We visited (with guidance from some Slovak locals) a gypsy camp.
The first moment we arrived they where not happy to see us and kept their distant .
But, when we began to give out the candy to the kids the hostility disappeared immediately.
Next thing, we even had to ceep them at a distance, they all wanted to be photographed, they pulled our clothes and begged to be allowed to stand in the picture.

Wonderfu.....Great pictures....love the first so much, Congratulations, my friend! borogovoi · 2010-05-19: 07:42

wonderful set! it's what i like the most when i visit others countries, to shoot people...most of the time they are happy to be shot! tomie · 2010-05-19: 08:00

what a moving set! No 5 is a great expressive portrait! Riyaz · 2010-05-19: 08:08

So impressive... Looks like their government forgot about them... I believe it is a little better in my country, but I am not quite sure. pandka · 2010-05-19: 08:18

Nice work Sandra! Great reportage! byron1 · 2010-05-19: 09:04

great set! it's very living. most of all i like #1 and #5 MissBloo · 2010-05-19: 09:40

AMAZING set! Each portrait is so expressive in their own way. Outstanding work. duds98 · 2010-05-19: 09:44

Very powerful portraits, Sandra! #1 in my favorites! lgnelson · 2010-05-19: 09:54

Very nice reality set. I love the expressions. 1st and 9th are best for me. ????? · 2010-05-19: 10:04

Very nice shots. Impressive conditions and powerful images and portraits. Best 1, 8 and 9 for me. But all fine. ????? · 2010-05-19: 10:11

impressive indeed, and real.. great #1,9 ????? · 2010-05-19: 10:35

Amazing shots , really so nice of you , love what you did (^_^) BUSHRA · 2010-05-19: 11:24

great and impressive report shots!!! vterezia · 2010-05-19: 11:46

ha! they know their pictures will be here! gonia · 2010-05-19: 12:10

One of the heartbreaking photos ever seen !! ????? · 2010-05-19: 12:15

Such great shots but #9 is extra special. LotoFoto · 2010-05-19: 12:24

Outstanding. Thank you so much for sharing these. smbunation · 2010-05-19: 12:46

such great captures Sandra...your photos are amazing :) ps: I've missed you guys Nukee · 2010-05-19: 14:56

Beautiful , # 8 is great , i think. Gh · 2010-05-19: 15:32

very nice. #5 and #9 are my favs. (seeing -Roma in the title i thought u visited Roma without my knowledge :) At least here in Rome, they use 'Rom' for Gypsies.) miltonjacob · 2010-05-19: 15:52

Larry had told me what an amazing post this was, Sandra. I must agree - these are remarkable portraits of a people we know so little about. Thank you for the effort you put forth to open our eyes to their culture. Excellent! djnana · 2010-05-19: 16:28

Neat work - so sweets are an essential piece of photographers kit :-) 1 5 & 9 are my favourites - I prefer the close up look. Jarvo · 2010-05-19: 16:33

Dit is nu fotografie, prachtig hoor. Heel wat beter dan een bloemeke of een vogel.. 1 5 en 9 voor mij de mooiste al oogt 1 een beetje onrustig, weet zelf niet of ik eea zou rechttrekken en of dat beter zou worden. Zelfde geldt een beetje voor de blauw zweem in 9, zou je eens kunnen proberen om weg te halen maarr ik vind dit zo mooi... ben er vet jaloers op.. Prachtig! eljapa · 2010-05-19: 16:51

Terrific set of cool candid shots :-) ????? · 2010-05-19: 17:21

Ik moet Jan gelijk geven hoor San, dit is fotografie!! en ja, ik ben ook jaloers :-/ Prachtige set!!! En ook voor mij springt 1-5 en 9 er uit(maar 2 heeft toch ook wel iets speciaal hoor). Aangrijpend, droevig om zien, maar oooo zo verdomd mooi. 5 gaat mijn favorieten in voor heel deze prachtige set. sjapoo!! Wanneer ga je terug? ik sponsor met plezier minstens een bak koeken, zolang je maar met dergelijke foto's terugkomt :-) eternity65 · 2010-05-19: 18:36

Wow, these are fantastic Sandra!! jennye · 2010-05-19: 20:42

Great pic! I love number 9! Dman51 · 2010-05-19: 23:54

well photographed slowpete · 2010-05-20: 01:55

Great shots! love #2..! ;) Ratcher · 2010-05-20: 04:53

great series one suggestion next time try some candids josejacob · 2010-05-20: 11:52

Super set,Sandra! :)) Goldbrandi · 2010-05-20: 15:32

The three little girls is a nice shot :>) kflee2000 · 2010-05-20: 20:30

the 9th shot is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!! ????? · 2010-05-20: 23:13

Great portraits! I like that you made such nice portraits of them despite of the poor environment hannamagnusson · 2010-05-21: 03:25

Interesting post! (I do not like them) ????? · 2010-05-21: 06:46

Really a amazing set. So beautifully well done, loved #9, but the entire set is wonderful. ????? · 2010-05-21: 08:52

buen reportaje social! Ruhey · 2010-05-21: 08:53

Awesome reportage! wildduck · 2010-05-25: 10:50

Wonderful, I really love the power of colours and expressions in this set!! TIM927 · 2010-06-02: 18:27

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