Comment from SandraInSpain
Stunning capture - how wonderful to be able to photograph the Himba people in their own environment, at work. Nice sharp focus, and lots of detail. Great work.

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018

thanks so much again

Comment from LynnAMarie
What a great capture! It's clear and well focused. It's a good photo with a interesting description. I noticed the hobbles on the back legs. I assume it's to keep them from kicking, Thanks for sharing it!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

right; many thanks lynn

Comment from dalebraatz
A great story telling image with great detail and depth and nice colors , very good composition, , a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

many thanks dale

reply by dalebraatz on 20-Sep-2018

Your welcome

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that gives us an insight into the culture and life of these Namibian peoples. I like the warm tones and particularly the pot in which she collects the milk.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

many thanks mike

Comment from SunnyCreekHill
I like this shot! Being from the Midwest, I am very familiar with milking a cow. While times have changed and most of the milking of the cows over here are done with machines, it's nice to see this familiar scene. It's too bad that the men and boys in Namibia don't step up their game and do a little more of the labor intensive work, and give the ladies a break! Love the shot and the story behind it. Great job!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

thanks so much again for your great comments and glad that it brings back memories: some American children think that milk is just manufactured like coke

Comment from ArtistCharles
Nice shot showing a part of the daily routine in the life of the community. There are many small details here to take in that may not be common here. The way the cow is restrained, the squat of the milker, the pot being used. Good focus and color in the shot. Well seen.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

thanks so much charles;
a lot of actions can be seen there that have disappeared from "developped" countries more than 100 years ago

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A fine shot of a Himba lady in action! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

many thanks sesha

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
An interesting picture of this Himba lady squatting to milk a cow her "milk Pail/Pot" held between her knees. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

merci suzanne

Comment from nikman
Those look like pretty strong thighs out there on that lady! Your nice action composition grants us an interesting look at the work in progress. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

many thanks nik

Comment from Bruceiorio
Not a very flattering portrait but definitely a hard worker.
The image is focused with good depth of field.
Nice complimentary colors with soft lighting. A very good picture and story.

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 Comment Written 20-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Sep-2018

thanks again

reply by Bruceiorio on 20-Sep-2018