The Maasai people have lived alongside wildlife in the Masai Mara for generations, practicing traditional semi-nomadic cattle herding that’s deeply woven into their culture and identity. Their cattle are more than just livestock — they’re symbols of wealth, status, and spiritual connection. In recent years, some Maasai communities have begun collaborating with conservation efforts, grazing cattle in ways that support grassland regeneration and coexist with native wildlife like wildebeest and lions. And yes, when referring to the people, the spelling is Maasai, but when talking about the national reserve, it’s Masai. Maasai is considered correct, even though the park still uses the colonial-era transcription.Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm), ISO 64, f/2.8 at 1/250th of a second.
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The Maasai people have lived alongside wildlife in the Masai Mara for generations, practicing traditional semi-nomadic cattle herding that’s deeply woven into their culture and identity. Their cattle are more than just livestock — they’re symbols of wealth, status, and spiritual connection. In recent years, some Maasai communities have begun collaborating with conservation efforts, grazing cattle in ways that support grassland regeneration and coexist with native wildlife like wildebeest and lions. And yes, when referring to the people, the spelling is Maasai, but when talking about the national reserve, it’s Masai. Maasai is considered correct, even though the park still uses the colonial-era transcription.Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm), ISO 64, f/2.8 at 1/250th of a second.
Incredible!
Thanks Angelina. I think I need to photograph more people next time.
Fantastic image, Sean!
Thanks Sue. Every now and again the humans catch my eye.