Travel Photography Roulette Round #7: Portraits

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Added by debndave on January 5, 2011

Congratulations Travel With a Mate! You are the winner of Travel Photography Roulette Round #7.

We just loved this photo by Travel With a Mate. It is a great use of depth of field. The subject is separated beautifully from the background. The eyes draw us in and it is clearly taken while traveling to another country. It tells a story of a shy child and it makes us want to more about who she is.

It was a difficult decision with so many fantastic entries. We had a hard time narrowing it down to just one. We explained our decision on our Post: Travel Photography Roulette Round #7: And the Winner is…

This was taken in a rural village in Thailand. Such a shy child but such a powerful photo. It’s part of a set called “Portraits of Asia”

Travel Photography Roulette

We were a little late noticing this cool contest on Twitter. Being in China last month caused us to miss out on a lot of happenings on the Internet. But it didn’t take us long to notice the hashtag #PhotoRoulette for round 6 of the contest that was hosted by Don’t Ever Look Back. Started by Jeremy at LivingTheDream, this contest is a great way for travel lovers and bloggers to get to know one another and share and promote their favourite photos. We were lucky enough to win that round and our reward is to host Round 7 of Photography Roulette. WooHoo!

Theme

One of our favourite things about travel is the people we meet along the way. Starting a conversation, breaking the ice with a smile and having a laugh with a person from another culture can create a memory to last a lifetime. We may not able to speak the same language but we can all understand an act of kindess or an friendly exchange. We have faces etched in our memory from our travels over the years and having a photograph helps to remind of us that special moment in time. So we have chosen the theme of portraits. Show us your favourite shots of the people you have met around the world.

Check out Nomadic Samuel’s Waving Teenagers in Kolkata for his.

Rules

The rules of the game are simple. The hosting blogger is the chosen winner of the previous week’s (7 days) game. The new host chooses a generic keyword or phrase that other bloggers submit photos to during the course of the week. Phrases can be as generic as ‘signs’ all the way to abstract thoughts like ‘religion’ and everything in between. At the end of the week, the hosting blogger chooses their favorite photo that fits the chosen phrase and moves it to the top of the post as the winning entry with direction to the new host’s site for the next round. Readers can attempt to sway the author into picking a certain photo via comments but the author can ignore comments as they see fit. The game is repeated with the winner hosting the following week’s game and choosing a phrase for new photo submissions. The following is a list of the previously played rounds of the game and the hosting blogger for each. This list also doubles as a winner’s table as each topic host won the preceding round! Click the host’s link to go directly to that entry to see some stunning photographs from the chosen term/phrase!

Round	Date	Host	Term/Phrase
1	Nov 4-10, 2010	Living the Dream	Animals
2	Nov 17-24, 2010	Skinny Backpacker	Road Signs
3	Nov 29-Dec 6, 2010	Dream a Little Dream	Street Art
4	Dec 8-Dec 15, 2010	Flashpacker HQ	Festival
5	Dec 17-Dec 24, 2010	Over Yonderlust	Landmarks
6	Dec 26, 2010-Jan 2, 2011	Don’t Ever Look Back	Beaches

For Round 7, We have chosen the term: Portraits, and my photo submission is below. Those interested in playing please provide a hyperlink to a photo you’d like to submit in the comment section of this post and we will host it on this page. When submitting an image, please provide a brief description and location of where it was taken for captioning. On January 13 we will announce the winner and that blogger can start the next round. For more inspiration on what our idea of portraits are check out these photo stories, The Many Faces of India or The Window of The Soul So, who is ready to show off their photography skills? The best Portrait wins the week and bragging rights.

