Hands Sorting Citrus Under Shade Cloth in South African Field in across a harvested grain field in South Africa

Hands Sorting Citrus Under Shade Cloth in South African Field

by Ramon Mathis

Broad afternoon sunlight floods the harvested grain field, illuminating a wide panoramic view of workers gathered beneath a tattered shade cloth canopy. The fabric, woven from durable mesh, casts a patterned grid of shadows across the ground where piles of bright orange citrus fruits sit ready for sorting. Workers' hands move with focused speed, fingers brushing away dry chaff and fine dust that drifts lazily in the still air. The soil beneath is pale and cracked, typical of late summer in the region, against the vibrant fruit. A metal crate filled with sorted produce rests at the edge of the canopy, its metal surface reflecting the harsh light. The urgency of the harvest is visible in the spread of fruit and the posture of the workers leaning over the piles.

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Camera Nikon FM3A*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon FM3A photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 400
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location across a harvested grain field in South Africa
Date 2003-06-28
Credit VEETER
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