Musiro Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Mozambican women from the rural areas sometimes wear the Musiro which is a kind of face treatment which protects their skin from the sun.

This is something I also saw in Burma with a wooden paste called Tanaka.

This picture was taken at the morning market close to the church of the wonderful city of Ilha de Mozambique.

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smarcell (14273) 2009-09-27 4:06

Definitely an original and intersting portrait !
Regards Stefano

miszka (1442) 2009-09-27 10:16

Hi Steven

Nice portrait althougt it's a pity that she is not looking straight into the lens.

I know...they are very angry when you want to make them a photo:-)))

greetings
maciek

leo61 (43229) 2009-09-27 10:19

Hi Steven!
I`ve seen a lot of Thanaka in Burma ,but this kind of cosmetic and sunprotection looks interesting too.
A great portrait with perfect sharpness,rich colors and great contrast with the nice,blurred background.
Regards,leo

Uzi (1148) 2009-09-28 5:46

like I wrote below your previous pic you can better and here my words come true ;) very good travel-portrait :)I like it. colours, lighting, POV.. everything is very good.
cheers
Iza