Happiness in the air... or not Photo

Photographer’s Note

Every white person who has spent some time in Africa must have experienced that at least once. A little boy/girl who get traumatised as soon as he/she sees a white face... :-). This little guy spent his afternoon hiding behind his father at the local "maquis" as he was so scared of me, only once he looked towards me and I got this shot (hand held). Yeah I know it was not so nice from me (but then we became friends :-)).
When he'll grow-up he might not even remember he got so scared of white faces as a child and he'll probably behave like his cousin in the background...

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jonathan_hart (22580) 2007-04-23 11:10

hello Vincent
funny photo and scene ! i like the disposition of the 3 persons in your frame, very spontaneous, good catch, well done
regards
jo

gelor (3224) 2007-04-23 12:45

Bonjour Vincent,
Jolie composition pour ces trois personnages fort sympathiques. Je cherche le plan sur lequel a été faite la mise au point cependant. Merci.
Gérard

Anna-- (7739) 2007-04-23 15:42

Ciao Vincent,
very amusing scene and what tenderness this little child! :)
Interesting and nice note.
Anna

Jgirl (27) 2007-06-11 22:31

Aw great shot, Vincent, what a moment captured :D I love how the child's father and cousin are so amused at his tears!

There's some quality issues with this shot, but I suppose it can't be helped, when you have a moment like that, you can't stop to compose your shot, just grab it!