Woman Grinding Spices at Dawn in Lhasa in near Sera, Lhasa

Woman Grinding Spices at Dawn in Lhasa

by Parker Hodges

Pale morning light spills over the stone mortar where a woman works in the cool air of early autumn. Her hands move rhythmically around the dark stone, crushing vibrant red chilies and golden seeds into a coarse powder. Deep shadows cloak the foreground, while a thin rim of silver light outlines her shoulders and the rough texture of her woolen sleeve. Outside, a fine drizzle blurs the background, turning the distant hills of Sera into soft, grey shapes. The moisture on the ground reflects the dim sky, against the warm, earthy tones of the spices. One red chili skin rests against the polished curve of the mortar's edge.

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Lhasa Sera Tibetan spice grinding dawn autumn stone mortar drizzle
Camera Pentax ME Super*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax ME Super photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location near Sera, Lhasa
Date 1994-03-24
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 29.6396, 91.1354
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Lhasa Sera Tibetan spice grinding dawn autumn stone mortar drizzle