Those are hands that have worked.

What a great action shot! I can feel the dirt hitting my face and the fear of getting slammed by the hooves.

Holding on for dear life

She Is Bagheera, protector of Mowgli.

Healing, wellness, strength, and hope be yours now and evermore.

Acid attacks are a fine time to dust off the 'eye for an eye' type of punishment.

The wise consulting the wiser

Get out, we are learning! This image was taken in a school in Zanzibar, where there are no desks, chairs or school supplies. All these little girls own is a notebook and their memory. Knowledge is passed on to them by a single master. In every person there is the possibility to transform the world.

The alpaca on her left looks as sweet as she does.

During the busy camel fair happening yearly in Pushkar India, there are thousands of tourists and camel buyers gathering around in this normally deserted region of the earth. There would also be varieties of programs, camel races and talent shows by individual street performers to attract people from all over India. The whole event is colourful and joyful.

Serenity

So sad on many levels. Imagine being a child and instead of playing, you are working your a*s off and sleeping in as bed of trash only to do it the next day.

Everything about this shot is magical.

They are both so regal.

Great shot and composition. That’s one buff frog.

A big job for a small girl

Staggering... the effect that weapons of war has on, ultimately, the innocent civilians caught in the middle.

This whole image is stunning.

Makoko, the world's largest floating slum with over 300 thousand residents, faces severe challenges like a lack of infrastructure and essential services. Situated in Lagos, Africa's largest economic hub, Makoko's stilt houses serve as both homes and the sewage system for the city's 20 million inhabitants. The community also grapples with poverty, limited education, and healthcare disparities, compounded by complex issues of land tenure and government recognition. Despite these obstacles, Makoko residents display remarkable unity, collaborating to not only survive but thrive in their challenging environment, fostering a deep sense of belonging.

For context: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagauzia

This is incredibly tragic. I both love this picture and loathe its contents. It says "no war" on its skin.

This beauty has seen some things. Clandestine field of gold miners, Rio Jari - Brésil - Contemporary slavery, from debt bondage to forced prostitution and human trafficking.

"The Empty Quarter"

“Nighthawks" vibe

For context: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/ifgej14zt1/greece-wildfire

Some funeral officers for covid-19 remains are taking a break by watching entertainment from the smartphones or having a chat with their during this pandemic time, they have buried at least 30-40 remains of suspects or those who were declared positive for Covid-19 in every day and some officers said they even had buried up to 50 remain. There is no definite information for them on the number of remains that will be buried every day, they were asked to be always standby at the location most of the times and wait for the arrival of the hearses. The increasing number of casualties due to the pandemic is draining the energy of these officers. They should wear hazmat suit every time their buried the remains of a COVID patient. But during the grave hole digging process they only wear masks and gloves. The hot weather makes it impossible for them to wear hazmat suit for the whole day, this will make them dehydrated and reduce their immune system.

Tiffany Moore, a single mother in Sedalia, Missouri, returned to her hometown a decade ago to heal from her mother's death. Now 33, she faces the challenges of caring for premature twins, one of whom has medical issues requiring frequent trips to Kansas City for treatment. Supported by her father and friends, Moore finds strength in her community as she navigates the difficulties of parenthood alone. Despite the hardships, she remains determined to provide a happy life for her children, acknowledging the struggle but embracing the joy they bring her.

She looks older than she should. She has to be kept anonymous for her own safety, she didn't know her own age (but she looks maybe 15), traumatized she spoke so little. She just arrived at the women's shelter in Jalalabad, with her dying newborn. She was sold by her own father to an old husband who was constantly abusing her. She managed to escape. If her in-law family found where she is, she will be killed. Just another honor crime. 18th of Nov 2010, in a woman shelter in Eastern Afghanistan. Even before Taliban Regim, the very conservative and traditional society was misogynistic.

They probably drink from hoses, too.

Strutting off to work vs. slumping home from work