Extra Criteria to Keep in Mind When Submitting a Photo:

One submission per Blog (so sites that have 2+ authors only get one entry).
No photoshopping allowed unless specifically called for! Cropping and correction for red-eye or camera flaws are ok, however.
Abstract submissions welcomed as long as it fits within the interpretation of the chosen phrase. Remember, the hosting blogger chooses the winner, so if they cannot understand the submission, you might not win!
Keep phrases general so that all bloggers can participate. Specific items like “Eiffel Tower” should be avoided but rather made open-ended like “monuments.” For variety, it is ok to say focused things such as “monuments at night” in which most of us have pictures of.
Abstract thoughts are appreciated, but keep it within the realm that all readers will understand. No “Kafka-esque”, but “Overlooking Creation” is able to be interpreted by all.
No obscene pictures or phrases allowed. Suggestive phrases and photography can be accepted, but please keep it within reason.
After a sufficient period of time, phrases can be reused, however new photos must be submitted.
Keep the ideas and photos fresh!
Pictures from your entire portfolio are fair to submit. You do not have to take the photo within the week of the contest period to submit it.
Most importantly, ALL PHOTOS MUST BE YOUR OWN.

So Leave a comment with your link and description and lets start this round of #PhotoRoulette Entries for the Portraits round are the following:

Entry #1: Magda - Destination World

I met this bunch of kids when motorbiking around the island of Bohol in the Philippines. They were very eager to practice their English with us and get their photo taken.

Entry #2: Travel With A Mate

This was taken in a rural village in Thailand. Such a shy child but such a powerful photo. It’s part of a set called “Portraits of Asia”

Entry #3: Bruce - 40 Plus Traveler

“(slightly) relaxed Vietnamese Soldier on Chinese New Year,2009?

Entry #4: Gareth - Gap Adventures UK

Pensive Tibetan Nun I met on a Gap Adventures trip

Entry #5: Cam - TravelingCanucks

Girl on the Floating Islands of Lake Titcaca, Peru

Entry #6: Kelly - Hip Traveler

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Manuel is ten years old and works in Zona Colonial shining shoes.

Entry #7: Iain - Mallory on Travel

It is a local just outside Luxor, Egypt, taken in colour but seemed more expressive in black and white. Think the cage-like background and padlock add to what is essentially a environmental portrait.

Entry #8: Deb – Based in London

Here’s my entry – after some pondering, I’ve decided on this shot of an Ethiopian monk, photographed at a small monastery in the hills behind Axum. Love the colours and the intensity of this holy man.

Entry #9: Priyank – Priyank.com

“I know something I won’t tell”, Himalayas, India.

Entry #10: Hester – Uncommon Place

Was taken just this Christmas (on Christmas Day actually) while in Bali. Was biking and came across a group of Balinese men petting their roosters. It’s a prized pet in Bali for men.

Entry #11: Globetrotting Girls

We came across this mariachi in Mexico City last year and for us, he embodied Mexico just perfectly: belting out traditional Mexican songs with utmost ferver, wearing a traditional costume and sombrero.

Entry #12: Erica – OverYonderlust

Entry #13: Dina – Vagabondquest

Entry #14: Christy - Ordinary Traveler

Drunk Nuns in Prague: I came across these nuns drinking beers in Prague. I thought it was the weirdest thing. They noticed me snapping a photo so they cheers-ed me!

Entry #15: Norbert – GloboTreks

Hmong Girl dressed in traditional clothing. She was the sweetest thing at the entrance steps at Wat Phra Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai

Entry #16: Dee- Dream a Little Dream

Entry #17: Simon- Wild about Travel

Entry #18: Kristy- Vagabondkids

Entry #19: Wes- Johnny Vagabond

Entry #20 : Katrina -Tourabsurd

Valerie was born in Hungary and was a Holocaust survivor.Indeed, it is her outspoken spirit that saved her family’s life as they were being led away with everyone in the neighborhood to be executed. It was a silent winter day, and she complained loudly to her mother, “I am not used to this cold!” A young soldier, who was from the village, heard her and caught her mother’s eye. He quietly motioned for them to get out of the line and run. They were a short distance away when the first shots were heard.

Entry #21: Marcello – WanderingTrader

Caught this young kid in action having a great time with the birds. The cigarette at first I thought ruined the picture but in essence shows the real Argentina, taken in Cordoba.

Entry #22: Bethany – Beers and Beans

Piano- Italy. These boys came into the car and I was immediately drawn to the older boy as he played his sad songs on the old accordion. His little brother collected the money and they never cracked a smile. The boys hands looked 30 years older than him and showed a lifetime of work. His eyes were piercing. In an instant they disappeared. The sad weight they carried in their faces stayed with me the rest of the ride.

