Joyce Ng, Photographer, London

Description

Five women are standing in a line on a narrow path beside a flooded rice paddy. They are wearing traditional clothing, consisting of red and black tops with decorative trim, and black skirts with patterned details. The women are connected to each other by their long, black hair, which they hold out, creating a chain-like effect. Their reflections are visible in the water of the rice paddy. The background features terraced rice fields stretching up a hillside, with trees and vegetation visible in the distance. The overall scene has a rural and cultural feel.