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Samburu by Damienne Bingham
Small (12.0" x 8.0")
Lustre
$6.60
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Samburu National Reserve,
Kenya. 2009.

Canon EOS 400D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
f/7.1, 1/400s, ISO 100
RAW. Processed for aesthetics in PS CS5.

This small Samburu boy and his siblings greeted me at the entrance to the Samburu National Reserve. They were so fascinated with the new-comers and loved to see their faces on the camera.

The Samburu tribe is a cousin tribe to that of the Masai and Kikuyu.



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I am a freelance photographer originally from Brisbane, Australia, and currently living in Cape Town, South Africa.

I enjoy many forms of photography – with a particular interest in travel and nature photography. This diversity can be seen in the range of genres and styles in my portfolio

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Comments

  • vampvamp
    vampvampalmost 2 years ago

    amazing light in the eyes!

  • Yes I lucked out with the light here, that’s actually me reflected in his eyes! So glad you like it!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Tibby Steedly
    Tibby Steedlyalmost 2 years ago

    Wow, this is such an incredible protrait. His eyes are amazing!

  • Thanks so much, Tibby, I’m glad you like it! He did have beautiful eyes!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Cynthia Broomfield
    Cynthia Broomf...almost 2 years ago

    Beautiful portrait!!!!!!!!!

  • Thanks Cynthia!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Darcy Grizzle
    Darcy Grizzlealmost 2 years ago

    Amazing Portrait, love the reflection in his eyes.

  • Thanks Darcy!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Darcy Grizzle
    Darcy Grizzlealmost 2 years ago

    you can actually see you down taking the image of him. instant fave, excellent work.

  • Yeah, I didn’t realize at the time I was taking it, but the light in his eyes is wonderful. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Steven Lamb
    Steven Lambalmost 2 years ago

    Fantastic portrait!

  • Thanks Steven!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Ulla Jensen
    Ulla Jensenalmost 2 years ago

    Absolutely fantabulous portrait, Damienne….

  • Thanks Ulla, so glad you like it!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Vicki Ferrari
    Vicki Ferrarialmost 2 years ago

    WOW! Absolutely brilliant Damienne!!! WOW! :))

  • Thanks Vicki, I’m so glad you like it!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • Trish Woodford
    Trish Woodfordalmost 2 years ago

    Those eyes are like pools…..wonderful portrait :)

  • They really were. Thanks so much Trish, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

    – Damienne Bingham

  • tinhearts
    tinheartsalmost 2 years ago

    Precious little one!
    xox

  • He was! Thank you!

    – Damienne Bingham