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A young man is doused in talcum powder during a rite of manhood

Rowan Mark McGann (North York, Canada)
Photographed July 2007, Kara, Togo

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Wonderful photo of a person I would like to meet. His expression tells me he has something to say. His circumstances tell me he has survived difficulties. He should be proud to make the passage to manhood.

I wish for him is to marry, be faithful to his wife and father healthy childre.

Posted by Tom Madden on October 14,2009 | 04:26 PM



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