A fruit picker is loading baskets full of oranges onto a truck — LEICA Q (Typ 116) • 28 mm • f/4.0 • 1/80 s

Fruit pickers are lining up and filling baskets of oranges — LEICA Q (Typ 116) • 28 mm • f/4.0 • 1/100 s

Fruit pickers are sorting oranges into baskets — LEICA Q (Typ 116) • 28 mm • f/4.0 • 1/60 s

A bright yellow truck full of oranges — LEICA Q (Typ 116) • 28 mm • f/4.0 • 1/500 s

A group of fruit pickers are posing for a photograph — LEICA Q (Typ 116) • 28 mm • f/4.0 • 1/60 s

2021-10-24

Yesterday we originally headed out to see some ancient ruins, which happened to be located right next to an orange plantation. The harvest was in full swing. As there are no tourists here, my camera instantly drew some attention. At first one guy wanted his photo taken. Then everybody wanted to be photographed. Unfortunately their supervisor (not in any of the pictures) wasn't amused, so the photo session was cut short – but not before we got some contact information, where to send the images.

My motivation to keep photographing constantly was slowly dwindling after three intense weeks. (Last year, after coming back from Turkey, I basically stopped taking pictures for a whole month.) So, when I got out of bed yesterday, I didn't feel very motivated. But then, this chance encounter with a bunch of friendly people completely turned things around. I am heading out to make some more pictures today!

Collections: Aile, Color
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