The Moran

“The Moran”
Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya 
Date: May 2024
Photographer: Richard Smith
Affiliation: Alumni
Home Country: United States
Category: People
2026 International Photography Exhibition

“This photograph of a proud Moran was taken in a manyatta (Maasai village) in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Traditionally, Maasai men pass through age-set stages and the Moran period is associated with warrior hood, community protection, discipline, and responsibility.”