Entry #23: Kris – 2Sporks1Cup

I found inspiration in Haj Saleh, a 55 year old trekking guide in Egpyt. I spent a wordless walk with him to the top of Mt Sinai. We had a definite connection, regardless of the language barrier, and he happily allowed me to photograph him as we stopped for sweet tea.

Entry #24 – TravelnLass

I recently scanned all my pre-digital slides from my early travels. This “little soldier” photo was taken in China, circa 1990 – and it’s interesting to think that now… that little boy is all grown up!

Entry #25: Dustin – Skinny Backpacker

I met Chamroeun (or Mike) at the Preah Vihear temple on the Cambodia/Thailand border. We paid the army officials to go down to the border which is heavily armed on either side. While I am afraid of guns and war, it was just a part of his people’s lives and history, so he had no problem picking up a big ass gun and putting on a vest with ammo for a photo

Entry #26: I Hope Cheetas Don’t Eat Us

We met this baby, whose preferred toy was animal dung(!), at a German run Himba orphanage in Namibia. While we got some beautiful portraits, our time at the orphanage was sad. We learned that they only send 4 kids to school from the orphanage every year; they explained that they do so because students who go to school would rather wear western clothes. As a person who values education more than anything, this broke my heart.

Entry #27: Kevin - The Mad Traveler

Some playful kids in a Garifuna village in Guatemala

Entry #28: Jeremy – Living Dream RTW

“Shopkeeper in Aswan, Egypt posing after I purchased a cat statue. One of the many Egyptian vendors that don’t want you to leave their shop without a purchase, however this one was quite nice about it in the process!”

Entry #29: Kristy – No Place to Be

Exploring a minority village near Dalat, Vietnam we found this little guy watching us with curiosity

Entry #30: Stephen -Bohemian Traveler

My Korean students picking tangerines on their field trip to a citrus farm on Jeju Island.

Entry #31- Rebekah Rabinowitz

I went on a walk while on a mission trip in Kenya. This tiny little lady, with her colorful layers, had something to tell me, and she was serious about it. I spoke no Swalhili and she spoke no English.

Entry #32: Linda – Live Travel Blog

My photo is of two Swiss Guards standing outside the Vatican City. The colours of their uniform are absolutely beautiful.

Entry #33: Martijn- Martijn Reintjes

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It looks like I am first

Here is my entry http://www.flickr.com/photos/magdabis/3263360936/sizes/z/
I met this bunch of kids when motorbiking around the island of Bohol in the Philippines. They were very eager to practice their English with us and get their photo taken.

Magda January 5, 2011 at 5:39 am Reply
- Great submission Magda and thanks for entering first! I that you entered a group shot and you really captured the joy on their faces.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:23 am Reply
Here’s my entry. It was a really tough choice as portraits are something I love to specialise in.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattprestonphotography/4085235665/in/set-72157623318023349/

This was taken in a rural village in Thailand. Such a shy child but such a powerful photo. It’s part of a set called “Portraits of Asia” I created. Hope you like. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattprestonphotography/sets/72157623318023349/with/4085235665/

Travel with a mate January 5, 2011 at 7:25 am Reply
Congrats Deb & Dave on last weeks photo. A cracker!
Here is my entry for this week.

http://www.40plustraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/VietnameseSoldier.jpg

“(slightly) relaxed Vietnamese Soldier on Chinese New Year,2009″

Thanks
Bruce

Bruce January 5, 2011 at 9:36 am Reply
- Thanks for the entry Bruce. Now that is one relaxed soldier. It looks like he was very pleased to have his photo taken by you! Nice!
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:43 am Reply
Hey D&D – fantastic shot last week!

Here’s my Photo Roulette entries for this week:

Family portrait in Nepal- http://gee.sh/cOlboO

Pensive Tibetan Nun I met on a Gap Adventures trip http://gee.sh/9TFL7z

@adventurepeople

Gareth Hamilton January 5, 2011 at 11:46 am Reply
- Hi Gareth, thanks for your submission. The rules were only one entry, so we decided on the Nun. We’re drawn in to the photo by wondering what is going on in here thoughts.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:45 am Reply
Hey Guys!
I promised I wouldn’t forget to enter this time…(had a really good beach one too but got to it too late!).
Here is my submission for portraits:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camwears/5327830190/
Girl on the Floating Islands of Lake Titcaca, Peru

Cheers!

