Balacounda Village
Balacounda
The small village of Balacounda in Senegal is likely a traditional West African community with a rich cultural history and a deep connection to the land. The photo showcases the traditional houses of the village, which are likely made from locally sourced materials such as mud, clay, and straw. These houses are often built in a circular or rectangular shape and feature thatched roofs, which provide natural insulation and protection from the hot sun.
The photograph also depicts the harvest and conservation of local crops, which is an important part of life in rural communities like Balacounda. Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy of Senegal, and the people of Balacounda likely rely on the success of their harvests to provide for their families and sustain their community. The photograph captures a moment in the daily life of the villagers and showcases the traditional ways of life that have been passed down for generations.
During a motorbike trip on this region, I sympathised with people from Balacounda, they were very nice to me. I spent a whole day with them sharing attaya (local tea) and great dinner.
Since this first trip to Balacounda, I returned twice in that region.
There are 3 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Glossy Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
This option is available in 12x8 inches, 12x16 inches and 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately.
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger surfaces, the photograph is split into 3 equal panels (3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.)
This is a very impactful display, and great way to immerse yourself into the photography's depth.
Balacounda Village
Balacounda
The small village of Balacounda in Senegal is likely a traditional West African community with a rich cultural history and a deep connection to the land. The photo showcases the traditional houses of the village, which are likely made from locally sourced materials such as mud, clay, and straw. These houses are often built in a circular or rectangular shape and feature thatched roofs, which provide natural insulation and protection from the hot sun.
The photograph also depicts the harvest and conservation of local crops, which is an important part of life in rural communities like Balacounda. Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy of Senegal, and the people of Balacounda likely rely on the success of their harvests to provide for their families and sustain their community. The photograph captures a moment in the daily life of the villagers and showcases the traditional ways of life that have been passed down for generations.
During a motorbike trip on this region, I sympathised with people from Balacounda, they were very nice to me. I spent a whole day with them sharing attaya (local tea) and great dinner.
Since this first trip to Balacounda, I returned twice in that region.
There are 3 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Glossy Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
This option is available in 12x8 inches, 12x16 inches and 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately.
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger surfaces, the photograph is split into 3 equal panels (3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image.)
This is a very impactful display, and great way to immerse yourself into the photography's depth.