Kelidar_5 Photograph - Limited Edition of 10

In this scene, the essence of daily life in the village of Kelidar unfolds. In the foreground, an elderly woman sits resting on a stone ledge, her posture relaxed yet contemplative. She holds her cheek in a moment of reflection, a walking stick by her side suggesting a life of enduring labor. Her traditional attire and the wrinkles etched upon her face speak of the many stories she must hold. In the background, two women stand at the entrance to a courtyard, engaged in casual conversation, a snapshot of the social tapestry that weaves this community together. They are slightly blurred, a visual representation of the passing of time and the continuity of village life that goes on around the central figure. The architecture of the village, with its stone buildings and uneven pathways, provides a backdrop that feels both timeless and worn, much like the history and lives it supports. This image, with its rich textures and layers, offers a window into the simplicity and depth of rural existence, where every person has a role and every moment is part of a larger narrative. Location: Kelidar, Khorasan Province, Iran Copyright © 2018 Golnaz Jamsheed