
Nigerian Mother in Window

by Ross Lewis
Title
Nigerian Mother in Window
Artist
Ross Lewis
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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1988-I was sent to Senegal and Nigeria by a large company to take photographs of their philanthropic programs in these African nations. The roads in Nigeria were often dangerous. Yet, in the villages, the people carried a peaceful innocence like I had never experienced in my lifetime.
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August 18th, 2014
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Ross Lewis
Thank you, John, for featuring Nigerian Mother in Window...one of the greatest, challenging experiences of my life.

Ross Lewis
Thank you to The Jones Collection for featuring "Nigerian Mother in Window" in the 'FX-Facial Expressions' group.

Ross Lewis
Thank you to Catherine Lott for featuring "Nigerian Mother in Window" in the 'In The Box' Group.

Ross Lewis
Thank you Yolanda for featuring "Lady In Orange" and "Nigerian Mother in Window" in the 'Dancing the Walls' group.

Ross Lewis
Thanks Betsy! This picture impacted my life forever. In a small village in Nigeria the people were "powerfully soft with little or no attention on themselves with no ego"....that experience affected how I relate to all photos I take of people.

Betsy Zimmerli
Beautiful, Ross. The light and shadow combined, especially emphasizing her left eye, are remarkable. f/l

Ross Lewis
Thank you Lisa. The taking of this photograph in Nigeria, had a profound impact upon my life. The "ease" of natural trust between human beings became evident to me. Thank you for appreciating this photograph.

Ross Lewis
Hello Donald. It is a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for your comment about "Nigerian Mother". The photo assignment to Africa had a major impact upon me. It opened my experience to see the "trust" and "innocence" of the people in the villages. I very much appreciate your taking the time to contact me.

Donald Spencer
Beautiful portrait, Ross. Congrats on being chosen as the Featured artist of the week in the group, Old MASTERS--Photographers and Digital Arts.

Ross Lewis
Thank you...Everyone...for you most gracious and generous comments. I am thrilled to be a part of all of you whom I deeply respect and honor.

Ted Azriel
Hi Ross, wonderful. Lighting and sensitivity to your work, congrats being chosen as Artist of the week.

Bob and Nadine Johnston
Your unique image is one of our FAVORITES today... We do not always have the time to Comment, but just had to leave one on this beautiful piece of work.

Wanda Brandon
Congrats on your features in Old Masters, Ross. This is a remarkable portrait of this mother. Love the lighting. Very dramatic. f/l