Guns are ubiquitous in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. AK-47’s are so common that they’re almost part of the traditional dress – like jewelry. These Karo men, high above the Omo River, are probably not as dangerous as they look. I’ve been told that they only shoot eachother.
Awesome. Yep….gotta protect your cows from thieves! In Madagascar it is legal to shoot anyone stealing your cows…but stealing cows is also part of the wedding traditions/proposal. I guess it stops a few marriages…..
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Truly fantastic!
Oh, that’s reassuring! lol – they look fabulous. The dark sky adds to the mystique!
Wow for the photo. Wow for you being there. I suppose if there are “opposing” stories about the guns, those may go unheard?
excellent fota and great hat the fella has
Awesome. Yep….gotta protect your cows from thieves! In Madagascar it is legal to shoot anyone stealing your cows…but stealing cows is also part of the wedding traditions/proposal. I guess it stops a few marriages…..
wow just amazing images and thank you for sharing…
Michael – a fantastic image and thanks for the info.!
they know how to dress thats for sure!!
Great photo Michael, love the colors.
Gorgeous work, Michael!