HIMBA MOTHER AND CHILD 2

Michael Sheridan

HIMBA MOTHER AND CHILD 2

The Himba people live in Northern Namibia and Southern Angola. This Himba mother was photographed in her village in far Northern Namibia. The smooth reddish skin effect is achieved by daily applications of a reddish clay mixed with ash and butter. These ladies apparently never bathe in water.
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HIMBA MOTHER AND CHILD 2 by Michael Sheridan
HIMBA MOTHER AND CHILD 2 by Michael Sheridan
  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    National Geo calibre pic! Very good, and very interesting.

  • 1stAngel

    1stAngel

    What a great picture! Outstanding quality and a lovely subject.

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    how beautiful, breathtakingly so

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great capture….............wonderful image.

  • Sandra Chung

    Sandra Chung

    Perfect photograph. Beautiful.

  • Jacq Wilson

    Jacq Wilson

    This is STUNNING!!!!!!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fantastic shot!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    this is such a beautiful portrait of mother and child – you instantly feel the connection between them – i love the lighting in this too.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Fabulous!

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    Photo journalism at its best! Magnificent & fabulous!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    superb

  • Albert1000

    Albert1000

    Wow, excellent. Exceptional.

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    Stunningly beautiful photograph. Tones and light are devine.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    very beautifully captured :O)

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Absolutely beautiful! Wow!

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    brilliant shot so well done

  • ClaireBare

    ClaireBare

    for me, this is a perfect photo: the lighting, colour, subject- all beautiful. wow

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    brilliant work!

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    A most wonderful capture,....

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    oh so well done, beautiful

  • Marinella  Owens

    Marinella Owens

    Love it very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

  • Makeba Kedem-DuBose

    Makeba Kedem-D...

    Oooooh! I just love this! peace…

  • Imber

    Imber

    This is really amazing shot! Bravo!

  • Moshe Cohen

    Moshe Cohen

    Wonderful image Nichael, the light and shadows are great.
    Even though the mother and child don’t look each other you can feel the strong connection.

  • wellman

    wellman

    so very beautiful – such a great unobtrusive portrait

  • mooonrocks

    mooonrocks

    pretty colors!

  • Emoto

    Emoto

    Beautiful image.
    Do you know what was she doing with her hands? Do all the ladies never wear a top in public?

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    Fantastic shot and lovely light

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    You couldn’t have asked for a better picture if you had set it all up your self. Great job

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Beautiful, what a capture – you are brilliant!

  • Martin  Mullen

    Martin Mullen

    Beautiful pic – great sense of bond!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    This should be in the NatGeo mag…this is awesome, amazing capture!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Great light. Beautiful photo.

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    this is a very beautiful portrait of Mother and child and so very interesting is your discription…imagine, no water to clean that beautiful skin? Hmmm.

    well done :)

  • GlennB

    GlennB

    i had the privilage of working with a few Himba chaps – Kay, Kakokerre & others – fantastic people – loved the sound of their language – just noticed the digital watch she’s wearing – haha.
    Great memories! You’ve got a fantastic protfolio here Michael! Great!

  • Michael Sheridan replied

    Glenn – Thanks for the feedback. I have a feeling that the watch is purely ornamental – a bracelet.

    Regards,

    Mike Sheridan

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    beautiful! great photography.

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Wow… excellent portrait… a beautiful moment captured.

  • zacco

    zacco

    amazing photo well captured

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    What incredible beauty..well captured..

  • NAPaul

    NAPaul

    beautiful

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Looks to me that you made a foto with a lot of love to it! This woman ,mother and child come out as humans with pride and such a beautiful people too! Thank you for being nice about the nudity I get tired of seeing foto’s of african women being paraded around naked but we have a different values in our country about our own women being shown that way! Very nicely done! Hats off to you and your work!

  • sharra

    sharra

    ur work is amazing. truly.

  • Optimalxpozure

    Optimalxpozure

    Truly amazing!

  • machandel

    machandel

    A moment of tenderness and quiet joy.

  • beekokweh

    beekokweh

    Love this, made it a favorite!

  • KellyThomas

    KellyThomas

    love the tone of her skin! very beautiful model and great shot

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    One of the best I have seen on RB. Lighting, skintones, sentiment and comp all singing! :) Ellen

  • Timana

    Timana

    This is beautiful.

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats

    Beautiful portrait, she has beautiful skin and skin color.

