stuny Posted October 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyplace we'd stop along the road in Madagascar we'd immediately attract people, espcially children. I started shooting the still, well focussed child when the other two came running to be in the shot. Here are some of Barbara's notes from another stop, this one unplanned: We were a bit concerned when the driver who picked us up at the airport had trouble starting his car in the parking lot, but figured it would probably be alright. On the way to our hotel the car broke down on a country road. The driver called for help and while waiting he found a beige chameleon in a bush down the road. We enjoyed watching it for awhile when he managed to spot a green chameleon so we went to see that one. Mint grew wild in the area, perfuming the air and kapok trees manufactured fiber in long green pods. By this time, we’d sparked the curiosity of some girls walking by, who shyly returned our greetings. I pulled out my Polaroid and began handing out photos, which tickled them as much as we expected and got them talking to us. Now other children came over to see what was going on, including a boy wearing a turban. When he realized that we were interested in reptiles, he ran off and returned with a chameleon on a stick for our inspection. We hung out with the kids until our replacement car came and took us to Nature Lodge, up in the hills in Joffreville near Montagne D’Ambre National Park. It was probably the most fun we’ve had while stranded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roguewave Posted October 5, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2010 "You Talkin' to Me?":D Nice encounter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted October 5, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 5, 2010 Sweet photo full of energy and life, Stuart! Tri:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted October 5, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2010 Stuart, A great shot with the spontaneity and free spirit of the children. As usual, Barbara's narrative is very entertaining. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prem Posted October 5, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2010 Great shot Stu, love the movement so nicely captured by the unsharp parts of the picture. Full of energy ! Prem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted October 5, 2010 Ben, Tri, Paul & Prem - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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