2. Faces of Melanesia

Bonarua Island

Portraits of the people of Bonarua Island Papua New Guinea, ceremonial axe,
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Vilage elder with children by the seashore, Bonarua Is, Bumer Islands, PNG
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Vilage elder with children by the seashore, Bonarua Is, Bumer Islands, PNG

  • Vilage elder with children by the seashore, Bonarua Is, Bumer Islands, PNG
  • Village elder, Bonarua Is, Brumer Islands, PNG<br /> <br /> It is hard to know how old this woman is, since the islanders seem to age much faster than us as they have very hard lives.<br /> <br /> Many of you have commented on how friendly the villagers seem, with wonderful smiles. When we got to the island the people were very shy and tentative. I found one who spoke English and took some time to forget about taking photos and learn a few phrases of their language like 'Good Morning', 'Are You Well', Thank You Very Much' and 'May I Take Your Photo?', etc. The transformation was amazing. People starting helping me with my pronunciation, and breaking up over my clumsy efforts, and were suddenly open and friendly. The result was the brilliant smiles you see, and the direct engagement with the camera.<br /> <br /> Other photos from this location can be seen here <a href="http://goo.gl/IQrCM">http://goo.gl/IQrCM</a><br /> <br /> 24 mm, 1/60 sec, f/7.1, ISO 640, FF
  • Group of children, Bonarua Is, Brumer Islands, PNG<br /> <br /> The children kept making peace signs right up against the lens. When they understood that I couldn't take a picture some of the older children held down the hands of the younger children, hence the interesting jumble of hands.<br /> <br /> 18 mm, 1/60 sec, f 7.1, ISO 450, flash fill
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