Sangoma, a photo from Butha-Buthe, North

Photographer's Note

On my trip trough Lesotho we stopped at the house of a traditional healer - a sangoma. She told us about her work, her visions and how she was destined to be a healer. A remarquable person with a remarquable history...

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No_One (4) 2016-05-06 5:35

Hi Julia
This is a great portrait of this lady, especially how you have managed to capture such mysterious light, very apt for what this lady does. The red clothes really pop too. Very nicely done
Cheers
Noel

ourania (51103) 2016-05-06 7:36

Hello Julia,
I like very much this spontaneous portrait, you have captured a very special expression on the sangoma's face and it's great that you included both of her hands and the instrument of her work and status too. The right side of her face is in the dark but we can still see the glint in her eyes, her subtle smile and respectable wrinkes. I like the highlights of this portrait very much. An exceptional encounter, her portrait confirms the impressions you cite in your note. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania