DREAMING OF MALI...

Thank you & Au Revoir...Magnificent Mali...fulfilled my dreams...& much more!

July 8th 2011
FACES OF MALI...THE WOMEN Early start...leaving Djenne...pass the Mud Mosque...gleaming like fresh caramel in the early light...Hey the square in front is clear...no sign of Monday's market. "Can we stop please so I take one last photo of the Mosque?" "No time...sorry...we have to line up for the ferry to cross the river...no time...we must get there early." Zig-zagging through the dog-leg str ... read more

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The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... ... read more

7th March 2020

Helga Weichselbaum
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Simply stunning portraits of Mali!
Hello David, thank you for sharing. Mali was always a dream to see, but I never made it. I paint as a pastime being retired and wonder if your photos are copy righted. Would love to paint some faces for my own pleasure and challenge.

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Simply stunning portraits of Mali!
I would be honoured if you were to paint some of my portraits, Helga. I do ask you send me photos of the finished product if you do so. I have my favourites. Of all the thousands of photos I have taken, my father-in-law's favourite is "Djenne Jenny". The women of Mali were not just stunning but inspirational.

9th March 2020

Painting portraits of Mali women
Hi David, thank you for answering. I tried to save some faces including the one you mentioned, but the system did not allow me. That's why I thought they are copyright. I will try to save a few again. Definitely I will send a photo of my painting when I get it done. Helga

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