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Marvelous shot, so beautifully captured

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Incredible photograph, love the light.

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo

    Superb work.

  • Michael Sheridan replied

    Thanks, Carlos. I appreciate the comment.

  • Gotcha  Photography

    Gotcha Photog...

    The lighting in this portrait is absolutely perfect and the expression of the woman – very calm and content – brings a sense of quiet happiness that you captured beautifully. Bravo!

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    My God, This is beautiful work Michael!

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    What an AMAZING SHOT

  • Kerstin  Inga

    Kerstin Inga

    OMG!!! beautiful everything!

  • Colombe  Cambourne

    Colombe Cambo...

    This is a wonderful, peaceful scene. Your photography is magnificent, you really have an eye for great details, like a pro.
    Correct me if I’m wrong, is she wearing a digital watch?...

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    Great photo…. beautiful actually

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    This is a Beautifully captured image doing Honour to Mother and Child, Graceful Work!!

  • KCGraphics

    KCGraphics

    stunning!

  • Nenad Kostadinovic

    Nenad Kostadin...

    Real “LIFE” shot!

  • DreamyMuda

    DreamyMuda

    Fantastic!!!

  • Jon Axton

    Jon Axton

    A stunning image that captures the beauty of these people. Congratulations on your feature.

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Oh my, this photo is a top pro material. Just perfect and absolutely incredible quality. Excellent in every way. Congrats on your homepage feature.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What can I say that others haven’t: Exceptional, outstanding, professionel! Congrats on homepage feature!

  • Peter Ford

    Peter Ford

    A really fabulous shot Michael. Congratulations on the home page feature – i too am grateful to RB for the feature as it introduced me to your inspiring work. Cheers and regards, Peter.

  • Peter Ford

    Peter Ford

    A really fabulous shot Michael. Congratulations on the home page feature – i too am grateful to RB for the feature as it introduced me to your inspiring work. Cheers and regards, Peter.

  • Peter Ford

    Peter Ford

    A really fabulous shot Michael. Congratulations on the home page feature – i too am grateful to RB for the feature as it introduced me to your inspiring work. Cheers and regards, Peter.

  • Naomi Mawson

    Naomi Mawson

    Gorgeous shot – is she wearing a digital watch?

  • Jim DeMore

    Jim DeMore

    Beautiful photograph of everyday life….somewhere else. Thank you for your this view of life.
    jimd

  • Jessica Walker

    Jessica Walker

    She is so amazingly beautiful!!!!!! <3>

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats

    Beautiful, and congratulations on being featured on the home page, very well deserved!

  • Peter Horsman

    Peter Horsman

    I love the subject matter but especially the lighting and shadows cast over them. Great work! :o)

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Interesting description. Great photo! pretty, beautiful, cute, and interesting.

  • Sorina Williams

    Sorina Williams

    stunning image!!!

  • Tracy King

    Tracy King

    What an amazing image.

  • jomei249

    jomei249

    she looks so serene and beautiful. I think we have a lot to learn about body care from them.

  • deahna

    deahna

    I am quite envious, to have such a rare opportunity to capture this beautiful woman and her child.
    Stunning image!

  • Chaley

    Chaley

    WOW, what a stunning photo…

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Excellent photograph,congratulations on being featured on the homepage!

  • Philip Golan

    Philip Golan

    Congratulations on being featured on the home page with this outstanding photograph.

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • Ryan Carter

    Ryan Carter

    Well done! This is an exceptional picture. You have captured the moment very well. Congratulations!

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr

    Spectacular shot. Wonderful light and colour.

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Excellent! Great photography…real Art
    Congratulations on being featured at Front Page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Didge

    Didge

    Great capture. I love the digital watch!

  • Tollwut

    Tollwut

    GREAT SHOT!

  • JoeCashin

    JoeCashin

    Very beautiful family portrait.

  • Lisa Stone

    Lisa Stone

    Gorgeous pic, naturally beautiful :)

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    outstanding photography…your portfolio is a pleasure to browse!!

  • Michael Sheridan replied

    Thanks – I’m a big fan of your tigers.

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Gorgeous image Michael : ) and congratulations on the homepage feature. Wendy

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    so beautiful.
    the lighting is magical! ;-) xox

  • Nichole Schoff

    Nichole Schoff

    Amazing shot. I love it. It really speaks to you.

  • LegalAlien

    LegalAlien

    wow, amazing and so natural!
    awesome!

