African music Photo

Photographer’s Note

Shot taken during the traditional festivities of Yassap, a village not far from Abidjan (50 kilometers)

Image prise durant les fêtes traditionnelles de Yassap, un village pas très loin d'Abidjan (50 kms)

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AiresSantos (42624) 2008-08-14 23:29

Hi Gaby
Another portrait another happy smile !
Great capture of this event. I like your POV and details
Thanks for sharing and have a nice day
Aires

dvlazar (6488) 2008-08-14 23:32

Bonjour Gaby,
Nice music themed shot - I like this high angle as well, keeping the moment interesting. The drum is well framed in the lower right and stands out.
Cheers!
Dave

devimeuxbe (56100) 2008-08-14 23:50

Bonjour Gaby
tu avais un point de vue parfait pour cadrer ce musicien et son instrument. C'est une image dynamique et pleine de jioe.
Amicalement
Bertrand

thea0211 (1355) 2008-08-15 0:33

hi gaby,
seeing your photo makes me instantly 'hear' those brilliant african sounds (i really wish i could hear them right now!)
so full of life, so full of rhythms we can't even get close to no matter how hard we try hard ;o)
... no idea why but to me those increasing rhythms (as they sound in my head right now) seem/sound like the sounds at the beginning of life ... or even better the beginning of the world? (probably this doesn't make much sense, though ;o)
well captured instance of colorful (in sights and sounds) festivities, love his(their) friendly smile(s)
thank you,
dora

eversmile (6343) 2008-08-15 1:44

Bonjour Gaby,

Une belle capture avec des couleurs bien franches, éclatantes, une bonne netteté et une ambiance pleine de félicité! Bravo!
Amicalement,
Marine

fkokol (1614) 2008-08-15 2:43

Great portrait. You captured nice expression.
Beautiful light and sharpness.
greetings,

figen

kensimage (8543) 2008-08-15 8:02

There's lots of nice festive atmosphere here, Gaby. They all seem to have "knowing smiles" regarding you and your camera. "Yep, there he goes again, that silly white guy with his camera. Put it down and party!" That's what they're thinking. The pleasant, friendly mood really comes through well. Regards, Ken.

KevRyan (22418) 2008-08-15 14:30

So good to see you here again Gaby - this image is so nice with the attention of the assembled people focused on you - there is such a nice subtle movement dynamic to the image - the life and pride of the people cdome through.

best wishes kev

ktanska (16681) 2008-08-17 23:50

Hi Gaby,
I can imagine the beat of drums there. Efficient wide angle, you really were in the middle of action.
Kari

marietom (32058) 2008-08-18 2:39

salut Gaby,

Ca, ça fait partie des choses que je voudrais voir un jour... Superbe portrait, joli sourire, me manque le son !
Bises
Marie

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-08-18 4:58

hallo Gaby,
I like your choice of slightly high POV here, I love the looks of the people in background too, fine work once again my friend, compliments!!

have a nice week,
Fabio.

Gerrit (36057) 2008-08-18 9:23

Hi Gaby,
great portrait of this man enjoying the music he is playing and everyone surrounding him.
Regards, Gerrit

ReneDechaine (52) 2008-08-21 10:40

Nice photo. Wonderful perspective and framing of subjects.

noborders (14201) 2008-08-26 1:51

Hello Gaby, j'admire beaucoup tes photos et je suis contente que tu sois revenu : merci Marie, alors !
J'aime aussi voir ces adultes et ces quelques hommes dans ta galerie, l'expression de celui avec la casquette blanche est splendide je trouve...
Et quelles couleurs !
Cath.