Self Portrait Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taken in the Simien Mountains National Park.

These kids are everywhere. You can drive for miles without really seeing any signs of human life except for villages in the distance, down the ravine or across a ridge, but stop for a second and you have kids running from all directions. Not sure where they come from, not sure where they live or if they even have parents, but they are a fun bunch.

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baclama (4685) 2009-01-11 11:11

bonsoir,
superbe cet autoportrait dans ce beau regard...
on a eu aussi cette impression que meme perdu au milieu de nulle part des qu'on s'arrete une nuée d'enfants apparaissent...
vero

casperduppy (1464) 2009-01-11 12:01

Hello John,

Like ripples and furrows created on a sand dune by way of the wind, or under the sea due to the motion of the water, this face is testament to the influence of the elements. Just look at the cracks and those lines, but what clean and strong teeth. Neither a water- nor a land- but a facescape. And a self-portrait too. Very nice work.

All the best, Casper

b021 (500) 2009-01-11 12:24

Hi John
Wxcellent shot !
regards
Branimir

bryony (87) 2009-01-11 14:11

Stunning, absolutely beautiful POV - should have got a LOT more points!

cam (8880) 2009-01-11 15:12

The eye as the mirror of the mind.
Original, never thought that the eye could do that.
Through my walk in the Andes, I had the same experience with kids, appearing out of nowhere, very curious, but very shy, but eager to share new experience.
The kid skin is real looking, bravo.
Charles

jmcl (14073) 2009-12-11 7:47

John,

Thoughtful and evocative portrait .. so many details .. each of them evocative .. each with a long story .. I love how you composed it .. hope this note finds you and yours well. take care, John