Joal Fadiout, Senegal

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

The long walk

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

Boys coming home

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

The wast infinity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taking it in

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.

Petite Cote kids

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.

Hanging

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.

All together now

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.

Proud

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.

Best friends

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.

Tuning in

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

Posing

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.

Selling peanuts

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

Little villains

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

Kiss for a friend

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

Happy koala

Kids of Saint-Louis

A young boatman operating shuttle across the Senegal river in pirogue boat waiting for customers in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Waiting for customers

A happy kid posing on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Tongue out

A kid sitting on an old pirogue boat on Senegal river shore in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

This Old Gingerbread

A kid setting up his fishnet in the shallow waters of the Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Flying buoy

Kids enjoying the Atlantic ocean on N'Dar Tout beach in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Beach fun

A kids imitating karate kick move on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The kick

Kids imitating famous Senegalese wrestling fighters and moves on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

The clinch

A smiling kid with an eco toothbrush on Senegal river shore in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Toothbrush

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.

Measuring up

A happy kid posing on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

All smiles

A little villain looking for a game partner on Atlantic ocean beach in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Play with me

Kids imitating famous Senegalese wrestling fighters and moves on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Wrestling on the shores

Homeless child trying his luck with passers by on the Pont Mustapha Malick Gaye in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Upbeat

A kid working at carpenter shop in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Sun in my eyes

A kid showing off a serious face on the shores of Senegal river in N'Dar Tout quarter of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Being serious

Toubab Dialaw kids

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

Peaceful

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

Here I am

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

The gang

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

Fight moves

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

Giggle

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

Wrestling

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

Meditation

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

Salute

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

Sand sole

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

Big boy

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

Scrape

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

People of Senegal 2

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

Three of them

Woman selling home made pastries and peanuts on the beack at Yoff virage, Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

High spirits

A young man relaxing and hiding from the sun in Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Confident

Marabou clinching his friend on the beach in Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Friends

A young man hoping to do a bit of sales at Yoff fish market on the beach in Yoff, Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Dolce&Gabbana

Jewelry seller taking a well deserved break from trading on the beach of Yoff virage, Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

A peek into future

Man plying his trade selling t-shirts on the beach at Yoff virage, Dakar, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Still hoping

Slick moves

A local artist enjoying late afternoon chat with passers by in Joal, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Paco

A man with a red hat enjoying the hot afternoon sitting on a wooden bench in Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Red hat

Fishnet

A dressed up man enjoying the hot afternoon sitting on a wooden bench in Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Blue ring

A man taking some time away from repairing the pirogue on the beach in Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Taking a break

A man contemplating life after burial of much younger villager in Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Contemplating

A man claiming to be marabou showing off his skills on the beach in Joal-Fadiout, Senegal. Photo by Marko Preslenkov.

Marabou