Photo Contest - Fall 2004

Grand Prize

Ghana Prize
"The Trip to Nzulezo"
Lynn LeBoutillier
Ghana, Intersession 2004

Essay:

Reaching the remote fishing village ofNzulezo required an hour canoe trip through some of Ghana's most beautiful landscape. This photo was taken as we were clearing an area of very dense vegetation. It was warm, humid and peacefully quiet as our guides pushed us along. I feel that this photo accurately depicts the feeling. We had many unique experiences in Ghana and visiting Nzulezo was one of the more memorable. The little village is built entirely on stilts and is comprised of a friendly community of people. The children were particularly anxious to have their picture taken and interact with us. After snapping their photo with a digital camera, they would all crowd around wanting to see the picture of themselves. Interacting with the Ghanian people was one of the highlights of this trip. It was a very memorable experience. This photo will always remind me of the "feel" of Ghana, warm and tropical and unique.

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