Himba Woman Applying Ochre Cream in Bursa in in Bursa

Himba Woman Applying Ochre Cream in Bursa

by Darrell McKenzie

Bright midmorning light falls through a brief sun shower, softening shadows on wet cobblestones and rain-slicked brickwork. A Himba woman stands in profile, her dark hair braided tightly with ochre-dyed red fiber. Her skin glows with the vibrant orange hue of traditional otjize body cream as she smooths the mixture across her shoulder with a steady hand. Behind her, the curved arches and tiled roof of a Bursa hamam contrast with the earthy tones of her attire. Raindrops rest on the stone floor, reflecting the pale sky above. The texture of the clay cream blends with the smoothness of her skin, creating a tactile surface that catches the diffused daylight. One bead of water rolls down the edge of a nearby ceramic basin.

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Himba ochre Bursa ritual body cream autumn rain traditional
Camera Leica M-A*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M-A photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 100
Film Fomapan 100 Classic grain
Location in Bursa
Date 2018-02-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 40.1634, 28.9149
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