Brian Anderson, Dechu blacksmith (July theme: Eyes)

The blacksmith rests, with traditional pipe in hand, the faint flow of exhaled smoke across his lips. His eyes show the weariness from a day over a small traditional hearth, hammering out trinkets for the passing trade in Dechu in rural Rajasthan. He has completed the last of his demonstrations for the day and awaits the departure of the audience so he can retire for the day.

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