Kemoto Point, The Gambia, West Africa – ‘River Gambia Expedition – 1044km source-sea African odyssey‘ January 2013 Paddling up, in our two foldable canoes, towards the shore of Kemoto Point, we could see that our arrival was not going unnoticed – we were being closely observed by a dozen or so young kids, andContinue reading “Urban drift and ‘the back way’ – the effect on one small West African village”
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Weekend photos: Traditional Masquerades, The Gambia & Senegal, West Africa
The Kankurang – a secret society – used in traditional Mandinka initiation rites, whose rituals can be seen all over The Gambia and Senegal, West Africa. Images from an ongoing photo series. HJF & JF Related Post: Photographing Gambian masquerades with Jason Florio, with an audience
Friday photo: Portraits of Freedom Fighters, Karen State, Burma, by Jason Florio
‘For 62 years, in the Jungles of Karen State, Burma, the Karen people have been fighting for their very right to exist in what is now considered the worlds longest ongoing conflict…’ Jason Florio, Burma, 2012. Read more here. See the whole series of portraits of the Karen Liberation Army (KNLA) and civilians atContinue reading “Friday photo: Portraits of Freedom Fighters, Karen State, Burma, by Jason Florio”
A Moment in Time: One man and his horse, in the water, at Sliema Bay, Malta
I came across this rather enchanting scene, this morning, as I was walking around Sliema, Malta – the only way, for me personally, to get a real feel for a place. It’s one of the first things I love to do, when I travel to a new place… take some time, stroll around, and getContinue reading “A Moment in Time: One man and his horse, in the water, at Sliema Bay, Malta”
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