Issa Laye the fisher man from Kabadio - Casamance - South Senegal Photograph - Limited Edition of 20

Walking to Niafourang beach, a village next to Kabadio, - South Senegal - my friends and I were invited to drink a Senegalese tea with Moussa (The fisher man) and his friend. As we talked about our humanitarian work in the village of Kabadio, I found out a little about the life of Moussa who was also an artisan. I was impressed how that man exuded marine life. I was also impressed by the strength that emanated from his eyes so I decided to invite him to a portrait and, without hesitation, he accepted. We started the rehearsal and everything flowed very naturally. When in a more angular composition I noticed a fishing net beside him. I started composing Moussa with the scenery around. So I noticed that there was a strong "signal" on that fishing net. Then I decided to take a little more risk and invite him to "wear" that fishing net. And again, without hesitating he accepted. It was at this moment that - the image - appeared to me. There was an important spiritual connection at this time (very intimate and personal). His gaze strengthened, his posture changed - there seemed to be another strength in his place. This was a rare moment of spiritual connection that photography provided me. I saw in front of me an orisha - an African warrior from other times - my ancestor was in front of me. Tech info: Analogic photography 35mm lford HP5 + 2tps BW. Nikon fm2 - Zeiss ZF.2 85mm Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper 325g (50x75cm) Also available in 50x60cm analogic process on Ilford Pearl paper. Ps: This image belongs to an humantarian project managed by the Ong PERMAKABADIO that develops several humanitarian projects in the village of Kabadio. The profits of it will 100% to the village. For a better understanding about PERMAKABADIO: Thks