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In the search of water

Three women elegantly navigate the Sahara dunes, balancing pots on their heads with grace and determination. The shimmering heat of a summer afternoon adds an ethereal quality to their timeless pursuit of life-giving water.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: jaisalmer, India
Camera: Canon EOS 200D
Copyright: © Pinkesh Bhati