Smithsonian magazine's 22nd Annual Photo Contest | Made possible through the support of MPB.com

13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Motherland

I wanted to capture the intensity of the importance of culture and heritage. This one piece represents the colorful lifestyles of the culture and individuals of Africa. No matter where you live now or what you do, you are who you are today because of your ancestors and heritage, and that should never be forgotten.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 08.2015
Photo Location: None, United States of America
Copyright: © Nursima Karaer