The Arbore tribe in the Omo Valley

Earlier this year I visited Ethiopia a country with an incredible variation of people. These 3 portraits are from the beginning of a visit to the Omo Valley in the delta of the Limo River (sometimes called Weyto or Dullay. The Arbore tribe with a total population of 6850 is living in 4 villages: Gandareb, Kulaama, Murale, and Eegude.  Their economy of subsistence depends largely on the periodical floods of the river. Visiting the village was a smooth experience and I took some first portraits of young woman, at first there was some shyness but after a while, they where looking directly to me.  This is the kind of portraits I like, for me direct eye contact is a main element in my photography.

Omo Valley - Ethiopia

Omo Valley - Ethiopia

Omo Valley - Ethiopia