Portraits

Naxi Boys with Umbrellas


Woman harvesting

An ageless face; anywhere from fifty to eighty, but she is limber enough to maneuver through treacherously muddy slopes with her heavy load. Once again I am impressed by the agility of elderly Asian people.


Sick Child

Though smiling politely, the Yi woman must be terrified. Her granddaughter is very ill, and the nearest doctor is a four hour walk down the road. I want to run home to enlist Arianna's help, but she has no instruments nor medicines with her. There is nothing I can do but silently pray as we go our separate ways.


Yi Women


Naxi Child