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    This is Mr. Soon's narrow workspace. Sharp work and a very discipline man, Mr. Soon carefully takes on the trade 6 days a week and live upstairs. He is slicing down the bamboo at equal width, to then weave to become a round bamboo divider that is going to be placed in the Dim Sum steamer - this is for his client, Cantonese Dim Sum restaurant. Back of him, is the iron grill door, torn down from his house when his house caught on fire last year, that forced the firemen to cut his grill door to do fire rescue. Thank God he was safe. Today, he still keeps it and hope to reinstall back; but we know it will never happen. You shall know why in the last photo. by: theforgottenbambooandrattantrade Views[893] Each Ping-Ban-Zhou (拼板舟) is either an individual or family boat and will be made from 21 or 27 pieces of different woods to ensure strength and durability. Without heavy tools or equipment male family members go into the forest and select the right woods. For example, the center keel section of the Ping-Ban-Zhou requires a particularly hard wood to resist the wear of the island's coral reefs. Great pride is taken by an entire family working together to construct their Ping-Ban-Zhou. Each Ping-Ban-Zhou is carefully carved and painted elaborately with meaningful designs and symbols. The launching of a new Ping-Ban-Zhou is proceeded by a ceremony that includes taro grown by the female family members. The entire Ping-Ban-Zhou is covered so all catches of fish will fill the boat to maximum capacity in the future fishing seasons. by: limt Views[992] Nepal is hot around the year but that does not keep the people from working. During hot summer days buffalo farmers have to carry large umbrellas to cover themselves from the burning heat whilst their cattle enjoy their daily walk. by: hetahannaloviisa Views[894] Cohabitation is basic to human survival in Antarctica. Scientists from different countries studying the frozen continent must join forces to carry out their researches. In the picture, Russian scientists newcomers to King George Island collaborate with Chilean colleagues to download the necessary material for their job from a nearby vessel. by: carluscp Views[842] I went on a day trip from the city of Hama lying in fertile Orontes valley towards east to the edge of Syrian desert, where is thriving bedouin community in succession of small settlements, one of which is called Sarouj. Right after I got out of bus in first village I was greeted by the tractor driver and his jovial coworkers, who had appareantly so much fun with themselves. That was a great introduction into this place. by: breakingwave Views[1126]
     
    'Scape the desert'. Chapter 5. I'm heading to the north of Perú, and my bus passes, as usual, so many tiny villages lost on the way, that I'm sure I will soon forget them all. But not this one. I cannot forget the hopeless-desperate look on this girl, even though I was invisible to her. She's staring at the dry and sandy sunset - I wonder if she does this every day - , while her mother works fixing a tire. by: luigimeetsworld Views[1132] “Fresh meat”. Another shop keeper was weighing and sorting fish when we passed by. Like the other shop keepers we met, he was eager to share his work with us. When we stopped to see what he was doing, he told us to wait and he would show us how he cleans and prepares the fish. His skilled hands didn’t hesitate as he peeled back the scales, pulled the head off and cut the meat into pieces to be sold. by: jbatryn Views[1902] “Cotton a trap”. Cotton is grown near Saraguru and it is fairly common to see trucks overloaded with large bags of cotton passing through the narrow streets. Cotton is a very labor intensive crop and one of the local men said that many parents do not want their children to continue in farming. Instead, the children are encouraged to become doctors or engineers, where they can enjoy an easier life. Partly due to this, more and more people are moving away from the rural areas to find work in those fields and farm owners are finding it increasingly harder to find labor to help run the farms. by: jbatryn Views[1349] Travelling doesn't always mean going to fancy places. I don't just transport myself to work each day, I travel. Captured for life in the local trains, the lifeline of the city at Mumbai, India. by: munira_india Views[1070] «A fisherman on the Mekong river, Laos» Mekong river, Laos, December 2012. A fisherman is working while we were sailing the Mekong up on a slow boat, from Luang Prabang to the border with Thailand. Many Lao people, like this fisherman, depend on the Mekong to live. by: rosafurtado Views[4198]
     
    More than 40,000 craftsmen work in The Medina, the historic Marrakech city centre, shielded by wooden latticework or tucked away in covered walkways. by: himtox Views[956] A street market in Hunan Province's Zhangjiajie. Everyday produce is brought into town and sold in makeshift markets scattered throughout Chinese cities. This basic form of commerce is still widespread in a country that also counts luxurious supermarkets and high-end car dealerships. by: littletrades Views[1236] The slum is divided into two sectors, the residential and productive areas: textile and recycling are two of the main activities held here. Space is limited and over-exploited and workers have to share narrow and dark spaces. The slum are so crowded that there is no place for windows and natural light. by: storytraveller Views[1004] The lack of air and space is a leitmotiv here and the light is barely reaching the ground. It's not uncommon to see children working instead of being at school, like this kid carrying a package bigger than him. by: storytraveller Views[1210] The process of reapplying the hairs casing usually takes a whole day and soon the women begin to get restless. The final process is a skilful and delicate one which only a few can master, but as the sun begins to set on another day so does the hardening ochre in the final stages of the the Himba beauty salon. by: benmcrae Views[1560]
     
    Once the daily chores are completed and the days temperature begins to soar, the women retreat back to the shade where their beauty salon continues. A Himba woman's hair is drawn into dreadlocks and encased in a thick ochre casing which adds to their beauty, but it is a laborious process that requires all hands to assist removing and replacing the delicate casing every 4 weeks or so. by: benmcrae Views[1024] The Ochre is mixed with portions of thickened butter fat which is smeared all over the women's body to produce a bright red sheen. All of the females pitch in to help each other access areas that a single woman cannot. All of the Himba women share the work load in a village regardless of the task, their age or stature. by: benmcrae Views[1473] Once the women are feeling fresh again after their fragrant smoke bath they set about grinding down small stones of ochre. Rhythmically the women work away grinding the red stones down into a very fine powder. by: benmcrae Views[2098] There are 18 ethnic groups native to Madagascar, each having their own beliefs and livelihoods. Those Sakalava men are going home after a long day’s work in the fields. by: sandra_ab Views[981] Hard at work: ​​ Do you put your camera down and help? Then you realise you can't help them all. Then you feel guilty for taking a photo. Then you think 'but this is life here'. Then you just have to accept it and keep moving on. by: ray Views[1258]
     
    Just another ordinary day, it's off to work I go ... and with a smile. by: ultamadness Views[914] a typical personal vegetable garden. I appears in Vanuatu, the simpler the life, the better. Travelling around the villages. I came upon these wonderful people that allowed me to walk around the privacy of their humble dwelling and land; I felt in paradise. by: ultamadness Views[828] The fine white sand beaches are usually very bare. I found this wonderful shot with twin rocks and an island in the background that I tought looked remarkable by: ultamadness Views[710] A typical day at the office. these wonderful people live a simple and happy life. these chores are part of their daily routine. by: ultamadness Views[895] The innocence of children. The digital image I showed them of themselves had them totally baffled and in smiles.This was the second photo attempt. The child on the left was eager but shy as he waited to see the next digital image. by: ultamadness Views[587]
     
    porter carry luggage from Yangtze river cruise ship by: janeb Views[801] Chris and Simon; Thrilled to be riding the Tube again by: crustyadventures Views[1097]    

     

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