Rice Drying on Mats Near Tea Plantation Cajamarca

Golden grains of rice spread across large, woven bamboo mats rest on the damp earth at the edge of a lush tea plantation in Cajamarca. Thick mist rests on the low-hanging leaves of the tea bushes, softening the green foliage into a hazy backdrop. The early afternoon light reflects off a nearby water source, casting a cool, silvery sheen over the drying rice and the wet ground. The texture of the woven mats contrasts with the fine, scattered grains, while the mist blurs the distant tree line. Low-angle perspective emphasizes the labor-intensive spread of the harvest against the seasonal turn, where the air hangs heavy and still.