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Hidden smiles of Africa II


Hidden smiles of Africa II
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Copyright: Frans Buitendijk (frans273) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 61 N: 276] (1921)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-07
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D200., Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AFS DX VR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/750 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-10-21 13:04
Viewed: 728
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Arbore (Erbore) boys dressed up for a ceremony



Arbore in Southern Ethiopia lies within the East African Rift Valley, about 50km north of Lake Stephanie (Chew Bahir). The Arbore are a group of about 4000 people and subsist as agropastoralists. Their most important possession is their cattle. Their agriculture (maize and sorghum) which together with animal husbandry is vital for their subsistence is maintained by an elaborate irrigation system alongside the River Woyto. The Arbore possess detailed knowledge of botanical species, distinguishing between 130 different kinds of sorghum. During the annual dry season, they regularly supply their neighbours with grain in exchange for honey, tobacco, coffee, pots or livestock. In times of drought the Arbore often are the last group within the wider region, who still have stores of grain, facilitated by the location of their fields along the river. This regional network allows many people to survive in times of famine.
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Hoi Frans,
Wat een prachtig duo portret, echt geweldig qua scherpte en belichting. Super details top foto Frans!
Hans

Hi Frans. This is a really nice picture because it shows the subjects in their home environment. I think it needs a little more contrast and sharpening. I've done a quick workshop. It could be the angle of my screen.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1140 W: 15 N: 597] (10227)
  • [2007-10-21 14:06]

I love this picture!! The colors are fantastic. I look forward to reading more about this tribe. TFS

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  • anyel Silver Star Critiquer [C: 21 W: 0 N: 1] (136)
  • [2007-10-21 17:42]

muy buena foto, resalta la dedicacion y el esfuerzo de esta cultura. destaca la nobleza de las tribus, exclente.

anyel

real fact photo,

nice,
thanks for sharing,
regards,
yogesh

Hi Frans, what an excellent image here, great color and i'm definitely looking forward to seeing what this tribe is about. TFS

Frans,
Dit is een hele leuke foto, het beschrijft hun gezichten zo goed, en de kleuren maken het heel speciaal.

Hi Frans,
Beautiful photo ! I am impressed by your photos from Ethiopia. It must have been a great experience. A real work of reporter !
My best compliments
Sylvie

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