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.
Website: www.weswatkinsphotography.com
Beautiful Game by Wes Watkins was photo of the day on Thursday, 9th April 2009. It is tagged Black & White, People. You can leave a comment below.
16 Comments
Eileen
I love black and white. This is a great shot. EZ
David Lazar
A nice action packed shot taken from a uniquely low angle.
Malta Photography
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
Simply wow!… I can read a whole story out of this picture. It touches me.
Keep up the great work!
Alex
Meaningful, artistic image.
Wanda Krack
You’re right, some form of this game is played the world over. Good use of b&w.
planet lover
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
It is nice to see a picture of Africa that isn’t sad.
Kirk Jordan
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
Good touch!
Su
Sorry this one doesn’t do it for me.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Nice black & white, looks like a soccer ball to me!
Mandy Kilpatrick
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
Just to clarify for others: Soccer is called football, or futbol, in the rest of the world.
Sue Gagnon
It almost looks like you captured another TIME with this shot. I am a HUGE advocate for the B&W photos. Good job!
Rajib Sinhgha
Good story elements within.