Children of Papua 3
Seashell Gatherers
The low tide exposed a wide and long stretch of sand at the coast along the Gulf of Papua. It was a regular school day but, for some reason, these boys were on the beach carrying a big, yellow pail and searching for something in the sand. As I approached, they stopped what they were doing and sat on a log. They looked a bit shy when I took the first shot but the second boy very quickly responded when I asked them to smile. The big pail was less than a quarter full of tiny seashells when I peeped into it.
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The drag of endless mental work in a strange land takes its toll. Fatigue can kill so petty escapades provide hopeful deviations from the brewing madness. An aging DSLR keeps good company to a walk around the neighbourhood, a short drive to a scenic place, or a silent recollection in a quiet nook granting that the host community and the elements of nature would allow one a safe passage to solitude and contemplation. Loneliness quickly turns to joy when something exciting gets captured by the cam’s shutter then set free into the laptop’s screen followed by electric words that rush from the fingers to the keyboard in an effort to describe the moment. Alas, the brain is alive once again!
Interesting facial expression. Good day Nonoy Manga
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Thanks and good day to you too, nonoymanga.
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Ah, the older boy doesn’t allow himself the unbridled delight of the younger boys. Too bad we all have to grow up and lose that innocent wonder.
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🙂 I agree. Thanks for the visit, George.
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Good shot. It’s great to happen upon shots like these.
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True. Thanks, Victor.
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The yellow bucket set against the yellow pants – as if its all set up!
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Probably what made it more interesting, yellow pants and yellow bucket. I’d probably add a yellow cap if I were to set it up. 🙂 Thanks, Ishita.
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The different expressions of the children tells a story in itself
priceless!
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Thanks, Connie.
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Love that big smile in the middle, great shot.
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Yeah, he obviously has the more jovial personality. Thanks, viveka.
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I like the 2nd boy the smile and everything very legit .. 🙂
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Thanks, Rox. 🙂
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haha… may be the were making crafts/toys with shells! Exactly I was wondering about the same stuff – why the second boy was attentive!! 🙂
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