By turning this image into sepia, I realized how much more powerful this image speaks in terms of how long the Maasai have held on to their traditions. These Maasai men re-enacted for us a dance they have traditionally performed for over hundreds of years each time before they went off to war - an appropriate image to open with here because the Maasai have built themselves a reputation as extremely aggressive and fierce warriors. Although this image was taken just last year in 2004, I feel like I have gone back in time to witness for myself a sense of their courage, strength and determination as they marched off to war.