Three friends enjoying the hot afternoon sitting on a wooden bench in Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

People of Senegal 2

A kid not being intimidated by the presence of white man on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Kids of Saint-Louis

Fishermen bringing in the catch that gets sold on to the locals and small businessmen straight on the beach in Yoff, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Yoff, Dakar, Senegal

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Yoff beach life

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Toubab Dialaw kids

Street and water life from a charming city of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Saint-Louis, Senegal

Joal Fadiout, Senegal

Transporting the goods on the head over the lagoon separating the village of Joal and island village of Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Transporting the goods

Remains of the old wooden bridge over the lagoon between villages of Joal and Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The long walk

The remains of the old bridge have long been forgotten since erecting a new bridge connecting the villages of Joal and Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Replaced and forgotten

Joal inviting Atlantic coast populated with traditional fishing boats waiting for the evening, when they are taken out to work, Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Congregating

Boys paddling home on a beautifully lit sea encircling village of Fadiout on a late afternoon, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Boys coming home

Joal inviting Atlantic coast populated with traditional fishing boats waiting for the evening, when they are taken out to work, Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Fly by

A bunch of huts on a deserted beach stretch in village of Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Tourist huts?

Atlantic ocean shores separating villages of Joal and Fadiout, one on mainland, the other an island, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

A piece of paradise

Joal inviting Atlantic coast populated with traditional fishing boats waiting for the evening, when they are taken out to work, Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Flags high

Two friends enjoying the beautiful colors and the soft breeze on an evening stroll along the coast of Atlantic ocean in Joal, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Evening stroll

A man enjoying the evening settling over Atlantic ocean on the shores of Joal, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Taking it in

Fishing boats in a last light on the Atlantic ocean in front of village of Joal, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The wast infinity

Atlantic ocean shores separating villages of Joal and Fadiout, one on mainland, the other an island, Senegal.

Yoff beach life

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Local footy team

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

See I can hug myself

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Drinking

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Happy dots

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Future star

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The boyz

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Let’s get low

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Serious look now

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

My naughty look

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Strike a pose

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

All friends

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Thumbs up

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Thaaaat big

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the beach close to Yoff virage with the local fish market going on at the same time in Dakar, Senegal.

People of Senegal

Inside rasta mans hut enjoying the music on the beach in Yoff, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Super skunk

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Abdoulaye

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Proud of my shop

Inside rasta mans hut enjoying the music on the beach in Yoff, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Macoumba

A man repairing an old pirogue in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Chisel and hammer

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Friend dropping by

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Sunglasses

Patient getting his daily dose of medicine in a Saint-Louis pharmacy, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Pulling faces

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Jewelry vendor

A woman doing the laundry and overlooking kids playing on N'Dar Tout Atlantic ocean beach in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Laundry time

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Hotel guard

Carpenter working in his shop in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Carpenter

A man doing a paint job on an old fisherman pirogue on N'Dar Tout Atlantic ocean beach in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Paint job

A Guinean man looking for better life in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Guinean

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Shop owner and his son

Petite Cote kids

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Tongue out

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Playful

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Proud

Local deserted beach in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Happy koala

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Tuning in

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Best friends

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Kiss for a friend

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Baffled

Local deserted beach in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The look

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Oh no

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Dinner time

High street bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Selling peanuts

Shell laden village of Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Posing

Street of Joal bustling with life in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

All together now

Local beach bustling with life in resort village of La Somone on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Little villains

Local deserted beach in village of Joal-Fadiout on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Hanging

Toubab Dialaw, Senegal

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Orange highway

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

La Gazelle

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Working at sunset

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Assane Aidara Cisse

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Ready to be taken on the sea

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Catching last rays

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Souvenir stall

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Love

Local beach bustling with life in sleepy village of Toubab Dialaw on Petite Côte, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Nothing but the ocean