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Himba Baby

I'm not a baby-photographer, but I came across this little guy in Namibia on my way to Spitzkoppe. He was sitting beside the road in the dirt on stony ground, e...
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I'm not a baby-photographer, but I came across this little guy in Namibia on my way to Spitzkoppe. He was sitting beside the road in the dirt on stony ground, exposed to tourists. I paid his mother for taking a quick snapshot. I wish there was more communication possible. But I understood they didn't want to be interrupted in their business selling craft jewellery. Somehow I feel the need to post it here.
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Mar, 2014

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It is hard to put into words looking at this sweet baby. It is so very dramatic and striking. Thank you for sharing!

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I think this shot is wonderful and completely tragic. My heart aches for this little baby and it's mother. I cannot even begin to imagine the tremendous poverty they are suffering. Very tragic and touching.