Children of Papua 11
Siblings
A bit shy and conscious of our presence, these four boys posed at the foot of the stairs of their house on stilts in a village near Kiunga in the Western Province of PNG. The eldest has reddish teeth apparently from chewing betel nut. Areca palm, whose fruit is the betel nut and whose trunks are also used as material for house construction, grows in abundance in rural areas. But betel nut chewers are also common in urban areas of Papua New Guinea including in the capital, Port Moresby, where betel nuts are being sold along the sidewalks at almost $1 each.
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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!
Very good photojournalism!!! Thanks for sharing Nonoy Manga
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Thanks a lot, Nonoy Manga.
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I like the little boy on the right. He looks mischiveous!
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🙂 Yeah, you can tell by that naughty smile.
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Very interesting about the nuts.
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Will post another photo about it later. Thanks for visiting, scrapydo.
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I’m in love with portraits … especially of the kids’ and Seniors. Much more honestly and wisdom you can find in their features.
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I agree. Thanks Mala.
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Life full photo and the boy with a mouth full of nuts … is priceless – his eyes are full of joy.
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Thanks again, viveka.
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Great capture, Jessie. They all look pretty cute. I never knew about the betel nuts. Interesting!
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Thanks again, Gina.
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I love portraits and diverse cultures. Your series here is amazing.
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Thank you so much, Todd.
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I love this series… so always look forward to more:)
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Really good to know, Ishita. Many thanks for following the series.
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Love those smiles!
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Thanks, Lynn.
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Just realize how much I love the photos of children! So peaceful to see their smile. Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures!
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This series is also my first and biggest collection of portraits of children and now I know that it’s going to be one of the things I’ll be seeking out to photograph when I visit a new country. Thanks a lot for the likes and for leaving a comment. Regards.
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