This young man felt the whole picture-taking exercise was a serious affair. He enjoyed seeing the result which he thought was appropriate. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

Here you see this boy's local village school in the background. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

This pretty young girl's village can be seen across the field in the background. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

A beautiful, serene-looking girl dressed for the cool May weather in Namibia. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

This quiet youngster was very pleasant, smiling easily. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

A striking redhead with an easygoing way. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

This young boy with startling eyes managed to get himself into many of the photo's, really getting a kick out of seeing himself and his friends on the camera screen afterwards. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

Most of the young boys I photographed thought it was important to do something with their hands on camera, no matter what it was. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

This girl had a dignified air, carrying herself proudly. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved

This boy made a point of buttoning his short at the neck for the photograph. He wanted to look more formal. ©Gerald Diamond All rights reserved