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Play and Laughter of a Young Family in the Colombian Desert

by Lauren Lowell (USA)

Colombia

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Three siblings stand hand in hand, displaying the barren nature of the Colombian desert behind them. As both wifi and electricity are virtually nonexistent in Colombia's La Guajira Desert, these children rely on each other for a large portion of the day to help pass the time.
Three siblings stand hand in hand, displaying the barren nature of the Colombian desert behind them. As both wifi and electricity are virtually nonexistent in Colombia's La Guajira Desert, these children rely on each other for a large portion of the day to help pass the time.
An outgoing husband hugs his shy wife in an attempt to convince her to smile. The family expressed a large amount of friendly, genuine interest in the lives of the tourists visiting the area, who largely contribute to the economy of the otherwise desolate region.
An outgoing husband hugs his shy wife in an attempt to convince her to smile. The family expressed a large amount of friendly, genuine interest in the lives of the tourists visiting the area, who largely contribute to the economy of the otherwise desolate region.
The children play a game pretending that they are local fishermen, using a piece of wood as their boat that they are rowing to shore. Fishing plays a large part in the local economy, and the children are aware of just how much the industry can improve their daily lives.
The children play a game pretending that they are local fishermen, using a piece of wood as their boat that they are rowing to shore. Fishing plays a large part in the local economy, and the children are aware of just how much the industry can improve their daily lives.
A young girl smiles for the camera after climbing up the side of her family's makeshift shed. Structures of this nature are common in the desert, as building materials are scarce and families must take advantage of what they have on hand to create shelter from the blistering sun.
A young girl smiles for the camera after climbing up the side of her family's makeshift shed. Structures of this nature are common in the desert, as building materials are scarce and families must take advantage of what they have on hand to create shelter from the blistering sun.
The youngest daughter of the Colombian family lays on the ground as her sister prepares to help her stand to her feet, closely following an intense tickle fight.
The youngest daughter of the Colombian family lays on the ground as her sister prepares to help her stand to her feet, closely following an intense tickle fight.

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