The chickens are as much at home in these houses as the Bench. They parade proudly in these decorations painted with the ochre earth of the Rift Valley. It must be said that they are almost muses: the colors used honor them and these feathered ladies participate in the beauty of this decor and offer a lively and colorful show every day. 

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 into the daily life and create a very special atmosphere. Animals and people live in symbiosis, in complete freedom.

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