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11-NOV-2008

Riding with dad, Tozeur, Tunisia, 2008

One of the greatest pleasures of street photography is the unexpected. I was walking through the ancient brick medina of Tozeur, photographing people as they passed back and forth through the distinctive arches that link one set of streets with another. I heard the roar of an approaching motorbike, pre-focused on the edge of an arched tunnel entrance, and shot a burst of images just as it was about to cross from light into darkness. One of my frames revealed a small child riding in front and smiling up at his father. I never noticed the smile as I shot, but it rewarded me as I studied the detail a moment later.

Leica V-Lux 1
1/250s f/5.0 at 23.9mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time11-Nov-2008 15:20:03
MakeLeica
ModelV-LUX 1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length23.9 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

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Phil Douglis01-Dec-2008 00:24
The smile makes the image. It is the smile of a child, of a son, of the smallest member of the family of three riding this vehicle. It is the smile of innocence and pleasure, all in one. Thanks, Tim, for this comment.
Tim May30-Nov-2008 23:40
I love the smile.
Phil Douglis29-Nov-2008 05:14
Yes, that little happy passenger does make this photo memorable. Without him, it's just a guy on a motorbike. But with him, the image speaks of family, love, and trust.
Alina29-Nov-2008 02:55
Gorgeous shot. Fantastic light and composition. That little happy passenger is making this photo.
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