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Portrait of a young Toposa woman (South Sudan).The Toposa are a Nilotic ethnic group residing primarily in the Greater Kapoeta region of Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan.Traditionally, the Toposa are agro-pastoralists,...

Lopit tribesman (South Sudan). The Lopit are an ethnic group from Eastern Equatoria in South Sudan. They are traditionally agro-pastoralists who engage in farming and cattle herding. Their homeland consists...

Portrait of an elderly Jie woman (South Sudan). The Jie (or Jiye) are an ethnic group residing in the Eastern Equatoria. They speak a dialect of the Toposa language and are primarily agro-pastoralists,...

An intimate family portrait of a mother and daughter sitting side by side on a simple bed in their humble home (Madagascar). In many Malagasy households, the mother plays a central role in managing daily...

The daily activities in a traditional Moroccan tannery (Morocco).In the heart of Fez lies one of the oldest tanneries in the world, where skilled artisans continue to practice leather-making techniques...

Group of camel herders (Mongolia). In the vast steppes and arid desert regions of Mongolia, camel herding is a traditional way of life for many nomadic families. Mongolia is home to over 250,000 Bactrian...

Daily life scenes along the Avenue of the Baobabs (Madagascar).The Avenue of the Baobabs is one of Madagascar s most iconic and photographed natural landmarks. Situated near the town of Morondava on the...

Congregants of the Fifohazana Malagasy movement during the traditional Sunday procession, dressed in immaculate white garments (Madagascar).These congregants are members of the Fifohazana ("Revival") movement,...

Portrait of a Kara child at sunrise (Omo Valley, Ethiopia). The Kara tribe is among the smallest ethnic groups in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. They live in villages along the eastern bank of the...

Portrait of a Buddhist monk (Laos). The Buddhist monk life is deeply rooted in the principles and practices of Buddhism. Young boys may enter the monastic life as novices, usually around the age of seven....

Portrait of an Indian flautist (Rajasthan, India). The tradition of flute playing, or flautistry, has a rich history in India and is deeply rooted in the country's classical music traditions. The flute...