three brothers Photo

Photographer’s Note

“Lesotho” is roughly translated into “the land of the people who speak Sesotho”. Acording to Wikipedia about 40% of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day. During my journey thru Lesotho I saw a lot of shepherds carrying these blankets. Here you meet three friendly brothers all very interested in my camera.

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holmertz (9420) 2009-10-28 7:59

Hej Stefan,
Unmistakably Basotho people. When I posted a picture from Lesotho several people asked why they would need those blankets in Africa!
I like the spontaneous looks and postures of these guys, neither posing nor unaware of the camera.
Lesotho has its problems, but yesterday I saw a report saying this poor country is #10 in the world in gender equality, just behind the Nordic countries and a few more. I think RSA was #9. Who would have thought that?
Hälsningar från Stockholm, där det också börjar bli ganska ruggigt nu.
Gert

pauloog (6318) 2009-10-28 9:46

Hello Stephan,
I once made a short excursion from south Africa into Lesotho.
They are indeed called the blanket people. And often with rubber boots which they learnt from the English. And living in a very harsh and cold climate...
A fine portrait against the background of their dry hilly landscape.
Regards,
Paul

saxo042 (15334) 2009-10-28 12:44

Hej Stefan,
A very interesting picture! I have seen some of the picture Gert took here and understand the the temperatures here are not what I would expect of southern Africa. What is the altitude here? Interesting note, other critiques and answers about the conditions in this part of the world. I hope you will have a fine summer! Here we have just changed our clocks to wintertime...
Hälsningar
Gunnar

danos (31964) 2009-10-30 0:59

Hi Stefan,
this is the first time that i see some photo from Lesotho.Beautiful snapshot from these happy brothers with their blankets to cover their shoulders,in front of your camera.Well done.

Have a nice day,Dan

swiatopelk777 (7954) 2009-10-31 1:29

Hi Stefan!
Three musqueteers! Wonderful men. Good scene. Very interesting background. Perfect capture and frame. Original take.
Greetings from Warszawa!

John_F_Kennedy (30969) 2009-11-05 2:14

Hello Stefan
Indeed, it is the expression of the kids that makes the photo to be so beautiful.
Best wishes,
Achim

Photo Information

Copyright: Stefan Zetterlind (scroller) (2883)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-27
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D-80, Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED, Hama PL Circular M67 (IV)
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-28 6:02