I haven't posted many pictures of the area where I live. I've been hesitant to take many because most people are offended as they don't know what the photos will be used for. I can completely understand their desire to not be exploited. I have become a familiar face around our village of Simon and can finally comfortably ask people in Creole if it's okay for me to take their photo. So I went for a walk this afternoon with the hopes of letting everyone get a good idea of the people and area in which I live. I hope to start doing this more often.
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| The main street in Simon where I live |
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| Bicycles are truly a luxury in this community |
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| Laundry hanging to dry by the road |
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| Beautiful faces |
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| My friend, Lesette, in her home |
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| Lesette's nephew, Florison, proud of his recent report card |
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| He stopped posing for me as soon as I put my camera up to take the picture :) |
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| Reading with grandma |
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| Wash day! |
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| Beautiful faces |
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| Taking a walk, too! |
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| Selling produce at their roadside stand |
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| Peeking out of their gate |
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| Cooking corn and selling mangoes |
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| The main corner in Simon where various fruits, vegetables, and meats are sold |
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| More beautiful faces |
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| Acting shy |
Great photos, capturing the spirit of the people and Simon, Les Cayes.
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