Finding water

[Marc Mol]

The bushmen of the Kalahari will dig up a bee bulb or milk root which is a like a large yam that they scrape pieces off and then squash in their hand to obtain moisture.
Taken on a trip to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve- Botswana Sept '09.
D3 24-70f/2.8 1/60s f/4.8 ISO200@70mm & SB900

Cheers
Marc

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[Chris Hansen]

Marc,

Wow, that is really cool. Thanks for the story behind it. makes me really love my indoor plumbing and water all the more!

God bless,

chris

[Alfred Forns]

Seem like a tough way to intake moisture !!!! Excellent capture !!!