Social Documentary Photography – Chicken Sellers In Mexico
A heavy load but no choice
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Social Documentary Photographer Francisco Alcala Torreslanda.
From project “Chicken’s View” by Francisco Alcala Torreslanda.
Kids also help their parents
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
Women come from their communities with their children to sell their chickens in the market.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
Various chickens hang from the arms of their owners.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
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A young woman selling her chickens in the San Cristobal de las Casas market.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
People dress according to the customs of their communities.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
Two women selling their chickens in the main market in San Cristobal de las Casas. They come from surrounding communities.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
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The final price is reached through negotiation.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
Looking for customers.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
Indigenous people come from their communities to San Cristobal de las Casas to buy and sell.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
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It requires patience.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
The baby’s foot.
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México
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By Francisco Alcala Torreslanda