Michael Yamashita, Photographer, Milan

Description

An eye-level, aerial shot captures the Maras Salt Mines in Peru. The scene reveals a terraced landscape of salt pans, filled with water. The water's color ranges from pale pink to light grey, reflecting the minerals. The individual is seen bending over, working in one of the salt pans, near a collection of harvested salt. The terrain is arid, and the composition highlights the geometry of the salt pans. The daylit shot emphasizes the textures of the salt and the earthen construction of the pans, with some wooden support visible. The image conveys a sense of labor and the natural processes at work in this environment.