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Just 1-2% of the world's population have natural red hair, which makes it a very unique trait that can become a fascinating selling feature that stands out in a crowd—or, in some cases, cause bullying for being different. If an uncommon hair color is seen as individuality rather than an oddity, we can live in a more understanding world because after all, the same DNA flows in all of us beyond borders, and here's a testimony to that.

Over the past seven years, 39-year-old Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds has been traveling the world and capturing different people with one connecting trait—ginger hair. But the project is not just about hair. As Kieran told Bored Panda, it's about "connecting us across political and cultural boundaries, using a rare golden thread."

"Look, stare and marvel, that’s the whole point. Find connections across the world. I want people to compare the portraits and delight in our variety even without an apparently homogenous group. We are made of the same stuff but we are uniquely tuned," he says.

More info: Instagram | kierandodds.com | Facebook | twitter.com | "Gingers" book

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Clockwise: Steven Mckay, Esther, Rebecca (Mother), Chloe, Lois And Abigail, Scotland

A family of five with various shades of ginger hair, posed for a portrait by the photographer, celebrating their unique look.

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MagicalUnicorn
Community Member
5 years ago

what a gorgeous family! i absolutely love kids' names too

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    Alexander Soued, Scotland, Born In 2011

    A young boy with striking ginger hair and blue eyes, captured by the photographer in a close-up portrait.

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    Fencat
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    One of Merida's brothers? Adorable little boy

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    #3

    Sveta Ni, Russia, Born In 1996

    A young girl with long, curly ginger hair and freckles, posing for the photographer with a gentle smile.

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    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Lovely 💗

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    #4

    Jordan DeLeon, Jamaica, Born In 2016

    A young child with light, curly ginger hair and dark eyes, looking down in a sweet portrait.

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    Popcorn Colonel
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    5 years ago

    Aww! those eyes! 😘

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    #5

    Nixie Connelly, Scotland

    A sweet young girl with ginger hair and blue eyes, looking thoughtfully at the photographer.

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    Popcorn Colonel
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    aside from the fact that I had the exact same shirt as a kid, she is absolutely adorable! Those ginger locks are gourgeous.

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    #6

    Photographer's Daughters Izzy & Ada Dodds, Scotland

    Two young gingers, siblings, embracing in a tender moment, showcasing their vibrant hair.

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    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Awwwww 💗 They are so cute!

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    #7

    Jamie Hallam, Scotland, Born In 2004

    A young boy with closed eyes, ginger hair, and many freckles, from a photographer's collection of gingers.

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    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What a beautiful photo!

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    #8

    Lucy Fleming, Scotland, Born In 2005

    A young ginger woman with long, flowing red hair and delicate freckles gazing intently at the viewer.

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    Loretta Ellis
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I have always loved my ginger hair ..even though I'm 61 it's still ginger with grey tips

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    #9

    Marteka Nembhard, Jamaica, Born In 2005

    A woman with reddish-brown hair tied in a ponytail and prominent freckles on her face, a unique ginger.

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    BoredDragon
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Stunning

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    Photographer Kieran Dodds, Scotland, Born In 1980

    A pensive man with ginger hair and beard, photographed by a photographer highlighting his unique features.

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    Mimi M
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    5 years ago

    That face. A latter-day Van Gogh. Sensitive, introspective and observant.

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    #11

    Maya Duncan-Smith, Dundee, Scotland

    A child with long, curly ginger hair and blue eyes, with freckles, part of a photo series on gingers.

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    Teja Ambrozeviciute
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Her eyes are really pretty

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    #12

    Gilad Belkin, Israel, Born In 1988

    A man with long, flowing ginger hair and a beard, looking directly at the camera with striking green eyes.

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    DKS 001
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    When Jesus dyed his hair red

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    #13

    Pacey Young, Scotland

    A young person with curly ginger hair and blue eyes, captured for a photo series about gingers around the world.

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    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wow!

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    #14

    Randy Wong, Jamaica, Born In 1988

    A man with dreadlocks and a ginger beard, looking directly at the camera, featured in a series about gingers.

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    Christel Nellemann
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Amazing. I love how many sorts of humans, we are.

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    Chris McCabe, Scotland

    A man with long ginger hair in a ponytail, a ginger beard, and facial piercings, as part of a global gingers photo project.

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    Diana Bahamonde
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He looks awesome!

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