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In the Tal desert (37)
albertopiubello
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 357 W: 46 N: 859]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (2527) | Last week I had the great opportunity to participate at a meeting in tobou region for involving nomadic people in national tuberculosis control program.
I was as a guest of the Niger minister of health, Issa Lamine.
The Toubou trace their heritage back to Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. They are divided into two subgroups, the Teda to the north, and the Daza to the south. Historically, they've been camel-herding nomads in the Sahara Desert. Due to famine and drought, some of the Toubou have begun to settle in towns, although many are still involved with caravans transporting salt, dates and other goods.
Actually they live between Niger and Chad.
The Toubou have been referred to as the "strangest tribe inhabiting the Sahara." Traditionally they are desert warriors who used to control the caravan routes and were known for plundering and kidnapping slaves. The Toubou widely accept and practice revenge killing.
Toubou Marriage: polygamy is permitted up to the Muslim limit of four wives, but is relatively rare. Co-wives usually come from different bands and occupy separate dwellings. In most cases, they live in different localities.
Toubou Dress: traditionally, Toubou men wear pants with long robes and a turban. The women wear short pants with multi-colored wraps.
This is a dance to welcome us! |
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albertopiubello
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played with contrast
Edited by:dawekato
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Hi Alberto,
I wanted to darken the sky and ended up playing with a lot of things. Darkened the sky using the highlights on burn tool at 3% at a time. Also darkened the land below the horizon using the burn tool on shadows, then highlights, a little bit at a time to bring out details. I brought out some details in the man's face with the blue robe by using the dodge too on highlights at 3%. Same with a couple of the women in the background. Burned down the sand on the lower left. Mainly I decreased yellow and increased blue in colour balance. Also added a bit of saturation. My main objetive was to bring out more details. I don't know if I succeeded.
P.S. I also cropped a bit off the sky and the sand on top and bottom. |
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