Elena Levon with Donso hunters/fighters of Mali
Elena Levon with Donso hunters/fighters of Mali. Djenne, Mopti Region.
Long-exposure self-portrait. Location - Erg Chebbi dunes, Sahara Desert, Morocco 2012
"MOROCCAN NIGHT"
A cat-like shadow emerges from darkness.
Slowly making her way to the feast…
Her gracefully independent solo walk is a seductive dance, of an untamed beast.
Wrapped in mystery and broken promises,
She’s leaving behind intoxicating cloud of exotic scents…
Vanille, sandalwood, spices, tobacco, lace and incense.
She hears men trying to get her attention…
Smiles,
But doesn’t look in their direction.
She’s being led by the invisible string of the night…
The only thing she sees,
Is a lustful, decadent and chaotic light…
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