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Senegal


I worked in Senegal in the 1970s. More than anyplace in Africa, it was a call to photograph the people.

The capital of Senegal, Dakar, was known then as the Paris of Africa. Nothing about that interested me. I was captivated by the people: fishermen, farmers, children, men, women.

I was lucky enough to photograph a Senegalese Lutte Wrestling match. It was in an open lot with a casual atmosphere. I understand that today it’s played in big stadiums with big ticket prizes and all the corresponding restrictions and protocols.

Smiling Girl with Sugar Cane, Senegal
Smiling Girl with Sugar Cane, Senegal
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Crowd of People in Street, Senegal
Crowd of People in Street, Senegal
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Woman in Red with Woman in White, Senegal
Woman in Red with Woman in White, Senegal
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Two Mothers with Children, Senegal
Two Mothers with Children, Senegal
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Men with Boat, Senegal
Men with Boat, Senegal
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Fish on Beach, Senegal
Fish on Beach, Senegal
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Carrying Fish on Head, Senegal
Carrying Fish on Head, Senegal
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Fish in Hand, Senegal
Fish in Hand, Senegal
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Child on Mother's Back, Senegal
Child on Mother's Back, Senegal
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Girl with Bowl on Head, Senegal
Girl with Bowl on Head, Senegal
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Close-up with Necklace, Senegal
Close-up with Necklace, Senegal
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Tall Woman in Green, Senegal
Tall Woman in Green, Senegal
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Boy with Blue Hat, Senegal
Boy with Blue Hat, Senegal
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Young Boy with Windows, Senegal
Young Boy with Windows, Senegal
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Head, Smiling Boy, Senegal
Head, Smiling Boy, Senegal
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Child with Flowers in Bucket, Senegal
Child with Flowers in Bucket, Senegal
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Young Woman Magenta Shoulders, Senegal
Young Woman Magenta Shoulders, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Reclining Man, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Reclining Man, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Many Wrestlers, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Many Wrestlers, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Head Turned, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Head Turned, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Spectator in Blue Against Tree, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Spectator in Blue Against Tree, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Green in Hair, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Green in Hair, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Two Men Head to Head, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Two Men Head to Head, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Rope in Mouth, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Man with Rope in Mouth, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Three Kids Watching, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Three Kids Watching, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Young Man Standing, Sweating, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Young Man Standing, Sweating, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Young Man in Pink Pants, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Young Man in Pink Pants, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Close-up, Cowrie Shell on Forehead, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Close-up, Cowrie Shell on Forehead, Senegal
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Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Two Drummers, Senegal
Senegalese Lutte Wrestling, Two Drummers, Senegal
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Woman putting Plants in Pot, Senegal
Woman putting Plants in Pot, Senegal
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Woman Patterned Dress, Hut, Senegal
Woman Patterned Dress, Hut, Senegal
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Two Men in Mosque, Senegal
Two Men in Mosque, Senegal
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Detail of Mosque, Dakar, Senegal
Detail of Mosque, Dakar, Senegal
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Father and Son, Man Against Steps, Senegal
Father and Son, Man Against Steps, Senegal
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Silhouette People, Trees, Senegal
Silhouette People, Trees, Senegal
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Group, Woman and Girls at Well, Senegal
Group, Woman and Girls at Well, Senegal
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Man on Chair Against Plants, Senegal
Man on Chair Against Plants, Senegal
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Smiling Child with Plaid Shirt, Senegal
Smiling Child with Plaid Shirt, Senegal
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Man in Striped Red and Blue with Yellow, Senegal
Man in Striped Red and Blue with Yellow, Senegal
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Close-up Head with Sand on Forehead, Senegal
Close-up Head with Sand on Forehead, Senegal
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Boy with Green Bottle, Senegal
Boy with Green Bottle, Senegal
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Close-up with White Shirt, Senegal
Close-up with White Shirt, Senegal
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Woman's Profile, Purple Dress, Senegal
Woman's Profile, Purple Dress, Senegal
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Man, Blue Shirt, Orange Pants, Senegal
Man, Blue Shirt, Orange Pants, Senegal
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Women silhouette in Fields with Pots, Senegal
Women silhouette in Fields with Pots, Senegal
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Soccer Players on Beach, Senegal
Soccer Players on Beach, Senegal
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Four People in Field, Senegal
Four People in Field, Senegal
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Man with Machete and Long Spade, Senegal
Man with Machete and Long Spade, Senegal
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People on Ferry on Nile, Senegal
People on Ferry on Nile, Senegal
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Tall Men, Smiling Little Kid, Senegal
Tall Men, Smiling Little Kid, Senegal
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