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08-NOV-2008

Moving the fridge, Sousse, Tunisia, 2008

Following the commands of the lady in charge, a group of boys push a refrigerator through a narrow street in Sousse’s medina, moving it from one house to another. It is a community affair, with members of different families pitching in. This image expresses a sense of neighborhood spirit, the kind of spirit that brings a street photograph to life. Shooting in bursts, I preceded the fridge as the boys maneuvered it on a cart down a cobblestone street. I liked this image because of the four boys circling the event, making it into a spectator sport.

Leica V-Lux 1
1/200s f/5.0 at 72.5mm iso100 full exif

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Phil Douglis28-Nov-2008 23:35
This is an old neighborhood. These people, and their ancestors, have lived here for centuries. In such a place, togetherness is expected. How else could they prevail for so long? The kids seemed to enjoy this chore immensely. The air was filled with shouts of enthusiasm coming from all parties.
Carol E Sandgren28-Nov-2008 22:57
I love the slice of real life here that you have captured. Nice that kids actually help out with chores too difficult for older people. Would we find that here in our country?? Community togetherness!
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