Jumper's assistant, a photo from Southern, South

Photographer's Note

In order for a Hamer man to get married he must successfully complete a bull-jumping ceremony. This is a big community event. This young man was one of the men assisting, who organised the cattle in a line to be jumped. The stick he is crewing is the type used in lieu of a toothbrush.

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ifege (48217) 2020-02-20 22:38

Hi Steve
Interesting collar with all the plastic beads and a good portrait.
cheers
Ian

emka (158204) 2020-02-20 23:49

Hello Steve, Your photos from Ethiopia are stunning. Fantastic portrait, Awesome colours and sharpness.
Kind regrads Malgo

holmertz (102834) 2020-02-21 0:58

Hello steve,
Very close, very sharp, very bright, very good. What else is there to say? He even seems to enjoy being photographed.
Regards,
Gert

jhm (211736) 2020-02-21 5:39

Hello stephen,

A nice contrast picture through the stong colours arond the neck
Very sharp and clear to look at
Nice composition, good presentation,
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

everlasting (19680) 2020-02-21 11:51

a fine tight crop of this photogenic young man. the colours are as vibrant as this ceremony

daddo (28748) 2020-02-29 21:23

Hi Steve. Bright image. His cap looks as bright as the ornamental collar. Pity I cannot see a little more of it, but then you would have had to include some background distractions as well and compromise your tight composition. Cheers.

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-03-03 18:17

Hi Stephen
Superb close up portrait 'stark almost frightening' happy 'little face' biting that stick but looks so appealing colourful tribe and tx to your useful description. It's beautifully photographed sharp in focus and great expressions, highly spirited and soul of this chap. Needless to elaborate more, i'd say that speaks for it self!
Congrats
Best regards