Beautiful Game by Wes Watkins

Thursday, 9th April 2009

Beautiful Game

by Wes Watkins

In the wilds of northern Mozambique, the remains Ilha, the once resplendent capital of Portuguese east Africa, slowly crumble to dust. Amongst the decaying buildings, a delightful people make their homes, and you will never find a happy people who aren’t playing football.

Equipment: Minolta Maxxum 9 and 50mm 1.4

Wes Watkins

I am an Arkansas, USA, based nature and travel photographer. I am also a student.

www.weswatkinsphotography.com

15 Comments

Eileen Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 1:50 am
I love black and white. This is a great shot. EZ
David Lazar Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 3:23 am
A nice action packed shot taken from a uniquely low angle.
Malta Photography Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Pretty nice shot bringing into light what is necessary and the thought behind it. I like the low shot and the black & white effect.
Eric Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Simply wow!… I can read a whole story out of this picture. It touches me.

Keep up the great work!
Alex Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Meaningful, artistic image.
Wanda Krack Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 11:54 am
You’re right, some form of this game is played the world over. Good use of b&w.
planet lover Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Your picture tells a wonderful story that is repeated all over the world. The intensity and concentration of the players is palpable. Congratulations!
Pauline Jones Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
It is nice to see a picture of Africa that isn’t sad.
Kirk Jordan Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Pleasantly atypical. I like when the Earthshots’ folk mix it up a bit. The lack of visible expression somehow makes us feel the emotion on another level.
Renee Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Good touch!
Su Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Sorry this one doesn’t do it for me.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Nice black & white, looks like a soccer ball to me!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 10:17 am
This reminds me of a photo from an older National Geographic. It really takes us back in time, I believe. The Black and White really solidifies that. Some things, like social activities; playing with friends, are timeless and universal.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Just to clarify for others: Soccer is called football, or futbol, in the rest of the world.
Sue Gagnon Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
It almost looks like you captured another TIME with this shot. I am a HUGE advocate for the B&W photos. Good job!