18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Shyness

I was in Tanzania when I decided to visit a Maasai Village to see how they live and their traditions. I could see with my eyes and with my lens, how a girl had to take care of her younger sister because her mum died giving birth; I also saw how the kids start practicing traditional jumps trying to reach the highest height in order to be the 'boss' of the Village; I could see how a shy girl hides behind a wall next to a door and on the other hand a boy looking out into nowhere..., perhaps thinking about his future?; I have also been able to see their smiles, how they play, how they have fun and how with so little they are so happy. Certainly one of the most enriching experiences of my life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2018
Date Uploaded: 07.2020
Photo Location: Arusha, Tanzania, Tanzania
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Ignacio Fort