Displaced

Posted by Pied Crow (Nairobi, Kenya) on 12 May 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

Children in an IDP (internally displaced persons) camp in Limuru, outside of Nairobi. Many families were forced from their homes during the post-election violence, the government now is encouraging them to return.

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Comments (9)

mat from brest, France

really nice pics, nice light, shinning....

12 May 2008 1:25pm

@mat: Thanks for kind comments! I loved the way this boy is comforting his little sister. I visited this camp a few times and they were always together.

Gary from Cochise County, United States

Very nice shot. You captured the moment with feeling.

12 May 2008 8:06pm

Kelela from Upland, United States

This is a great capture. Inspite of their circumstances, I love how your main focus and use of light is on an expression of sweetness. Such skillful timing!

12 May 2008 10:33pm

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Sad story but they still look happy. Was it cold there...? They are wearing heavy jumpers.

13 May 2008 6:33am

@Observing: Not very cold, a little damp. Kenyans generally bundle up more than I do in the same temperature. The children light up whenever anyone has some time to talk with them, take a picture, whatever, but not a happy time for them, they are missing school and their routines.