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I am a Peul


I am a Peul
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Copyright: Frans Buitendijk (frans273) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 58 N: 277] (1933)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-12
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Nikon D200., Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AFS DX VR
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-26 16:18
Viewed: 666
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I could not ask her, because we did not speak both the same language, but the darker blue color around her (tattoo t) mouth could indicate that she belongs to the Tribe "Peul". For some reason she did not want to smile and did not show her teeth. After I had her permission I took a few shots to get the smile ...
The little marks on her cheeks are tribel marks too and differ locally.

From Wikipedia:
Peul, One people, many names

There are also many names (and spellings of the names) used in other languages to refer to the Fulɓe. Fulani in English is borrowed from the Hausa term. Fula, from Manding languages is also used in English, and sometimes spelled Fulah or Foulah. The French borrowed the Wolof term Pël, which is variously spelled Peul, Peulh, and even Peuhl. More recently the Fulfulde / Pulaar term Fulɓe is adapted to English as Fulbe. In Portuguese its Fula or Futafula.

A closely related group is the Tukolor (Toucouleur) in the central Senegal River valley. These people are often referred to together with Fulɓe of the region as Haalpulaar'en (Pulaar-speakers).

Fula society in in some parts of West Africa features the "caste" divisions typical of the region. In Mali, for instance, those who are not technically Fulɓe have been referred to as yimɓe pulaaku (people of the Fula culture).

[edit] Traditional livelihood

The Fulani are traditionally a nomadic, pastoralist people, herding cattle, goats and sheep across the vast dry hinterlands of their domain, keeping somewhat separate from the local agricultural populations.


The ancient origins of the Fula people have been the subject of speculation over the years, but several centuries ago they appear to have begun moving from the area of present-day Senegal eastward.

During the 16th century the Fula expanded through the sahel grasslands stretching from what is today Senegal to Sudan. Their military strength centered on powerful cavalry that could quickly move across the large empire and defeat rivals, but the Fulani could not expand southwards, as the horses could not withstand the diseases of those latitudes.
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  • Great 
  • rater Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 215 W: 52 N: 111] (957)
  • [2007-02-26 16:39]

I think that the photo with the explanation is great. The portrait is good, but your explanation of the details makes it great. TFS.

Hi Frans
The emotion you have captured in her eyes is mesmerising - there is intelligence, warmth and a hint of sadness there.
Beautiful metering and depth of field.
Congratulations!
Rew

Nice shot! You captured her look very well and managed to blurr out the background. Well done. Ed

  • Great 
  • Hitbit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 513 W: 167 N: 472] (5531)
  • [2007-02-26 17:18]

Prachtig portret met een mooie uitdrukking op haar gezicht. Mooie scherp en een goede dof en een mooie uitsnede. Well done.

TFs
Grtz Pim

Hi Frans,
Great portrait of this woman! Lovely expression and good lighting. The notes are very infromative too! TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

A beautiful portrait again, Frans ! I love her look to you :)
Very informative note!
Thanks
Sylvie

  • Great 
  • sleger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 57 N: 181] (3549)
  • [2007-02-26 20:50]

Hello Frans

This is a nice portrait of a girl with beautiful eyes.
TFS

Regards, Sylvain

Ah, this time not only a portrait but an educational one :)
Great look and great note!
Nuné

Hi Frans,

A new great portrait as you are able to do ! Very nice face and great attitude. congratulations for your work. Best regards
Pascal

  • Great 
  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2007-02-27 12:09]

Hello Frans.
Top class portrait captured.
Full of GOOD emotions.
Looks very nice to me.
She has nice face I must say. ANd good eyes.
Wonderful!
J-23

:) follow

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  • drymd29 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1502 W: 254 N: 672] (7605)
  • [2007-03-05 15:47]

Je maakt mooi dingen Frans; de modellen lijken zich ontspannen te tonen. Deze is wat verlegen en dat kan ontwapenend werken.
Huub

Perfect face.....
Well seen well taken....
TFS
Claude

very good, I appreciate the explanation

Lovely portrait. Such nature beauty and skin tone is awesome. You have taken a lovely photo of this lovely young lady. Congrats and TFS.

Martyn

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