52 AM GMT
A very poignant image, my friend. Nice post.
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Great post, Jen. Just like the school I attended. lol Really, the people are very creative and seem to make do with very little. I love the story I am seeing and leaving the verticals was a good idea.
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"Felicity is a tree whose root is certitude and crown is serenity"...Frithjof Schoun
Another good one Jen. The child seems intent and one seems anxious to give an answer. It is nice to see the learning process at its roots. I wouldn't have cropped anything either.
Tick
Tick
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Check the shadows to see if you are there
I have to agree with the comments above. It's a very poignant pic for me as I remember when I learned to read...what a magical time it is.
Great photo, and your decision making was flawless.
:)PJ
Great photo, and your decision making was flawless.
:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
I like it as it is, nicely thought out, and very well done.
Winona
Winona
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It's a complete shock! The only window to life is the chalk board that will free the pupils from their wooden prison. I know my comment is paternalist. The Masai are proud people and they would not agree.
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Viva la vida!
love this shot, you were lucky to be able to see inside that world even if only for a short time!
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This is true inspiration. No matter what your resources are, you can still learn with the bare minimum!
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Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
Think 'too dark' and 'not in focus' doesn't count that much for this image, as it gives us a perfect view of life in this part of the world. Hard to imagine for us that kids are getting their school education this way. On the other hand it does realize me that a lot of children in Africa aren't even able to visit a school. Great post to me Jen!
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Cornelius was here to enjoy your image. Please CLICK HERE to see his work!
Knowledge is power!! Compelling piece!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
You do upload some good thought provoking shots Jen..Richie x.
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Schizophrenia beats being alone.
This Image is a Wonderful Lesson in itself Jen.
This Photo should be shown to Our Children here to remind them of how good they have it.
Thanks for sharing.
E J
This Photo should be shown to Our Children here to remind them of how good they have it.
Thanks for sharing.
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Wonderful shot Jen! This photo speaks volumes!
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
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I love the image and theme...No other words required...
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"Who says the music's dyin' in the streets?...Don't know what they talk about...I like my music wakin' up the dead...Don't tell me to turn it down!!!" - Motley Crue ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
Fantastic shot - thanks for posting it!
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"Keep what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is inherently your own, thus inspired by everything and limited to nothing."
no explanations necessary. The subject of the picture is in focus,and the picture tells a story. You should spend more time taking pictures of people. You are good at it. Not carrying a tripod, opps! thats not being prepared. The only thing I would of preferred is a little more side view of the child's face.Good job, do more please.
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While trying to create good pictures, I feel as if I am standing on the edge of Insanity. There is a door. I found myself knocking on the door. The door opened.. . . I was knocking from the inside. Oh Rats!