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Africa's breathing by ~Bintavivi:iconBintavivi:

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Oh how can I describe with words what it feels like, in sub-saharian Africa, to see the clouds above the dusty earth?
It is an incredible feeling, a moment out of time when you are praying the rain to finally fall, hoping for the burning sun to rest, listening to the whispering trees that are thirsty to the death...
If you have lived in Africa, you know what it feels like.

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~DesaraSoleil Jan 5, 2009, 2:39:30 PM
It's funny how I know EXACTLY what you mean! lol

That's how it seems like here uring Hamatan, the dry season where it doesn't rain for weeks and weeks. The air is always dry ans stuffy and running is murderous unless you want to end up hyperventalating. lol

Where in Africa did you take this?

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~Bintavivi Jan 5, 2009, 2:48:42 PM
Isn't it? =D I think only people who have lived in such a climate can fully understand what I mean. :nod:
That was in Burkina-Faso, near a very little village called Boussouma.

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=3wyl Jan 6, 2009, 1:35:33 PM
Wow...

The composition of this piece is great. It gives so much depth.

And maybe some ambient or african music can help the peacefulness as well. :D

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~Bintavivi Jan 8, 2009, 1:07:19 PM
Sometimes silence speaks volumes :)
Thank you :handshake:

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=3wyl Jan 8, 2009, 1:14:28 PM
Yeah, it does.

And there's all types of silences as well.

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*The-Inkling Jul 9, 2009, 1:37:31 PM
Ah I know the feeling :aww: When I was living in Botswana we used to go outside and wait for the rain. You could always smell when it was coming.
Great photo, and perfect comment.

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~Bintavivi Jul 10, 2009, 4:13:07 AM
Thank you :)
I'm glad to know that feeling is shared :hug:

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*The-Inkling Jul 10, 2009, 4:20:26 AM
Oh it is. I think everyone who comes to africa experiences it somehow. I certainly miss it whenever I'm gone =p
It's a pleasure :D

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