Snake charmers

I didn't pick these photos out for their sophisticated composition or artistic execution or something like that, but rather for their pure energy. I really like these two photos taken from a news article I read a few months ago. I found the images so compelling that I saved them on my computer and I'm finally posting them. The little girl is just plain looking at this flared snake slithering up just a feet away from her, as if she's having a casual conversation with it. It is both intense and informal. And every time I look at the second photo, I find that the kids sitting there on the floor are just as interesting to look at as the cobra snake, if not more so. Their expressions, their clothing, their demeanor, the snake...there is a lot to look at in each pic. Two really rich photos. I'd hate to ruin them with too blabbing, but here's a link to the article if you're interested in reading the background story: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1192122/Indian-village-children-young-taught-snake-charmers.html

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Photos: Barcroft Media