Party hats. Paper hats. Everyday hats. Men wear them. Women wear them. Kids wear them. There’s no escaping them. Here’s just a selection of some of the wonderful sombreros of Bolivia.
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Wondering Woman 
You captured a great variety of styles, and people don’t seem to mind being photographed. I like to wear hats, but if I lived in Bolivia, I’d really have to up my game!
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I’m sure you and your hats would fit right in in Bolivia!
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The bread on the hats? Every picture tells a story. But what is it?
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Ha ha! Your guess is as good as mine!
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Amazing! I could appreciate their exceptional love for hats.
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Certainly adds a bit of panache to an outfit!
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You know, I posted a comment earlier today, but it seems to have disappeared. WordPress can be weird. Take care.
Neil S.
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The vagaries of WP! Thanks for commenting!
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Wonderful collection of hats! Unless you were on a hat picture quest, Iād say that Bolivians do love their hats, and a wide variety of them. Colorful, classy, warm, comfortable, and beautiful? Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Liesbet. Well, I was on a hat quest, but I hardly had to try at all, hats are everywhere there.
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What a fabulous collection!
Alison
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They are quite nifty aren’t they!
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I love these photos, and such variety! It seems hats are just as important a part of clothing in Bolivia as pants or shirts š
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How did you get all of these beautiful pictures? I’ve been feeling shy about asking Bolivians for their photo because of the superstition that a photo steals one’s soul. Any tips for asking people for their photo?
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Sometimes I ask if I can take a photo. I think for many of these I did not. They were taken in crowded places – at markets, festivals or fairs, or on the street. It takes patience. I don’t get my camera out straight away. I watch, look for a good position, feel my way. Sometimes it’s good to get a ‘posed’ photo – but I’m a great fan of respectful candid photography. Asking can be difficult. I would say practice it and don’t mind too much if you get a ‘no’. Respect that and move on. The next problem is when people say yes and ask for money – still thinking about that one! Good luck with it all.
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