close iframe icon
approved icon wildpainter avatar PRO+
wildpainter
Proud Maasai - Stephen Powell Wildlife Artist
Banner

Proud Maasai - Stephen Powell Wildlife Artist

Photographed Tanzania 2012. Available light. Hand held 1-5 sec. We were invited in to the house of this proud Maasai man. It was very dark and smokey. One post ...
Read more

Photographed Tanzania 2012. Available light. Hand held 1-5 sec. We were invited in to the house of this proud Maasai man. It was very dark and smokey. One post card window for light. As we talked he occasionally leaned forward in to the beam of light. I groped for the settings on my camera and held as steady as I could. He was pleased with the shot! I was just a bit thrilled especially given the difficulty of getting it.
Read less
cameraPhotographed Tanzania 2012. Available light. Hand held 1/5 sec

upload_dateJul, 2013

Views

950

Likes

Awards

Well Done
Peer Award
Mykhaylo holmeshooke1 Paul_Joslin Bruizaphoto Rockyw Johnsalterego _life +15
Superb Composition
debbietintle LindieK Captain_Yes MHoyt elizabethlizeloosthuizen GoddessDigitalArt edandaniphone +7
Absolute Masterpiece
photographybykristijo Parallel Eduardbetz MERCEDESS Confalonieri eelcovanroden fletchmortel +1
Magnificent Capture
charterswilliamosborne DelSantoChris Gayle_Solis Cathleen_Shea NatureLoverJJWal WHImages JavaJamez
Top Choice
ZeLuiz MIsabel mayfairy15 Wayne_Sr marcelfens
Outstanding Creativity
Mann-Niyati RobZucho cherylhealy christ-nabelano Mij
Superior Skill
marcdewitt sue-zon Nitka SettingSky iandorman
Jaw Dropping
argu
Exceptional Contrast
CarolCanonGirl
All Star
bradnel

Top Ranks

Portrait Poetry ProjectTop 10 rank
Portrait Poetry ProjectTop 10 rank week 1
Cultural Crossroads Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Inspiring Faces Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Inspiring Faces Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
View more
Portraits And Shadows Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 2
8 Comments |
barbarabrock Platinum
 
barbarabrock July 22, 2013
Very effective lighting
marcelfens
 
marcelfens July 26, 2013
Great picture!
naturisk PRO+
 
naturisk April 20, 2016
A great portrait!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon January 01, 2017
A portrait to make proud any Maasai man.
wildpainter PRO+
wildpainter January 01, 2017
It was a shot I had to get!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon January 02, 2017
Lived in Southern Africa for several years, so I know how the indigenous peoples feel about having their photos taken. This photo, and others of yours, are truly sensitive and inspiring.
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal March 22, 2017
Congratulations on your award!
lamarh
 
lamarh March 28, 2017
excellent capture of the lighting on this portrait.
wildpainter PRO+
wildpainter March 28, 2017
Thanks LaMar!
LindieK PRO
 
LindieK April 07, 2023
Great image. You managed to grab the essence of the proud warrior

Submitted to Photo Contests
See all
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.