Cam January 5, 2011 at 1:03 pm Reply
- Glad you made it in on time for this one! We would love to visit Lake Titicaca. I am loving all the entries because they are all capturing thoughts. I wonder what she was thinking as you snapped your photo.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:48 am Reply
Roulette Round #7: Portraits

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyharmon/2280016612/
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Manuel is ten years old and works in Zona Colonial shining shoes.

cheers,
hiptraveler

Kelly Harmon, HipTraveler January 5, 2011 at 1:20 pm Reply
- A picture says a thousand words. Manuel has sweet innocent eyes, but has probably lived a very tough life in his short time. The guys in the red behind him says it all.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:50 am Reply
Hi hoping this works as this is part of my gallery page, it is the only portrait on there though and in B&W so should be easy to spot haha. Let me know if there are any problems embedding and I will have a rethink

http://www.malloryontravel.com/Gallery.html

It is a local just outside Luxor, Egypt, taken in colour but seemed more expressive in black and white. Think the cage-like background and padlock add to what is essentially a environmental portrait.

Good luck with your decision

Iain Mallory January 5, 2011 at 2:56 pm Reply
- Thanks Iain, looking at everyone’s submissions it isn’t going to be easy. Every photo is unique and captivating in their own way. Impossible task. I do find that Black and White gives a portrait a lot of impact. Without the distraction of colour, the viewer can focus on the emotion of the face.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:55 am Reply
Here’s my entry – after some pondering, I’ve decided on this shot of an Ethiopian monk, photographed at a small monastery in the hills behind Axum. Love the colours and the intensity of this holy man. Hope you like it too!

http://picasaweb.google.com/deb.okane/PortraitPicCompetition#5558798903890566674

Deb O'Kane January 5, 2011 at 3:25 pm Reply
- We do like it Deb! Thanks for entering. I am loving how in every photo there is great thought behind the eyes. It is interesting, how Iaian’s above creates impact through black and white, yours is striking because of its colours.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 1:57 am Reply
Hi Dave and Deb, I shot less than half a dozen portraits in my life so far, its just weird to ask! But here’s my entry, did you say anything about influencing your decision via a comment? LOL

http://www.flickr.com/photos/priyank/5327595981/
“I know something I won’t tell”, Himalayas, India.

Thanks,
Priyank

Priyank January 5, 2011 at 3:34 pm Reply
- The rules of the contest that Jeremy of Living the Dream started, state that you can leave comments to try to influence, but it is up to us in the end:) Comments never hurt to point out something that we’ve never noticed or didn’t think of about a certain photo though, so keep them coming. You should shoot more portraits, you are very good at it.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:35 am Reply
oh and congrats on winning the last round!

Iain Mallory January 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm Reply
- Thanks Iain!
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:37 am Reply
Came across this when browsing travel blogs. I love this idea. Here’s mine. Was taken just this Christmas (on Christmas Day actually) while in Bali. Was biking and came across a group of Balinese men petting their roosters. It’s a prized pet in Bali for men.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncommonplace/5328126197/

Hester January 5, 2011 at 7:06 pm Reply
- Thanks Hester. That is definitely a rare photo to capture. What an interesting moment to happen across. Wonderful.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:40 am Reply
Oh, I just found out about this. Sounds fun. Unfortunately, we don’t have many portrait photos (being too shy to ask people for their photos), but we’ll be keeping an eye out for the next round!

Jill - Jack and Jill Travel The World January 5, 2011 at 8:36 pm Reply
- No problem, you will have to enter next week. The winner of this round will keep it going with another contest. It’s such a great way to share, we will probably enter even though we can’t win again. It is fun to add photos to an amazing group.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:41 am Reply
Hi guys,

Congatulations on winning the last round – well deserved, we loved that picture!!

