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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

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With each indigenous group that becomes assimilated, another unique culture vanishes. It is easy to dismiss what we do not understand. We are all different; we are all the same. www.vanishingculturesphotography.com

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · Jan 1

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to repost my images, I appreciate it🙏🙏🙏

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you, I appreciate your comments🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 13h

Absolutely gorgeous composition; the blurred background really makes the flower pop, drawing all attention to its elegant beauty. The colours are so vivid and inviting; it almost feels like I can smell the sweet fragrance through the screen.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 15h

Very kind, thank you🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you, Shantha🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 15h

When we look past the surface, we start to see that shared heartbeat of humanity you described — the need to belong, to honor, to remember, and to pass something on.

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 15h

That’s beautifully said. True understanding begins with curiosity rather than judgment. Every culture carries its own rhythm of meaning — even in what seems foreign or harsh, there’s often deep love, identity, and continuity.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 22h

The composition is spot on—the soft green bokeh background emphasizes their textured shells and relaxed poses, evoking a peaceful hierarchy in nature. It's a vibrant, well-lit shot that highlights the charm of these reptiles in their element. Excellent indeed!👍

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 22h

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 22h

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Reflecting a tradition rooted less in affection and more in family hierarchy and continuity.

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

While daughters are seen as “guest daughters”, destined to leave their birth families, daughters-in-law do not necessarily receive special treatment in return. Instead of being cherished immediately, her value increases over time—especially as she becomes a mother or an elder.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Very kind, thank you🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine a world where everyone did that❤️🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you 🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them❤️

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Her face glows with the feeling of love. Hate is the loud cry of fear and ignorance; it builds walls where understanding could build bridges. Only empathy has the power to quiet it.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Jess. I appreciate it🙏

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Thank you, Linda🙏

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, it was a very humbling experience. Thanks for your comment🙏

Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

When I met the wide-eyed gaze of this schoolgirl—her tousled hair, her face alive with quiet curiosity—I lowered my camera. In that instant, her unguarded innocence shattered my detachment, reminding me of the fleeting privileges we take for granted and the fragile beauty of our shared humanity.

Upon seeing the wide-eyed gaze of this innocent schoolgirl, her tousled hair framing a face filled with quiet curiosity and unspoken stories from a distant classroom, I had to put my camera down. In that moment of stillness, I reflected on the fleeting nature of my own life—the privileges, the cultures fading away before my eyes, and how a single child's unfiltered expression can cut through the lens to remind us of our shared humanity.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 1d

The arrogance of believing one culture or belief system is superior not only breeds division but also robs us of the opportunity to learn, evolve, and appreciate the vast tapestry of human experience. Our differences in language, tradition, and perspective are what make humanity rich and creative.🙏