Land and Hands / Tierra y manos [Eng–Esp

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This is my entry for the Monomad Challenge, hosted by @monochromes and @brumest


(English)

Hello, dear Black and White community!

Always wandering around the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, I stayed in an Airbnb in Yucay, about 55 kilometers from downtown Cusco. A peaceful place, surrounded by ponds and right by the Urubamba River.

I would go out with my camera and see the mamichas (local women) walking from one place to another, and the wayquis (which means “brothers” in Quechua) working the land. Only the road separated us. I never found out exactly what they were harvesting, but what caught my eye was the hard work, the strong hands, and the act of chacchar coca leaves to gain the power of the Inca — a tradition passed down since the days of the Inca Empire.

I love sharing the richness of this beautiful culture. These photographs are a glimpse of what I experienced during that moment in my adventure in Yucay.


Thanks for being part of this ongoing #MonoMadChallenge adventure!








(Español)

Hola querida comunidad en Blanco y Negro

Siempre dando vueltas por el Valle Sagrado del Urubamba, me quedé en un Airbnb en Yucay, a 55 kilómetros del centro de Cusco. Un lugar genial, lleno de paz, rodeado de charcas y a orillas del río Urubamba.

Salía con mi cámara y me encontraba con las mamichas caminando de un lado a otro, y con los wayquis (hermanos, en quechua) trabajando la tierra. Solo la carretera nos separaba. Nunca averigüé exactamente qué estaban cosechando, pero me llamaba la atención el trabajo duro, las manos fuertes, chacchando la hoja de coca para tener “el poder del Inca”, una costumbre ancestral que viene desde los tiempos del Tahuantinsuyo.

Me encanta enseñar todo lo que puedo sobre la cultura de esta ciudad hermosa. Les dejo estas fotografías que narran un poco de lo que viví en ese momento, durante mi aventura en Yucay.


Gracias por acompañarme en esta aventura continua del #MonoMadChallenge


Technical Details 📸

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Photographer@cabzphoto
CameraSony A7III
LensSigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
LocationYucay, Cusco
EditingLightroom



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Aside from the pictures which are beautiful, I am curious to know a little more about some cultures and their traditions and I find that your photos certainly capture that hard work!

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Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m really glad the photos sparked your curiosity that means a lot to me. I always try to show not just the landscape, but also the strength and daily life of the people. There’s so much culture, tradition, and resilience here, and it’s an honor to share even a small part of it.

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This post was curated by @jlinaresp from the Visual Shots Team | Be part of our Curation Trail - Delegations are Welcome

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Gracias por el apoyo, @jlinaresp y @visualshots. Me alegra mucho que valoren mi trabajo. Viniendo de fotógrafos con su experiencia, realmente lo aprecio.

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Un trabajo muy bueno el tuyo amigo @cabzphoto, siempre es un placer para nosotros en el equipo @visualshots apoyar y apreciar tu contenido!!!

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Agradecido siempre y encantado de mostrar una parte de mi lindo país.

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I really like the blurring and depth of field in the first photograph; it's wonderful.

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I’m glad you noticed the depth the blur was intentional to guide the eye toward the main subject, the mamicha (a respectful way to refer to Andean women). I’m really happy you liked the photo.

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