...to the boy with curious look..., a photo from Zagreb, Inland

Photographer's Note

HRELIC, part 4;
besides the older people who are selling all kind of things there, there are also children, some of them just playing around but some seriously working.
interesting thing is that with age of 5 they know how to count and to trade, but unfortunately most of them will never know how to write...
I say here unfortunately; well as a sociologist I made one really great mistake; this is my point of view and my world, but gypsy people have different lifestyle here, and maybe this comparation is not so healthy if you understand what I mean...
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this is one gypsy boy who was playing around and later i say him selling things there... maybe the photo is not of best quality but I like it and I like him very much, so I put it here to share...
...to boy with curious look...

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maki (0) 2005-09-13 7:31

Hi Ana,
He isn't looking like a Gipsy, but You're right that there is something interesting in his face. In this picture it will be a kind of concentration and seriousness. I think he has very advanced "his own world"... I hope You know what I mean. O.K. Nice composition and interesting note.
Sve najbolje,
maki

sekl (2063) 2005-09-13 22:11

Hi, Ana,
You are perfectly right. Gipsy, Maasai, Cherpa etc they all have their own understanding of the world, their own destiny. It is hard to tell what is good for them and what is bad. Let them decide themselves.
The shoes are big for the boy. He will grow up and choose the way that will fit him.
Thank you for sharing,
Sergey

sam224 (6215) 2005-09-14 4:09

Nice shot.. Good perspective and nice composition: the mix of colours you managed to capture here is really attractive. Nice definition and contrast.
Very well done!

Leo (881) 2005-09-20 7:44

Another great shot.

Ana, ethnic separations curtail people's way to knowledge. There are so many things that we can learn from eachother that self imposed barriers are a sad way to cut oneself from wisdom.

Who was curious you or the boy?

Take care

Leo Garcia / Venezuela

Nina (5099) 2005-11-22 13:24

Mmmm, yes I can see why you like it, I like it too. Well seen Ana!