Lavender Harvest in Rio Terraced Paddies

Golden evening light spills across terraced rice paddies in Rio de Janeiro state, illuminating rows of lavender being cut by workers. The low-angle sun casts long, warm shadows that stretch across the wet soil and green stalks. Deep purple lavender heads contrast against the amber glow, while the terraced slopes create strong diagonal lines leading the eye into the distance. Workers move with steady rhythm among the plants, their movements precise and deliberate. The sky above is a flawless, clear blue, untouched by clouds. Wet patches on the ground reflect the orange light, adding texture to the earth. A worker's hand grips a cutting tool near the base of a lavender stem, the metal glinting in the fading sun.