<p><br> This was taken at the Avenue of the Baobabs, outside of Morondava, Madagascar. The ancient trees are always impressive, and at sunrise and sunset colour lights up the open African sky. A group of locals stopped for a chat on the road and are perfectly silhouetted by the setting sun. Just another peaceful evening.</p>

Morondava, Madagascar


This was taken at the Avenue of the Baobabs, outside of Morondava, Madagascar. The ancient trees are always impressive, and at sunrise and sunset colour lights up the open African sky. A group of locals stopped for a chat on the road and are perfectly silhouetted by the setting sun. Just another peaceful evening.

Photograph and caption by Talia Friedman

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