A Farmer's Shadow in the Mud

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This bright morning, I took the time to go down to the rice paddy to dig the weeds into the mud. As I stood amidst the puddle of water and mud, I saw my own reflection clearly reflected. The wide-brimmed caping hat, the two sago palm fronds in my hands supporting my body, and my upright posture created a very distinctive silhouette, reflecting the true identity of a farmer.

The warm sunlight shone from behind, highlighting the shadow, making it stand out in stark contrast against the muddy water. I immediately raised my camera and captured it. For me, this wasn't just photography; it was a precious shadow photo, and it was also a story. A story about hard work, about the relationship between humans and the land, and about the spirit that lives on in the farmers of this country.

This shadow is a reflection of dedication. Every line speaks of sweat, struggle, and hope for a good harvest in the future. Although it's just a silhouette, it holds meaning in its silence. I felt this moment was worth sharing in this year's Shadow Hunter contest.

Hopefully this image can represent the voices of farmers who struggle with mud every day, but still walk with enthusiasm.😊
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Note: I am writing in Indonesian and using the help of Google translate to translate into English.

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@guntingRealme C53Aceh Province. Indonesian Country.

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a nice post proving that a farmers shadow is very much at home in the mud
!INDEED

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Absolutely! This post is living proof that even a farmer's shadow is reluctant to part from the mud where all hope grows 🌱💪

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🎉🎉🥳 Congratulations 🥳🎊🎊


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are you sure it is a farmer ? it looked like he was holding a hockeystick

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You might be right! At first glance, he looks like a farmer, but upon closer inspection, the object in his hand actually resembles a hockey stick. Perhaps he's both a farmer and a hockey player? 😄

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Great shadows! Thank you for entering The Shadow Hunters Contest!

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You're welcome! It's great to be a part of the Shadowhunter Contest. The shadows really make this photo so lively and artistic! 🌤📸

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Thank you so much for those cute shadows that makes us see a very hardworking farmer in the rice paddy, doing so much great farming activities.

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You're welcome! It's a pleasure to share these funny images that actually hold incredible stories about the hard work of farmers. They are the true heroes behind our daily food 🌾🙏

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A wonderful muddy selfie shadow!

!LADY
!INDEED

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Thank you! Even mud can be a wonderful canvas when combined with light and shadow.😉

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