Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Black & White Wednesdays


A small hamlet in the southwest of Madagascar. The people were out to graze their cattle which is not an easy task in this dry and hostile environment. This little house is the home of a whole family. In tribal communities in this part of the country approximately 80 percent of what people earn is being saved towards the funeral to give you a better afterlife. The graves are in comparison big and massive. But I will save that for another day...







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18 comments:

  1. fim.worksDecember 10, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    In Schwarz/Weiß sieht das Heim der Familie tatsächlich so kümmerlich aus, wie es ist. Wie gut es uns doch geht!

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  2. Pieni LintuDecember 10, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Lovely B&W shots!

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  3. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsDecember 10, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    These interesting images look like some from the end of the 19th century in the Australian bush.

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  4. HalcyonDecember 10, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I find it really interesting to see how other people live. Despite the circumstances, most of these people seem to be genuinely happy (at least in my personal encounters). It sometimes makes me wonder if all of our "trappings" are really worth it. I am interested to see the graves too.

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  5. CatherineDecember 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    I love coming here Karen... I discover and learn so much. So fascinating how the focus of their earnings is put into their afterlife. Like this hamlet shows, I imagine an entire life of sacrifice and faith. And hopefully happiness.

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  6. NickiDecember 10, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    a different perspective on life - less fear of dying I suppose. Great images from the region.

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  7. The Furry GnomeDecember 10, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    My goodness you get around!

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  8. BuckeroomamaDecember 10, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    That's certainly an fascinating piece of information, hmmm. These photos in b/w are so evocative.

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  9. miss-red-foxDecember 10, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    We tend to forget - or some do not realize this at all - how good life it is to us here in Europe... Thank you for the pictures!

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  10. barbaraDecember 10, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    That's the first time I visit your blog and I'm so glad to be here! I just found out your project and I'm so happy! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. HansHBDecember 10, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful B&W photos, great photowork!
    My post: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  12. Katrin KlinkDecember 10, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Wahnsinnsfotos!

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  13. carol l mckennaDecember 10, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Great textures and lovely bw shots!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  14. you-wee becauseDecember 12, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Na, die Fotos von der Holzhütte haste aber auf der Schwäbischen Alp aufgenommen, oder!?!?!? ;-))

    Gruß & schönes Wochenende, Karen!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 12, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Wonderful Karen. It looks hot and dry but beautiful in its own way.

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  16. CountryMouseDecember 15, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Interesting and I love the black and white details.

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  17. LinneaDecember 16, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    So beautiful and especially in black and white :)

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  18. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Oh can't wait to hear more! Fascinating topic!

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