Ellen Geerlings

Documentary photography from nomadic and rural communities

Traditional cattle herders guiding livestock

Group of herders guiding a herd of cattle with large curved horns across a dusty path in an open savanna

The image depicts several herders walking barefoot along a dusty path in a wide, open savanna. They are dressed in traditional clothing, with some carrying sticks and others holding water containers. Behind them stretches a large herd of cattle with distinctively large, curved horns. The background shows green bushes and scattered trees under a partly cloudy sky, suggesting a rural pastoral setting. The scene captures a moment of daily life, highlighting the close relationship between the herders and their livestock in this natural environment.