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People of the Sacred Valley.
This entry was posted in Americas, Peru and tagged Cusco, Inca, Llama, People, Peru, Photography, Portraits, Quechua, Sacred Valley, Urban photography. Bookmark the permalink.
I really loved the colourful traditional garbs they were wearing in Peru, but can’t remember anyone asking if we wanted to take their photos (in exchange for money I assume). But it is over 10 years since I was there, so I guess I things have changed. Alternatively I have suppressed certain memories:) I do remember I did give someone money for a photo, but it was me who approached them and asked for the photo.
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Yes, I suppose things have changed a bit… Nothing major I think, at the end of the day it seems a fair deal for the ladies.
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Fantastic photos, Fabrizio. The first one is adorable and the old lady making a beeline for the church made me laugh. Reminds me of the babusky in Eastern Europe. I’m not sure if I’ll ever make it to Cusco, so thanks for the vicarious visit.
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Thanks Julie! I’m quite proud of some of these photos, in spite of my best efforts some of them did turn out to be quite good. Indeed, las mamacitas in Peru can be as fearsome as the babushkas in Eastern Europe (or in Israel). However, my favourite is the one of the man and the dogs; I don’t know why – perhaps it was him being tipsy, or the fact that he was so eager to have a chat – but something made me feel rather sad about him. Glad I could bring you to Cusco and to the Valley! 🙂
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Just what the world needs: smile-inducing and warm-hearted. Lovely. 🙂
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Thanks, glad you liked ’em!
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All wonderful shots, but I’ve always been partial to the Peruvian women in their bowlers. The first one captures such a sweet, gentle moment and the steadfast older woman just reminds me of religious old ladies everywhere: nothing comes between them and their church! I could have sat in that high-altitude main square in Cusco all day, drinking in the hot sun and the people just going about their business. (In fact, I did park there for at least an hour one afternoon, and it remains one of my simplest, fondest memories of Peru.)
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Thanks Lexi! We also did precisely that, but after having found that pub with a balcony that serves Cusquena at less than 2 pounds a bottle!
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