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Leap of Faith

Taken in a 'kampung' or small village built on stilts over a swamp. These children, for the most part, seemed to be enjoying life like any others, despite the abject poverty they're surrounded with.

 

I love this photo; there's just so much going on, so many thoughts, so many details. It certainly won't appeal to everyone, and is one of those photos that flickr tends to pass over, but it represents an important part of Jakarta's culture, and the vibrance of youth in this nation.

 

Taken with my old Canon 350d last April. I forgot to post it until now; kindly reminded by my brother. Unmodified other than a very slight curve adjustment and resizing.

 

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Uploaded on January 8, 2007
Taken on April 30, 2006