Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Daniel, Again wonderful. The mother portrait is gorgeous Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Daniel Ridings Enviado el: mi?rcoles, 02 de enero de 2008 21:05 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: [Leica] Matriarchy meets modern world She lived in a high density urban area but had spent the last month with her uncle, her mother's brother. We were bringing her back home and she pleaded with her uncle to get her mother to let her stay for a while longer: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/dlridings/africa/_DSC0338.jpg.html Her mother, nervously declined and explained that her father wanted her home now: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/dlridings/africa/_DSC0340.jpg.html She was nervous, because she herself knew that it was a breach of custom. The maternal uncle has more authority over the children of a family than a biological father. That is the way a matriarchy works. It was an awkward moment, a clash between traditional and modern values and he felt the clumsiness of the situation. Deep down, he felt it wasn't a good reason. His niece was crushed. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/dlridings/africa/_DSC0341.jpg.html Daniel _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information