Since they didn't hold the Cure Sale this year, parts of the festivities still took place elsewhere in the desert, but there wasn't the huge gathering of all the different nomads in one spot. I hope things calm down enough that they hold the fete in 2008, usually it's in September.
Tomorrow will be the last day of your trip to the Cure Sale. Lots still to see here in Niamey, Peter just got back from Ouagadougou and took some of cool pictures on the road, so I'll be posting those in the next few days. Start saying good-bye to one of the oldest festivals in the world.
Magic picture
Posted by: Maria João | February 24, 2008 at 11:20 AM
i'm so intrigued with your photos, fabulous!
well done for covering Cure Salé, fantastic photos!
have a great sunday!
Posted by: jazzy | February 24, 2008 at 01:25 PM
A wonderful portrait of a young man with a mysterious expression.-
You've got great photos on your blog which take me into another world.
Posted by: april | February 24, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Wow. This is a magnificent young man whose whole life is in front of him. Here he could pass as an instant movie star. Nice photograph.
Posted by: Abraham Lincoln | February 24, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Ineke | February 24, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Wow. This place looks super cool.
I can imagine you'd get amazing photos everywhere you go. It's that dramatic.
great job!
Posted by: kitty | February 24, 2008 at 03:08 PM
This is a superb portrait with elements of history and mystery. Wonderful!!
Posted by: Kate | February 25, 2008 at 04:05 AM
What an amazing, strong, beautiful face. Your portraiture is fabulous. I love this series. Well done.
Posted by: Jilly | February 25, 2008 at 06:18 PM
His eyes are so beautiful. im lost in them. how do they feel about you taking there pictures?
Posted by: Katelyn | February 26, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Wonderful shot. Such a handsome face.
If you don't mind me asking, what is a Cure Sale?
Posted by: Ann (Mobay DP) | February 28, 2008 at 05:52 AM