Lorenzo passalacqua, Emptiness (PEOPLE 2023)

At 6:30 AM, in a Hue-adjacent fishing village, some fishermen persist at sea, nets embracing emptiness. One captures my gaze: his face etched with the marks of time and arduous toil. This man's unyielding perseverance resonates, underscoring the formidable strength required to confront the uncertainties of the sea. He continues to gather the net, which unfortunately entangles only water. As he readies to cast it once more, the strain on his face becomes palpable. When he notices my lens, he extends weathered hands that narrate a tale of resilience and unwavering resolve. His empty palm, a poignant gesture, is a resounding snapshot carrying the weight of a silent day-long struggle on the sea

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