ARCHIVE KENYA 67 – WOMAN ON A FARM
August 8, 2020 8 Comments
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Luo woman on a farm near Akala in Kenya’s far west; Apr 1979.
There are two others in the frame but I’m taken with this woman’s level stare and calm self-possession – and hence to a grainy selective crop – it could almost be a passport photo.
A meeting of two worlds. Her home, and my privilege to be there. Conversation via a Luo and (inexpert) English speaker and my few words of Swahili – and also quite a lot of mime, gesticulation, smiling and laughter! They were friendly and welcoming, as were people throughout Kenya, and that is something that remains with me.
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Technique: OM-1 with 50mm Zuiko lens; Agfa CT18 colour slide film, rated at 64 ISO; Dfine 2; Color Efex Pro 4.
THE ARCHIVE KENYA SERIES
I’m re-posting photographs that I took in Kenya over 30 years ago. You can find more context here . Click onto the “Archive Kenya” tag (below) to see more of these film images from Kenya.
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About Adrian Lewis
When you look at your Kenya photos do you wonder what became of the people you photographed? As I looked at this beautiful photograph, that was my immediate thought.. how did her life turn out.
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Yes, I do wonder about such things very much, and the more so as I get older and think more about such things. 🙂
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Beautiful 💛🧡💚
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Thank you! ATP xxxXXX!!!
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This is a beautiful portrait! You’ve captured all her pride, kindness & beauty
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Thank you, that’s very good to hear! 🙂
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Beautiful portrait, Adrian. She has a relaxed and confident expression.
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Thank you very much, Jane, thank you! 🙂
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