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Dimensions3648 x 2736
Original file size2.49 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken14-Nov-11 16:19
Date modified14-Nov-11 16:19
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeEASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Camera modelKODAK EASYSHARE M1033 DIGITAL CAMERA
Focal length6.3 mm
Focal length (35mm)35 mm
Max lens aperturef/3.1
Exposure1/320 at f/3.1
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Normal
ISO speedISO 64
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom0x
Rwanda

Rwanda

I took this photo when my friend was visiting me in Rwanda after my first year of service. We were walking through the village on market day. It was during this rare occasion when another foreigner could help shoulder the constant attention that I finally had the courage to grab his camera and snap a few pictures. I like to think that the people in my village were comfortable enough with me to finally take pictures of them, but not comfortable enough to smile and pose in the way that I had been taught since birth. This natural expression of curiosity is more meaningful and beautiful than a fake smile could ever be.