The woman was walking down a narrow street carrying a large bag on her back

Woman carrying burden on shoulder
Woman carrying a large bag on her back
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While walking along the narrow path leading to the village of Poitan, I came across a woman who clearly knew her strength. She was heading toward me, a massive load balanced on her shoulder. The road connecting the village to the main highway was too narrow for cars — meaning everything still had to be carried in and out by hand.

I wondered if postal workers did the same. If so, receiving mail in this village might make even the hardiest delivery person sigh in defeat. Whatever she was carrying, it looked big — and heavy. Yet she moved with calm determination, as if it were simply another part of life here.

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Feb 2009 PEOPLE PHILIPPINES

PHOTO DATA

No

2515

Shooting Date

Sep 2008

Posted On

February 19, 2009

Modified On

June 17, 2025

Place

Poitan, Philippines

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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