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Taxi Canoe on the Congo

I live in an area of Kinshasa that is surrounded by the Congo River on three sides. I have the privilege of witnessing life on the water as few people Western people. Taking photos is my way of capturing, recording, and sharing photos is my way of honoring a culture and the people. The primary means of transportation on the river is the taxi canoes. Seasonal fishing camps can be seen on the island.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Kinshasa, Congo (the Democratic Republic of the)
Camera: EK-GC200
Copyright: © Leah Lumeya