heaven, above liberia

heaven, above liberia as seen between mid-september and the end of december 2016 by luca bai varaschini

This third - massive - collection of liberian skies displays the lights and clouds (rather than their absence) I had the luck to contemplate over a period of three months and a half. I came back to Liberia during the rainy season, whereas the last photographs* were taken in the full of dry season. Sunsets. The Biggest Show on Earth, that involves two astral bodies, lots of physics and an athmosphere; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth while preserving the conditions that make it possible, as well as the creatures to contemplate it. Witnessing this quasi-daily exposure of new masterpieces over a country that lacks almost everything basic a nation needs to exist, causes sincere anger: how can all of this beauty not be of any help? At all? Perhaps because it generally goes unnoticed. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I (a bit obsessively) keep capturing - and sharing - the african skies: to make them accessible, as a reminder to those too busy to care, or simply to enjoy. I do feel lucky. And, as usual, I must thank the many friends that allow me to be here by offering me hospitality, a dinner and a drink every now and then and, eventually a whole car and, last but not the least, a professional excuse to come back to Sweet Liberia. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sincere pleasure to share my sightings with all of you, and with all the other friends and family who do not have as many chances to spend some time in the tropics, and in front of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Forgive me if the pages are so many, but - now that these skies are imprisoned herein - there is no hurry :)

Luca Bai

* All pics (except my portrait on this page, courtesy of Elisa) are taken with the sweet 8-yrs. old LX2, on her 6th trip to Liberia

Sept. 16, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 17, 2016 Sinkor, Monrovia

Sept. 18, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 19, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 20, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 21, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 24, 2016 Blue Lake, Bomi Hills

Sept. 24, 2016 Hotel Africa, Monrovia

Sept. 25, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 27 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Sept. 30 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 1 , 2016 Dwarzon, Paynesville

Oct. 2 , 2016 Hotel Africa, Monrovia

Oct. 3 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 4 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 5 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 6 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 7 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 8 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 11 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 13 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 14 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 15 , 2016 Dwarzon, Paynesville

Oct. 16 , 2016 Dwarzon, Paynesville

Oct. 18 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 19 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 20 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 21 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 21 , 2016 Sinkor, Monrovia

Oct. 22 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 22 , 2016 Uptown, Robertsport

Oct. 24 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 25 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 26 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 28 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Oct. 30 , 2016 Dwarzon, Paynesville

Oct. 31 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 1 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 2 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 4 , 2016 Uptown, Robertsport

Nov. 5 , 2016 Uptown, Robertsport

Nov. 6 , 2016 Bomi County

Nov. 6 , 2016 Brewerville

Nov. 8 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 9 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 10 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 11 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 12 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 12 , 2016 Randall Street, Monrovia

Nov. 16 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 18 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 23 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 25 , 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 26, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 27, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 28, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Nov. 29, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 1, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 2, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 3, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 4, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 5, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 6, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 8, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 12, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 13, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 15, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 18, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 19, 2016 RIA, Harbel

Dec. 22, 2016 Mamba Point, Monrovia

Dec. 23, 2016 Uptown, Robertsport

Dec. 26, 2016 Uptown, Robertsport

Dec. 31, 2016 Snapper Hill, Monrovia

thanks, again!

lvarasca@gmail.com

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