Subtle and imperfect mirror…
In middle of the highway that links Arequipa city to Ilo city there is a place called Cocachacra. It’s closer to the sea and it’s a little city whose main activity is agriculture. I think I’ve never poot foot in the ground, as I seen from the car, and being the sea so close actually I am attracted more to the latter. This are photographs from a car in movement…
Frontiers in the countryside
The farmers were preparing the field for new crops… I don’t know if it’s the better way to do it, I mean… burning.
A road of flames
Lord of the fields (published before)
Man at work
Painting the sky with white smoke
Yellow happiness
Textile countryside
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Fab drive by shooting Francis, no blue sky that day though!
Not that day. : )
cette façon de cultiver existe depuis très longtemps, en français, on dit: culture sur brûlis
merci pour ce beau reportage, francis
Je ne sais pas malyloups, très intéressant. ^_^
Fantastic and clear photos, Francis! You see so much when traveling on a bus.
Yes, Peru is not so big as USA but still is a big country with several landscapes. : )
A nice series, Francis. I think it’s a visit worth. But I would prefere a day without burning fields.
Have a good time,
Ulli
Me too. I prefer no burning… Thank you for your kindness, Ulli.
Hoping you are having a nice week,
Francis.
Interesting details about the place, technical even, while everything looks so warm and velvety. The first picture feels like looking out of the window and seeing soft-hued waves.. in rich cushy greens and creamy yellow, against blurry brown and blue. : )
Thanks Nicol, it is from a window of a car in movement. I am glad you liked the colors. ^-^
Great photos Francis .. I would think it would be better to dig the old crop back in to the soil, adding back organic matter to the soil.
I totally agree with you Julie. It would be better to try to avoid old techniques that are surpased by knowledge, and that would be for environment and health as well.