Here’s our entry for this week:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/globetrottergirls/5144455600/in/set-72157625307527938/

We came across this mariachi in Mexico City last year and for us, he embodied Mexico just perfectly: belting out traditional Mexican songs with utmost ferver, wearing a traditional costume and sombrero.

Globetrottergirls January 5, 2011 at 10:16 pm Reply
- Thank you Globetrottergirls! This definitely captures the fun and festive feel of Mexico. It makes me want to jump on a plane and go there.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:42 am Reply
No harm in adding one from Burning Man.

As part of the WDYDWYD? project, this girl rocked my socks. Burning Man 2010

http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratepenpen/5018705048/in/set-72157625020006348/

Erica January 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm Reply
- Erice, your DWYDWYD photo essay was fabulous. Thanks for entering a photo from that series. And yes, it certainly feels right!
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:43 am Reply
Congratulations on winning the previous round, the boats picture on the beach was calming indeed.

I have to admit we didn’t have many of portrait photo, because we are usually too shy in asking for people’s permission. In Dubai, we saw so many girls with most part of the face covered by thin black fail, and even though I could only see their eyes, some of them are drop dead gorgeous. I wish I had a portrait photo of that. But I had no idea how to ask such a photo taking permission to them.

Anyway, here is our submission:

A Harajuku girl. She had a careful air of indifference, but obviously wanted to be photographed.

http://www.vagabondquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Harajuku-Girl.jpg

Dina January 5, 2011 at 11:11 pm Reply
- You said it Dina. I can see exactly what you mean. You can see that she is enjoying the attention, but trying hard to look cool.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:46 am Reply
Hi guys! Here is my submission http://www.flickr.com/photos/40475392@N05/5328826531/

Drunk Nuns in Prague:
I came across these nuns drinking beers in Prague. I thought it was the weirdest thing. They noticed me snapping a photo so they cheers-ed me!

Christy @ Ordinary Traveler January 6, 2011 at 12:10 am Reply
- Christy, hahaha. Now there’s a caption you don’t hear very often. Drunk Nuns in Prague. Did you ever get the story as to why they were dressed that way. Looks like it was quite the party
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:47 am Reply
More good photographs. This roulette is bringing out all the good photos in one place. Well done everyone. fell sorry for you having to choose the best one though.

Natalie January 6, 2011 at 12:20 am Reply
- Thanks Natalie. We feel sorry for ourselves. Every photo is incredible. It really is amazing to have all these great photos in one place. Everyone is deserves to win. But alas…in the immortal words of Sean Connery in the Highlander, “There can only be one.”
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:50 am Reply
Hey guys!

Congratulations on winning!
Here’s my submission for this week…
Hmong Girl dressed in traditional clothing. She was the sweetest thing at the entrance steps at Wat Phra Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai http://www.globotreks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Backpacking-08-09-10061.jpg

Great pictures so far!

Norbert January 6, 2011 at 1:28 am Reply
- Thanks Norbert. She is a little cutie for sure.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:53 am Reply
Congrats on the win!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4151882819_fc3c050320.jpg

While stopping for a drink at Oktoberfest we met some lovely Belgium ladies on a company trip with their husbands (who are the ones in the photo). They were such a great group of people that they ended up taking us out for a night of never-ending drinks and piles and piles of german food in a tent all on the their companies dime! It was such an amazing experience that we will never forget.

Dee January 6, 2011 at 1:49 am Reply
- Hi Dee, that sounds like the best experience. I love spontaneous moments like that in life. Thanks for sharing your fabulous memory with us!
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:54 am Reply
I just stepped in the ‘Travel Photographty Roulette Round’ and… find this is a fantastic idea!

Here’s my submission…

Colorful Peruvian Child http://www.flickr.com/photos/29090777@N02/5329167259/

I fell in love with this little Peruvian child among a group of colorful dancers in their traditional costumes.
Peru, Colca Valley, one the way to Arequipa.

Hope you’ll enjoy the photo. Cheers!

