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Himba Village

On Namibia’s Kunene Plateau, a Himba village glows under the vast sky. Red-ochre women tend cattle and fire, their hairstyles and jewelry telling stories of age and status, while circular huts rise from the rust-colored earth—a living testament to tradition and resilience.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Bronze

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Non Professional

Himba Village

On Namibia’s Kunene Plateau, a Himba village glows under the vast sky. Red-ochre women tend cattle and fire, their hairstyles and jewelry telling stories of age and status, while circular huts rise from the rust-colored earth—a living testament to tradition and resilience.

About Artist

Chao Feng

Chao Feng, PhD in Computer Science, is a retired high-tech engineer from Silicon Valley whose lifelong passion lies in photography. His work spans landscapes, nature, and people, earning him multiple awards over the years. Beyond personal achievements, Chao is committed to giving back—sharing his expertise through community seminars that have been met with wide appreciation. He is a member of Raying Photography Studio and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the San Francisco Photographer Association.

Chao Feng

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Nature, People, Travel, Wildlife

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United States of America

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