Berbera beauty - Somaliland
Somali women use qasil which comes from a tree as a protection from
the sun and a natural beauty product. Because they're worth it!
Formerly a British colony, Somaliland briefly reached its independence
in 1960. It is one of the three Territories, with Puntland and former
Italian Somalia that compose the current State of Somalia.
Somaliland proclaimed its independence in 1991, adopting its own
currency, a fully independent government, working institutions and
police. The authorities organized a referendum in 2001, advocating
once again for full independence. However, to date, it is not
internationally recognized.
Ethiopian Prime minister Meles Zenawi is the only one to speak about a
Somalilander president, recognizing implicitly the existence of an
independent State. Indeed the economy of neighboring Ethiopia
dramatically depends on Somaliland stability, since the landlocked
country’s main trade route passes through the Somalilander port of
Berbera… And vice-versa, the economy of Somaliland largely depends on
the taxes and duties it charges Ethiopia. Besides that, the principal
economic activity of Somaliland is livestock exportation to the
Arabian Peninsula. Most people are Sunni Muslims and speak Arabic, as
well as some Somali dialect and many of them, English.Lastely, the
East African demography being based on clan alliances, it is no
surprise that the frontiers drawn by the colonists don’t match the
ethnic divisions of territory, leading to open clashes. More broadly,
this problem is recurrent across the African continent.
© Eric Lafforgue
www.ericlafforgue.com
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fabio.romeo, Eric Dupuis, ericrstoner, Senja666, and 207 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Ph. Armj - De Sario Armando. (18 months ago | reply)
Fantastic portrait!!Compliment!!!!
*a_a* ( out ) (18 months ago | reply)
Superb...
blauepics (18 months ago | reply)
Stunning portrait! Beautifully composed!
ericrstoner (18 months ago | reply)
Haunting, expressive eyes . . .
EZ_"T" PHOTO (18 months ago | reply)
Lovely portrait
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wonderful shot!
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Apratim Saha (18 months ago | reply)
This is really a great portrait ! Maybe one of your best !
H. Eisenreich Foto (18 months ago | reply)
again very beautiful
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ayoye (18 months ago | reply)
Wow......quel beau portrait Eric! Le regard, la pose, les couleurs, tout y est. Felicitations! FAV.
Qba from Poland (18 months ago | reply)
Fantastic portrait, love the dof !
moonjazz (18 months ago | reply)
perfection soulful and respectful
Nadir Moha (18 months ago | reply)
Admirable !
etylee (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful portrait!
ReportageImages (18 months ago | reply)
Breath taking
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Nené ƸӜƷ (18 months ago | reply)
Magnificent!
evy2010 (18 months ago | reply)
what a gorgeous portrait!
num'eric (18 months ago | reply)
Magnifique comme d'hab !
Roger Wyrick (18 months ago | reply)
A stunningly beautiful image! Well done.
Burnt Umber (18 months ago | reply)
your portraits are always spot on!
Jonas Hansel (18 months ago | reply)
Wow!
ysella (18 months ago | reply)
simply beautiful :)
zhoulie69 (18 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot
youla2 (18 months ago | reply)
un portrait parfait!
Mayur Kakade (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Portrait Eric!
Clarita Palominos (18 months ago | reply)
Excellent bokeh,greetings
zhqxiaohui (18 months ago | reply)
good words,good picture!enjoy!
brightasafig (18 months ago | reply)
Looking at thiis picture is a huge pleasure. Her hand adds so much feeling to it. She's lovely.
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Eric Lafforgue (18 months ago | reply)
Thanks...for the Somali model! She would be happy to know people appreciate as she was happy to pause in front of her house in Berbera.
brightasafig (18 months ago | reply)
I have to confess I've not been commenting on your photographs because I imagine you receive so many. But I look at every one and hugely appreciate and enjoy your work.
kool_skatkat (18 months ago | reply)
Great portrait and information...
EG documentary photography (18 months ago | reply)
beautiful work! . . . . and your subject is stunning.
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L'oeil et l'esprit (18 months ago | reply)
splendid portrait
Stefano Viola (18 months ago | reply)
Love your works Eric ;-)
tsuping.liu (18 months ago | reply)
Excellent capture.
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Beautiful Image, Composition & Photography
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PeterQQ2009 (18 months ago | reply)
They are worth it, indeed! Great portrait, Eric.
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Mark Gimelli (18 months ago | reply)
Absolutely stunning
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A.Hulot (18 months ago | reply)
Very nice photo with good colors
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nathij (18 months ago | reply)
a stunning portrait.
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A stunning photo
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somptueux , regard capté magnifique !!!
tg76 (18 months ago | reply)
i can see you in her eyes! gorgeous light i must say!
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NAILSON MOURA PHOTOGRAPHY (18 months ago | reply)
Simplesmente Fantástica!!!!