Young responsibility
Photo by Peter Laurenson
On the outskirts of a village in Baltistan, a young girl adeptly handles the dual role of baby sitter and cook's assistant. From an incredibly early age, by Western standards, children in these parts take on significant responsibilities, such as baby minding, while their mothers take on heavier work in the fields / Nikon F801S, Fuji Velvia slide film, settings not recorded / Winner, photo journalism category, NZAC national photo competition 2005
Peter Laurenson - Excio Gallery
I’m Peter Laurenson. Born and raised in New Plymouth in New Zealand, the eldest of three boys. I live in Richmond with my partner, with a view directly west to the Arthur Range.
