13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Sulfur miner in Kawa Ijen caldera, Java (2)
Sulfur mining, a near-suicidal job involving heavy physical labor inside a cloud of corrosive fumes, hauling 70-80 kg loads of mineral sulfur up and down steep paths and lack of water, reduces the lifespan of workers to 5-7 years. The background, the caldera itself, is however beautiful.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2014 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2015 |
| Photo Location: | Indonesia |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D |
| Copyright: | © Mark Levitin |