A large group of children gathered and lined up in front of me

Children gathering in front of camera
Children gathered in front of the camera

As soon as I stepped into the riverside settlement along the Mahananda River, I was spotted by the local children. Curious about the camera slung over my shoulder, they swarmed around me in a flurry of excitement. Some of them even asked outright to have their picture taken.

Before I knew it, a whole crowd had gathered and lined up in front of me as if for a formal portrait. At that point, there was no way I could just walk away without taking the shot. Peering through the viewfinder, I saw a variety of expressions—some children stared back at me with bold, almost defiant eyes, while others seemed a bit shy. And of course, a few wore wide, carefree smiles.

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PHOTO DATA

No

8269

Shooting Date

Jun 2011

Posted On

January 25, 2014

Modified On

June 24, 2025

Place

Malda, India

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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