Taken near the previous photo just outside Bac Ha, these children interrupted their play to watch the funny-looking tourists. Not having been exposed to westerners for very long, these people have yet to learn how effective begging is, and instead are friendly and genuine. My tripod was obviously totally new to them, and everyone wanted to touch and feel.

Olympus OM1, Tamron 24 f2.5, E100 VS

© Dylan Sutton, 2000