Uniforms

Sometimes when I think about where I've been
Or what I've seen,
I get stuck in the ditch—
Intent on the lapping sound
Of my tapping toes
Making rippling circles.

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These images were shot on my first excursion to Africa. I was led and guided by a dear friend that taught me her view of the world, which just so happened to include these beautiful, wonderful children in uniform. These images are some of the hundreds of children we fell in love with. The girls' uniform pink does me in... and then I see the Maasai boys' forrest green shorts. I'm not sure the exact reason why I shot them blurry, but I still agree with my decision then. You can find out about these kids and my friend's brilliant life work here. Her husband's photography marries her vision perfectly. These two do the kind of good that is always being done, but never being seen.