Simon January 6, 2011 at 3:57 am Reply
- Hi Simon, I can see why you fell in love with this little guy. He is adorable and yet so serious. It makes me want to give him a big hug.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:55 am Reply
Dave & Deb, just found this and thought it was a great idea. Here is my submission

http://www.flickr.com/photos/farflungcraft/3706627122/in/set-72157624981167155/

When we were in Thailand 2 years ago we did a “Elephant Trek” and after the trek we visited a monkey training site where the monkeys learn to harvest coconuts. I could have taken a 100 pictures of the trainer, his joy was infectious.

Kristy Harris January 6, 2011 at 3:59 am Reply
- Thanks for the submission Kristy. It is so nice when you come across a person filled with genuine joy and happiness. I wonder if his joy rubbed off on the monkey
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:57 am Reply
Hope I’m not too late! Here’s a shot I took in Sapa, Vietnam.

http://johnnyvagabond.com/kids-sapa-vietnam/

Johnny Vagabond January 6, 2011 at 5:37 am Reply
- Not too late at all, thanks for entering. Those three kids are just the cutest and I love how you left the hand prints on the wall in the frame of the photo.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 7:59 am Reply
(Hello and congrats on winning! )

http://media.tourabsurd.com/images/Valerie_laugh.jpg

Valerie was born in Hungary and was a Holocaust survivor. She is the mother of my friend, and first Couchsurfing host, Gusti. Her sense of humor and mischief were HUGE! She always had something clever and insightful to say. Indeed, it is her outspoken spirit that saved her family’s life as they were being led away with everyone in the neighborhood to be executed. It was a silent winter day, and she complained loudly to her mother, “I am not used to this cold!” A young soldier, who was from the village, heard her and caught her mother’s eye. He quietly motioned for them to get out of the line and run. They were a short distance away when the first shots were heard.

This photo of Valeri was taken in August 2008 on Stromboli. She died in July 2010 and is greatly missed. I am very glad I got to meet her.

Katrina January 6, 2011 at 7:45 am Reply
- Katrina, thank you for entering such a personal portrait. What a wonderful story and this is a beautiful dedication to Valerie.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:00 am Reply
Here you go Dave and Deb:

http://wanderingtrader.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_2153.jpg

Caught this young kid in action having a great time with the birds. The cigarette at first I thought ruined the picture but in essence shows the real Argentina, taken in Cordoba. Cheers!

wanderingtrader January 6, 2011 at 10:55 am Reply
- Marcello, you are right. I think that the cigarette tells a better story than if you got the shot with out. That shows the character of the mother and adds another dimension to the photo. Fun!
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:02 am Reply
Hi guys! Ok, here is mine for the week.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/96081703@N00/5330871564/

There are a lot of great ones in here – don’t envy you having to choose!

here’s the caption:

Train Stop: Piano- Italy. These boys came into the car and I was immediately drawn to the older boy as he played his sad songs on the old accordion. His little brother collected the money and they never cracked a smile. The boys hands looked 30 years older than him and showed a lifetime of work. His eyes were piercing. In an instant they disappeared. The sad weight they carried in their faces stayed with me the rest of the ride.

Bethany January 6, 2011 at 1:13 pm Reply
- Bethany, that is a very moving description. It is heartbreaking when you see kids busking for money. You are right, there is a deep sadness in their eyes.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:03 am Reply
I like all of them! Something intriguing and arresting about every one. I am a sucker for animals, however, so I LOVE the monkey and the rooster pictures! Great stories about human-animal interaction, too.

Katrina January 6, 2011 at 5:07 pm Reply
- Thanks for the input Katrina.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:04 am Reply
What an amazing group of images! Love the idea of this competition.

Here’s my link that will hopefully get you to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=98120&id=528676634#!/photo.php?fbid=87715696634&set=a.87714706634.98120.528676634&pid=2301755&id=528676634

Caption: I found inspiration in Haj Saleh, a 55 year old trekking guide in Egpyt. I spent a wordless walk with him to the top of Mt Sinai. We had a definite connection, regardless of the language barrier, and he happily allowed me to photograph him as we stopped for sweet tea.

Kris January 6, 2011 at 5:53 pm Reply
- Hi Kris, thanks for the portrait. It is amazing how people can bond with each other without saying a word. I am glad he allowed you to take his photograph to remember an extraordinary experience.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:06 am Reply
Just now stumbled in here – awesome beach pic of Ko Lipe, congratulations!

