Jimmy Nelson, "Huli Wig Men At Ambua Falls"
2011
When I first saw this image what captured my attention was the appearance and danger of the warriors. I felt as if these men were going to attack at any moment. I also found it interesting how the photographer was able to capture the intensity of the colors. I feel like these warriors were using their outfits and colors as warning signals to persuade enemies that they possesses dangerous physical defenses similar to what an animal would do. After some research I found that the image is called "Huli Wig Men At Ambua Falls". The photo was taken by Jimmy Nelson in Papua New Guinea (2011). Jimmy Nelson is a well-known British photographer known for his portraits of tribal and indigenous people. This image is part of his "Before they Pass Away" project. He travelled for 3 years and photographed more than 35 indigenous tribes around the world in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the South Pacific.
