22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The mushroom trader
At the village entrance, a mushroom trader is purchasing different kinds of mushrooms that the villagers have freshly harvested. The villagers anxiously watch as the mushrooms are weighed, while the trader counts the money in his hand. The air is thick with a quiet tension, as the weight of the mushrooms not only determines their value but also impacts the livelihoods of the villagers. The scene captures the simplicity yet significance of this exchange, where each mushroom is weighed carefully and each coin counted, reflecting the delicate balance of rural life.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Litang City, China |
Camera: | LEICA M10 |
Copyright: | © Zheng Ye |