Portraits from rural Goa.
Met these two while meandering in Canacona, Goa. They were heading into the jungle for work – farming, looking after cows, clearing brush, gathering firewood, the kind of work that requires exertion of limbs. Life for these folk begins early in the morning with a breakfast of ‘ambil’ (porridge made from millet).
They have no smartphone, and therefore no TikTok to go on to whine about a 9-to-5 job and how there’s no gym available in the jungle. I doubt they have a stock portfolio or a Bitcoin wallet. Next time I will be sure to ask them about ‘gender equality.’
These women are not accustomed to having lenses pointed at them and it takes some small talk to put them at ease.
The Faces of Goa collection.
PS: Both of them had the same first & last name, and were distinguished by their husband’s names.
Premavati & Premavati
5DS, 24-70L f/2.8 II
And off they go…
5DS, 24-70L f/2.8 II
You have wonderfully captured the connect between human being and nature.
Westerners sometimes, many times, forget that other parts of the World are not so lucky, or maybe unlucky, as we are. The women have great character in their faces and face much adversity today. They do it, as you mention, without whining or complaining. We can learn much from these people. That is if we WANT to learn of other cultures. I do!
Dan – Thank you for your observations.
…But theirs is a lush, verdant, work place where the air is as pure as it gets. Anyone tempted to trade places? Thank you, Rajan-bab.
Obrigado, Antonio-bab.
What excellent photos, Rajan, and what a compelling narrative around them! Loved the post.
Thank you, Nachi.
No words… these photographs talk much! thank you…
(Hence, I am visiting your lovel;y Goa from November 20-28th. )
Sarmila – Thanks. Enjoy your visit.