  • Makeba Kedem-DuBose

    Makeba Kedem-D...

    A beautiful and striking image. peace…

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    your work with different cultures is outstanding,masterful shot

  • Michael Sheridan replied

    Thanks, Gary – I appreciate the feedback.

  • Chris Snyder

    Chris Snyder

    Fantastic candid portrait. Definitely NG worthy.

  • Lyn Orr

    Lyn Orr

    Breathtaking, I love the story capture and beautiful skin tones.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    excellent work

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Wow what a Perfect shot, You have captured the moment very well, one of the best I have ever seen. Yes it is Breathtaking!!!!

  • SURYADI .

    SURYADI .

    very beautifully.

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Beautiful and endearing a powerful combination!

  • stickelsimages

    stickelsimages

    Lovely photo. Just a wonderful composition

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    STUNNING…...... STUNNING, STUNNING, STUNNING

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    an extremely beautiful image

  • Priscilla Rodriguez

    Priscilla Rodr...

    beautiful shot

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    simply superb shot

  • Chetan Raghuram

    Chetan Raghuram

    Interesting people.

  • Cathie Brooker

    Cathie Brooker

    Love the monochromatic tones of Mum & babe

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Wonderful natural light, this is a beautiful portrait Michael!

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    What an amazing image, such clarity great composition, excellent shot.

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Exceptional work Michael. Very professionally executed and presented.

  • Monica Di Carlo

    Monica Di Carlo

    Great travel shot!

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Perfect!!!

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    The gentleness and serenity of this woman and her baby is captured forever in this image.

  • Elena Martinello

    Elena Martinello

    Just lovely!

  • TanyaDuffy

    TanyaDuffy

    Wow, beautiful, comp and hue, outstanding! xx

  • invisible

    invisible

    BONNE ANNEE -HAPPY NEW YEAR MICHAEL ..and LOVE -Always! Andre
    by the way what a POWERFUL _SUPER SHOT …WOW >>>BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO !

  • BonitoPhotography

    BonitoPhotography

    You Have A Very Creative Body Of Work.

  • Deb Gillett

    Deb Gillett

    Thank you for sharing this amazing image. Pure talent and vision, in this one alone.

  • Vikingbiker

    Vikingbiker

    Wow, very good picture.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    They are beautiful!

  • Marvin Tunstall

    Marvin Tunstall

    Awesome image!

  • RonnieGinnever

    RonnieGinnever

    A perfect picture.

  • DebbieSteer

    DebbieSteer

    stunning….......this should be published….....beautiful lighting, simply awsome shot….....

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Stunningly beautiful capture!

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Striking photo.

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    stunning indeed

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    I love the play of light on this beautiful mother and child. Outstanding!

  • calves

    calves

    Fabulous work!!!:)

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Your portrait and travel shots are wonderful. Always admired them at SP. Glad to find you here! Barbara

  • Michael Sheridan replied

    Thanks, Barbara – good to hear from you again.

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Brilliant!!!!!!!!

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Amazing work…..do I see a modern day watch on her left wrist?

  • myrbpix

    myrbpix

    Typeless!!! ;o)

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    FABULOUS AGAIN!!

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    You are just brilliant !!!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect

  • Alistair Laming

    Alistair Laming

    This is just brilliant.

  • beachykeen

    beachykeen

    Gorgeous!

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    WOW! This is quite an amazing shot Michael! Well captured!

  • Adrian Paul

    Adrian Paul

    This a truky magnificent photo, Michael. Congratulations.

  • Philip Golan

    Philip Golan

    Stunning shot mate.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    I’m speechless. Stunning “madonna and child” type shot – the colours are breathtaking.

  • Celine Eimann

    Celine Eimann

    I want to go and meet these women…beautiful pic.

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Stunning!!... :o)

  • Caroline Evans (caux)

    Caroline Evans...

    magnificient!

  • jillijude1

    jillijude1

    absolutley beautiful

  • James Watson

    James Watson

    Perfection

  • piacere

    piacere

    So lovely! I’m sure they bathe with water, but constantly re-apply the mixture like lotion/make-up. Digital watch is handy for knowing when the shops close.

  • matt572

    matt572

    Brillant

  • GuyAmazed

    GuyAmazed about 1 month ago

    Are you aware of how far I had to scroll to show my appreciation?
    Proof of a great capture : )

  • Michael Sheridan replied about 1 month ago

    Thanks, Guy – I appreciate the effort.

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