23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
A Memorial to a Deceased Woman Stood in a Public Square, a Time of Reflection Prior to her Funeral

Walking in Beyin by the Apollonia Fort, I came upon this memorial in a public square. Impressed, I stopped. A young man came to me and spoke of the highlights of his deceased mother's life. Such a proud young man. There was a photo of his mother surrounded by flowers. The funeral will follow in a week.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Beyin, Ghana
Camera: DMC-FZ70
Copyright: © Marilyn Adelman