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Alaska’s Inside Passage is best known for its scenery and wildlife, but it also boasts a fascinating cultural heritage. Today’s photo – a closeup of a totem pole in Sitka National Historical Park – reflects the richness of the area’s native cultures.
Totem poles are native to the Northwest coast, specifically to the Tlingit, Haida, [...]
I took this photo in March 2005 at the Thursday market in Saquisilí, Ecuador, one of the largest indigenous markets in the country. At the animal market, these women were dressed in their finery, and I was drawn to their bright colors and joyful smiles.
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