About the Image(s)

About the Image
During a trip to Yunnan, China, I visited a village inhabited by ethnic minorities. In a dimly lit old house, time seemed to slow down. Sunlight streamed in through the wooden window, falling directly on two elderly women. Their wrinkled hands and the red and black embroidered ethnic clothing were clearly outlined and imbued with a sense of weight and history in the side-backlight. The wooden wall behind them cast shadows, creating a striking contrast that drew the eye to the two women and the weaving tools in their hands.

The two figures, one in front and one behind, one near and one far, naturally create depth in the composition. On the left, an elderly woman is intently operating an old-fashioned wooden loom, her movements steady and skillful; on the right, a woman is bent over, threading a needle and meticulously embroidering patterns onto the fabric. Their clothing, headscarves, and silver hoop earrings. every detail exudes the marks of time and the warmth of handcrafted craftsmanship. The wood grain and spools of the old loom are clearly visible. The entire scene is both a presentation of skill and a testament to the passage of time, conveying a powerful sense of humanistic documentation.

To capture this precious scene of traditional ethnic minority weaving and embroidery, I quietly entered the house and, after obtaining the two elderly women's permission, silently pressed the shutter. At that moment, I not only photographed the scene but also preserved a profound sense of respect.

Shoot data :
Camara : Nikon Z7II
Lens : NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S @59mm
Aperture : F10
Shutter speed : 1/50s
ISO : 800
White balance : Manual