'This picture was taken in Banjul, The Gambia on Tobaski Day, December 2007, when everyone takes to the streets in their finery after a big ritual feast. This young boy was immensely proud of his Disney-esque heart-shaped sunglasses, and stood to full height for the photo shoot!'

The next contribution this month is Door in catway, cat in doorway|.

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