Photographer's Note
Myself and a fellow traveller hired moto drivers for the day and took a tour around the countryside from battambang. It was not such a visited place and very different to the much more touristy Siem Reap. As we drove along we caused quite a stir with children standing by the side of the road giving us high fives.
At one village our drivers let us off and we walked through the village coming to a small school at the end of it. There we were entertained by the children, or maybe we entertained them - taking their photos on digital camera and letting them laugh at their images. They just loved it! The bell rang and they all scampered into the classrooms. No teachers to be seen however and the kids just stood laughing and smiling at the window. We eventually saw the teachers: they were standing by the school gate having a chat and a cigarette.
The thing which got me was how similiar kids are all over the world. Just as noisy, cheerful and no doubt at times, naughty.
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kevinos
(7517) 2005-05-13 9:48
I know Batdambang so well and you have caught the atmosphere are one of these country schools so well.
Thanks Kevin
bip-bip
(1837) 2005-05-13 13:50
You well caught the atmosphere of the classroom and beautiful different expressions
Nice mix of timidy and joy
Meeting children at school is always a great moment full of happiness
Some children seem distracted, your fellow traveller probably ?
Véro
naxius
(16685) 2005-06-10 3:39
Superb Paul!
I've done a similar photograph in Mauritania and it was very good to see how much the kids are happy to be photographed!
The light is really good.
You did a great photo.
Alex
Photo Information
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Copyright: paul Artus (paulartus)
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- Genre: Mensen
- Medium: Kleur
- Date Taken: 2004-03-20
- Categories: Dagelijks leven
- Camera: Minolta Dimage A1
- Belichting: f/2.8, 1/25 Seconden
- More Photo Info: view
- Fotoversie: Originele versie
- Reisverhaal: Singapore to London overland
- Thema's: Classrooms worldwide [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-05-13 9:26
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