Here’s my entry for PhotoRoulette Round 7:

http://bit.ly/haARL0

Caption:

I recently scanned all my pre-digital slides from my early travels. This “little soldier” photo was taken in China, circa 1990 – and it’s interesting to think that now… that little boy is all grown up!

TravelnLass January 6, 2011 at 7:52 pm Reply
- Wow, it is hard to believe that this photo is 20 years old. It looks like it could be yesterday. We were just in China and loved the country. I cannot imagine how much things have changed since 1990. Back then this little boy’s only prospects may have been the military, today he could be the head of a multinational company or software development company. How China has changed.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:09 am Reply
#travelroulette lives on!

http://www.skinnybackpacker.com/storage/misc/roulette/7roulette%20portrait.jpg

I met Chamroeun (or Mike) at the Preah Vihear temple on the Cambodia/Thailand border. We paid the army officials to go down to the border which is heavily armed on either side. While I am afraid of guns and war, it was just a part of his people’s lives and history, so he had no problem picking up a big ass gun and putting on a vest with ammo for a photo.

Dustin Main - Skinny Backpacker January 6, 2011 at 11:18 pm Reply
- Nice Entry Dustin. It is interesting how in war ravaged countries the people become so desensitized to it. You can see that in this photo. Looks like something he has done many times before.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:14 am Reply
So many great portraits here, you have a tough job to choose the winner, guys! Btw, I was checking out your portrait posts suggested above, they are superb! Dave, you are such a great photographer. Not only the camera technique, but also the moments.

Dina January 7, 2011 at 12:16 am Reply
I really like #18, the Monkey Trainer!

Jeff Watkins January 7, 2011 at 5:53 am Reply
We met this baby, whose preferred toy was animal dung(!), at a German run Himba orphanage in Namibia.

While we got some beautiful portraits, our time at the orphanage was sad. We learned that they only send 4 kids to school from the orphanage every year; they explained that they do so because students who go to school would rather wear western clothes. As a person who values education more than anything, this broke my heart.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninjasuter/3016549570/in/set-72157618648603839/

Allison Suter January 7, 2011 at 11:59 am Reply
- Thanks for your submission Allison. Orphanages always break my heart. The children always seem so happy and welcoming yet have an underlying sense of loneliness. You can really see that in this photo.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:24 am Reply
(What a great/fun idea!)

My entry:
http://www.TheMadTravelerOnline.com/blog/2011/01/livingston-guatemala-garifuna-photo/

Some playful kids in a Garifuna village in Guatemala

Kevin January 7, 2011 at 12:51 pm Reply
- Thanks for your photo Kevin. Children are always great to photograph. Their innocence and smiles are so contagious.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 8:27 am Reply
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Two days late to entering and there are already nearly 30 entries. Holy cow. Way to go guys. I’m glad you won the last round because I personally really liked Koh Lipe too! My entry:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs138.snc1/5920_572647966940_21902759_34840373_1248347_n.jpg

“Shopkeeper in Aswan, Egypt posing after I purchased a cat statue. One of the many Egyptian vendors that don’t want you to leave their shop without a purchase, however this one was quite nice about it in the process!”

Jeremy January 8, 2011 at 6:34 am Reply
- Hey Jeremy good to see your entry. Egypt is such a great place for photography and yes, those vendors can be quite aggressive, but that is what makes it half the fun:- 0
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 9:35 am Reply
Just throwing it out there too, you should update the round listing in your post to include yours!

Jeremy January 8, 2011 at 6:40 am Reply
Love this series Our entry – http://www.noplacetobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wants-more-candy.jpg

Exploring a minority village near Dalat, Vietnam we found this little guy watching us with curiosity

Kirsty January 8, 2011 at 9:53 am Reply
- Thanks Kirsty, we love it too. Way to go Jeremy for thinking up the idea. Your little guy in Vietnam is very cute. He looks very shy and curious all at once.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 9:53 am Reply
Katrina’s photo of Valerie seems just right for her amazing story of escaping death at the hands of the Nazis. The almost monochromatic tones and the obvious un-self-conscious ease of the subject reflect a life well lived.

