Brightly robed tribesmen, posing in front of their tiny village, provide a wonderful contrast to the lush green of their pasture lands. This photo was taken not far from the famous Ngorongoro Crater, though the crater itself is outside the shot. When coach-loads of tourists pass by, the tribespeople look on with some bemusement. It is a momentary clash of cultures, gentle yet profound. On one hand are western tourists, with their modern clothes and gadgets, and their wallets full of cash. On the other (as in this shot) there is a small Masai community, living much as they have for centuries. I was privileged to get to know some of these people. Their wealth was in their cattle and their families. Their lives had a simple reality that compelled me to pause in respectful contemplation.

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Catalog Number: TZX076
Edition: 300
Image Ratio: 3:1