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29th July 2010
washing day by hinhoutbay

washing day

photo 95
Washing your clothing or anything else, including yourself, is quite a mission in Imizamo Yethu. First you have to go up the mountain to one of the communal taps to fetch water as there is no running water in your house and then you have to carry buckets back down or opt for washing at the tap. But for these 2 neighbours it's part of life and they invited me to share tea.
Comments
A wonderful glimpse into another way of life!
posted July 29th, 2010  
I will never complain about doing the washing again!!
Wonderful capture!
posted July 29th, 2010  
this is great, awesome shot!
posted July 29th, 2010  
What a great photo. This hits close to home right now as our hot water heater is broken and won't be fixed until Friday....trying to convince my kiddos it's not a big deal and we can roll with the cold showers for awhile. I'm going to show them this photo.
posted July 29th, 2010  
Great little story to go with a wonderful photo.
posted July 29th, 2010  
love this picture..... real life humanity is wonderful--love the black and white
posted July 29th, 2010  
what hard work, I have done several loads of washing since I got back home, alI have to do is put in the machine and press a button! great shot like the b & w.
posted July 29th, 2010  
Great composition
posted July 29th, 2010  
love the black and white. There's a great 'feel' to this photo. Thanks for the follow! I look forward to seeing more of your work
posted July 29th, 2010  
Great shot!
posted July 29th, 2010  
Wow, this is fabulous! I'll have to go back a few to find out where you are and what you are doing.
posted July 29th, 2010  
striking! awesome! a fav!
posted July 30th, 2010  
Very cool shot, love the peek into the life of women a whole world away. Thanks so much for sharing.
posted July 30th, 2010  
brillant shot , i love the story u told but also love the story this shot tells .. Remarkable
posted July 30th, 2010  
fav for me
posted July 30th, 2010  
I like this!
posted July 30th, 2010  
This is beautiful. :) You definitely captured their personality. Their faces are evident of some struggles and joy.
posted July 31st, 2010  
Also, another great picture. They have so little, yet they look happy and are surely glad to smile for your camera.
posted July 31st, 2010  
Thanks for all the compliments...I will venture into the township on a regular basis now to share these peoples lives on 365 :-)
posted July 31st, 2010  
I love images like this, great capture. There's something so mysterious about getting a glimpse into another world. We take so much for granted here. Thanks for sharing!!
posted July 31st, 2010  
I love this photo. I love the story you can tell with all your pictures!! So wonderful. :)
posted August 1st, 2010  
very interesting!
posted August 5th, 2010  
I thought I commented on this one when you put it up... Anyway.. I love a good slice of everyday life picture and this one says a lot. The women have such beautiful friendly faces. Even doing a chore and they still seem to invite you to talk with them. Great shot!
posted August 6th, 2010  
Love this!
posted August 9th, 2010  
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