Susan Moore January 9, 2011 at 2:49 am Reply
My Korean students picking tangerines on their field trip to a citrus farm on Jeju Island.

http://bohemiantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tangerine-jeju-children.jpg

Stephen January 9, 2011 at 6:23 am Reply
- Thanks for entering the photo Stephen. That is one joy filled moment and those tangerines look delicious! Very sweet girls.
  
  davendeb January 9, 2011 at 9:56 am Reply
I hope I’m doing this correctly, because I’m excited to share this photo. I went on a walk while on a mission trip in Kenya. This tiny little lady, with her colorful layers, had something to tell me, and she was serious about it. I spoke no Swalhili and she spoke no English.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rebekah.rabinowitz/Africa?authkey=Gv1sRgCIryz9v83MSE7gE#5245546330210393058

Rebekah

Rebekah Rabinowitz January 9, 2011 at 10:52 am Reply
Wow, so many entries! it’s going to be a hard decision for the judges

Magda January 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm Reply
Finally got my cable net back! Been waiting for it all week so I could submit a photo.

My photo is of two Swiss Guards standing outside the Vatican City. The colours of their uniform are absolutely beautiful.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3153/potraititalyvatican.jpg

Cheers,

Lynda

Lynda January 10, 2011 at 5:02 am Reply
So many fantastic photos here. I love portraits!

Laura January 11, 2011 at 8:23 pm Reply
I am the WORST at asking people if I can take a picture of them…so I am going to have to skip this week…..

Rebecca January 12, 2011 at 7:07 pm Reply
- Rebecca, I know what you mean. It can be so awkward. I often find it easier to ask folks when there’s a language barrier (pointing, smiling, looking a little embarrassed) than asking folks with whom I can speak. Sometimes I know there’s just no graceful way to do it, so I figure they’ll file me under Goofy American and let it go. Usually works.
  
  Katrina January 12, 2011 at 10:19 pm Reply
  - Guys, go to India and it will be people asking YOU to take photos of thenm Indians just love to be photographed. I don’t think there is a better place in the world to take photos of people
    
    Magda January 12, 2011 at 10:36 pm
  - At least you have the initiative to do that! Even if I did take pictures of people, I always try to get their backs, or side, but never straight on facial shots. I would hate for my face to end up in some random shot, even in the background, that I try to give the same consideration to everyone.
    
    Rebecca January 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm
These are just absolutely phenomenal!! What a great round-up.

DTravelsRound January 12, 2011 at 10:12 pm Reply
Hard to choose just one picture, but I really like this one from 2010. We where in Honduras and my girlfriend was working with some former-streetkids. A play was organized to tell the story of streetkids in Honduras and the picture was taken on the very first public performance.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/martijnreintjes/5351643400/
Former Honduran streetkid looks nervous before he has to go on stage to perform in his very first play.

Martijn Reintjes January 13, 2011 at 4:49 am Reply
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Wow – great turnout! This roulette appears to be taking off!

Cam January 13, 2011 at 12:18 pm Reply
I love good portraits, and there are many in this post! #26 is perhaps my favourite, though perhaps a few extra shots would have yielded the winner

Federico January 14, 2011 at 11:46 pm Reply
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While we are discussing about topics relevant to Travel Photography Roulette Round #7: Portraits – The Planet D: Around the World Adventure Couple, One of the very best wedding photography tips is to be confident. This helps in a number of different methods. It ensures you’re not shy or nervous and miss all the fantastic shots, but also helps because it keeps you from shaking the camera when snapping shots. Even with an costly, professional camera, the photos might still come out blurry in the event you shake when you take photos if you are nervous and your hands are shaking.

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What a great picture, you must had an amazing travel !

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your images were very heart warming. Very great, I;m looking forward to have this kind of portfolio

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This blog was great!! Their post are all variety..Thanks for sharing this.

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I love when travellers share their awesome photos from around the globe! There’s so much talent out there – and this contest is a great way to encourage people to share what they’ve got! I especially like the Hmong Girl dressed in traditional clothing at the footsteps of Doi Stuhep in Chiang Mai… I think she’s still there, several years older now
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