Troubled

Artist: ApeArt
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Troubled

We visited a Masai village in Kenya. This poor man was wandering around, very troubled. Some of the people in our group implied scornfully that he was drunk. When I asked about him I was told that he had mental difficulties and the rest of the tribe looked after him. He seemed so upset, it was sad. And sad too for people to automatically jump to the conclusion that he was drunk…

Troubled belongs to the following groups:

African Art and Writings, Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment, Safe Haven, Street Photography and Photojournalism, THE WAIST UP - Portraiture Photography and United Kingdom

Barbara Sparhawk, 9 months ago

A mask like face, the eyes have stopped seeing. It’s a wonderful portrait and very touching.
ApeArt, 9 months ago

thank you Barbara
fotobahn, 9 months ago

What a great shot….and so many stories those eyes can tell you! shame on what the world has turned into!
Antanas, 9 months ago

Great portrait
ApeArt, 9 months ago

thanks antanas
avionz, 9 months ago

What a stunning portrait. I love your work.
Despot, 9 months ago

What a great shot. It is so sad how “Good” people are so damn quck to judge and dismiss others. Instead of embracing and understanding. They seem to be the same kind of folks that follow the idiot Bush!
ApeArt, 9 months ago

thank you so much avionz
ApeArt, 9 months ago

thanks Despot
pryere, 9 months ago

A piece of photo journalism aswell Jane. I have never seen a brow so furrowed, stunning shot. It is also very interesting to read the back story, Mental illness touches almost everyone in one way or another. I have seen that same blank expression on faces many times on my travels, mostly in London, but in other cities aswell.