Héctor García a Mexican photographer who went out to Mexico's country side seeking ancient Mexican rituals. He focused on laborers and captured this Peasant exploring his imagination.
I love this black and white photograph portraying a farmer having a giant leaf on his back like a coat. This makes me think of human's around the world with different characteristics. I related to this photography so much because if I came across a large leaf like this I would probably do the same and wear it around like wings.
What I like the most about this photo is that it captures this Peasant's own personality and the light tones across his back make the leaf look apart of his body. The wrinkles and ridges in the leaf to the smooth textures in the cowboy hat and face give this photo a really good balance. I love how the leaf looks well-worn and just hugging the man. I think of a peaceful moment for this Peasant here just wearing a leaf on a hot summer's day.
