Captured in the tranquility of the rural area of Paredes do Rio, a mountain village in Montalegre (Portugal), this photograph captures a shared stillness, shaped by lived experience. A woman spins, guiding the fiber and spindle in a steady and precise rhythm. Nearby, a man observes. His gaze remains attentive, yet cautious, disturbed more by the presence of strangers than by the action itself. A small cat rests nearby, adjusting its body to the same calm rhythm. The hearth on the floor has cooled, fulfilling its purpose. Attention is no longer focused on the fire, but on an atmosphere where memory, habit, and know-how coexist.

* March 16, 2013
* Paredes do Rio, Portugal
* GPS: 41.796567, -7.923783
* From the series: Spirit of Earth — Traditional Practices
* Object number: #4.POR-SET.2013
* Nikon D800, 24-70/2.8 • Iso 800 • 31mm • f/6.3 • 1/100sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag Matt Baryta, 308 g/m²