One can only be fascinated by this striking photograph by Hans Silvester who knows how to reveal the singular pictorial art of the Bench, whose walls of their houses are admirable works. It seems that this white hen is proud to pose in a frame that does her honor, she seems to parade. She would be wrong to deprive herself of it...

It is in Ethiopia, 600 km south of the capital that Hans Silvester met the Bench, an ethnic group of farmers. The discovery of this people is almost by chance. Hans Silvester was on his way to the Omo Valley when he came across some painted houses. Curious and above all admiring, he put on his explorer's hat, and quickly realized that few people were interested in this culture. He describes the Bench people as "modest": no one owns more than 6 sheep. But the harmony in which they live touched the photographer's heart. It must be said that the animals are totally integrated in the daily life and create a very particular atmosphere. Animals and people live in symbiosis, in complete freedom.

Retour De Voyage has selected this photograph by Hans Silvester that captivates us with its beauty.