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The intimacy of life

Mama Sese was starting to prepare dinner for her whole family. Around the small fire pit, all members, once the sun was set, used to gather to cook, eat and share some warmth. Everything was "performed" in complete silence, only few whispered words, every now and then, broke it. Silence not because they had nothing to say, but because was a sacred moment. While attending it I couldn't but portray the cozy intimacy of their daily life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2022
Photo Location: Tanzania
Copyright: © Mauro Scattolini