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A group of boys watching a dance ceremony in their village
Hal Schneider (San Diego, CA)
Photographed November 2006, near Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Masked dancers greeted Schneider's tour group on a visit to the village of Boni, well off the beaten track in West Africa's Burkina Faso, but he was drawn to a group of watchful boys instead. "I wanted to capture that look of curiosity of these kids," says Schneider. —Abigail Tucker
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intense, enigmatic expressions which clearly are also watching the ceremony of their photograph being taken
Posted by Ann Parry on April 3,2008 | 02:06PM
This moment has that essence of being there, as if we are standing before them, breathing their same air. Quality in art is the ability to express this experience even in our absence of such a vital breath.
Posted by Christina Merwin on April 5,2008 | 09:18PM
In my opinion, the best of the photos. Really captures the intense feelings of the subjects.
Posted by nancie anzalone on April 8,2008 | 11:24AM
Great! The photographer has caught clearly the children's expresions. One can truly feel what they feel.
Posted by Marie J. Loty Samson on April 16,2008 | 01:22PM
The intensity of the moment so viceral to the observer with the comfortable ease of the boys so present...Absolutely beautiful as are all of Hals amazing photos from the corners of this world. Stunning.
Posted by McGorty family on May 2,2008 | 07:34PM
The faces of the boys are riveting, their expressions pregnant with feelings. The calm color palate and great geometry of the composition are particularly enticing, drawing you in. Rectangular structures combine with oval faces ... and a tree throws an unexpected curve. Brilliant!
Posted by hy rosen on December 19,2008 | 06:24PM