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Ngalula II

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Ngalula was the youngest child of the Katumbi family. She and her six brothers and sisters were always around the house, looking through magazines, helping with chores, teaching me the language of this region, Tshiluba. Only the older kids knew any French, so it was through the patience of the younger kids like Ngalula did I gain a foundation in Tshiluba.

Ngalula enjoyed helping to prepare meals, and often brought small things from the jungle to help: mushrooms, grubs, fruit, whatever was in season.

She's probably in her early 30's by now, though I've not seen my friends from Bulongo in over 20 years.

I posted a sepia version of this photo here, and like both versions. I feel I could work on this color version a bit more to bring out more color. I had a hard time increasing saturation while keeping her skin tones natural. Still learning digital editing.

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She might be the most adorable anything ever. I love her eyes; 'windows to the soul' has never been truer.

I really do hope to have one just like her someday.