The photograph places two inhabitants in the center of a mountainous landscape in Paredes do Rio, in the municipality of Montalegre, in the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal. Taken in March, the image reflects the persistent cold of the season. Wrapped in the traditional woolen cloaks (burel) of Trás-os-Montes, their bodies are protected by a fabric that responds to the climate and reflects a material culture shaped by altitude and tradition. A hoe rises between them, structuring the image and signaling preparation for another day of work in the fields. The mountainous scenery does not function as a backdrop, but as an extension of daily life. Through restrained expressions and a firm posture, the image conveys a slow rhythm of existence, where identity emerges through constant practice and a continuous relationship between body and place.

* March 16, 2013
* Paredes do Rio, Portugal
* GPS: 41.8438333, -007.9501667
* From the series: Spirit of Earth — Traditional Practices
* Object number: #33.POR-SET.2013
* Nikon D800, 24-70/2.8 • Iso 400 • 70mm • f/10 • 1/160sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemüle Photo Rag Matt Baryta, 308 g/m²