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At the Carnival by Leanne Lindsay - Photo of the Day, Photography Awards, Art Photography, Photojournalism, Online Photography CoursesAt the Carnival by Leanne Lindsay

At the Carnival by Leanne Lindsay

The air thrummed with a joyous cacophony – the mechanical whir of carnival rides, the excited shrieks of children, and the melodic calls of hawkers selling sugary treats. The local carnival was in full swing, and I was there with the light of my life, my grandson. His eyes, wide with a mixture of excitement and a touch of apprehension, darted from the towering Ferris wheel to the spinning teacups. But it was the swings that captured his imagination. We secured our spots, and as the swing spun faster and faster, his initial nervousness melted away. By the time he reached full speed, a full-blown grin stretched across his face. It was pure, unadulterated joy – the kind that only comes from the carefree days of childhood. That's when I snapped the picture. The setting sun cast a warm glow on the scene, highlighting the vibrant colors of the carnival rides. But the true focus was on my grandson, his laughter echoing in the air.
Maasai Walker by Ryszard Wierzbicki - Photojournalism, Maasai, Photography, Ryszard Wierzbicki, Photo of the Day

Maasai Walker by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Karen Blixen, a well-known author and ardent supporter of Africa, said it best when she said: "A Maasai warrior is a lovely sight. Those young men exhibit the highest degree of the type of intellect we refer to as stylish; although appearing to be daring and wildly imaginative, they are yet unwaveringly committed to their own natures and to an immanent ideal. Their fashion is not presumptive.