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July 7, 2008
A mother sits with her children in a village near Keita, Niger. Women in this area are the primary reason the land is becoming productive again after being ravaged by droughts in the 1970s and 80s. They have planted over 18 million trees in the region.
Photograph by Jim Richardson
Photo Date: December 11, 2007
This image was shot on assignment for the September 2008 feature, "Our Good Earth."
Click here to see more of Jim Richardson's images from this assignment.
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Jul 7, 2008 9AM #
This is a beautiful picture and quite the nod to the determination of the women to help regain the land.
I find it interesting how the "nature" pictures of animals garner so much more attention and praise from commentors, than do those of our fellow humans.
...says something.
Jul 7, 2008 9AM #
You captured the expressions on on all three faces. Very poignant!
Jul 7, 2008 9AM #
I couldnt take my eyes off of this photograph. The expressions on their faces haunt me. I also really like the way the mother is holding the hand of her child.
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