The Four Musketeers Photo

Photographer’s Note

These four children were just playing in the street when we stopped to look at some ruins by the side of the road. As we all jumped out of the truck, I watched these children just staring at us, fascinated and curious about our truck, our cameras, our "exotic" look. Shy, wouldn't come near us, hiding behind trees, running around a corner. Peeking around to look at us, smiling. We walked around, the shy children slowly became bolder, coming closer, starting to giggle, pointing. I showed them a picture on my cameras LCD screen...WOW, what a reaction. Screams, laughter, running around. Christmas morning. So excited you couldn't contain them. After they saw their own faces, in full color, smiling back at them...well, forget it... A truly great memory from my travels, fleeting at the time, but something I will look back on and remember for a lifetime.

...and I have no idea what state Abomey is in. I've looked in two guidebooks and the states don't match up with the ones on TE, so if anyone knows for sure, please let me know.

Some more of my photos from Benin on Pbase.

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goodwill (4029) 2008-07-11 13:09

Advertisement for the kids underwear.............white and only white and available only with John, at Trekearth.
Your shot makes me smile..................intersting, intersting and intersting.

Well Done.

Rajeev

holmertz (9805) 2008-07-12 3:14

Hello John,
Charming, spontaneous kids and a relaxed snapshot with good colours. I posted a couple of pictures from Benin some time ago, one of them from Abomey, and I figured out somehow that the state is called Zou. At least it got into the right place on the TE map of Benin.
Regards,
Gert

dvlazar (6488) 2008-07-12 8:09

Hey - Great to see you active again on TE to share your Africa pictures with us...
Nice photo, full of spirit and excitement. What are those protuberences coming from the kids' stomachs??
I must admit thats the first time ive used the word 'protuberance' in a TE critique.
Cheers.
:) David.

berek (28951) 2008-07-13 5:04

Hi John,
interesting view from the life. I like clear picture and your secret message. have a nice Sunday
Burak Erek

radiohead (335) 2008-08-08 18:00

Hi John,
Beautiful subjects, fantastic colours and light. Thanks for the great note also. Well done!
Regards, Michele.

Waylim (10981) 2009-03-12 9:11

John,
really beautiful shot, 4 times the cariosity and 4 time the happiness. wonderful details and beuatiful tone of theri sky that shine under the light, the moment is really cute, each has something going. Great daily life shot in this rary visit locations. Love it. wonderful gallery.
Way

MarcT (21103) 2009-04-25 22:31

Hi John,
Nice title to your picture. I like the little girl coming in your direction.
Best wishes
Marc