Tobacco field and drying house, Cuba C014 / 1493
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Tobacco field and drying house, Cuba C014 / 1493
Tobacco field and drying house. Tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) growing on a farm in a field in Cuba, with a thatched drying house in the background. This drying house is where the harvested tobacco plants are dried before the dried leaves are used to make cigars. Photographed in 2012
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© MARK THOMAS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2012 Agricultural Agriculture Building Caribbean Cash Crop Communism Communist Countryside Crop Cuba Cuban Cultivated Cultivation Developing Country Farm Farming Field Human Geography Nicotiana Tabacum Non Mechanised North American Plants Rural Smoking Socialism Socialist Third World Tobacco
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us to the lush tobacco fields of Cuba, capturing the essence of its rural beauty and agricultural traditions. In this image taken in 2012 by photographer Mark Thomas, we are presented with a picturesque scene that showcases both nature's bounty and human ingenuity. The foreground is adorned with rows upon rows of vibrant tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum), their leaves reaching towards the sky as if celebrating their role in one of Cuba's most iconic exports - cigars. Behind them stands a charming thatched drying house, an integral part of the tobacco production process. It is within these rustic walls that harvested tobacco plants find respite, slowly drying under carefully controlled conditions before being transformed into exquisite cigars. The photograph not only captures the physical elements but also tells a story about Cuban culture and history. The presence of such traditional farming practices reflects the country's deep-rooted connection to agriculture and its reliance on cash crops like tobacco. Furthermore, it offers glimpses into Cuba's political landscape, alluding to its communist and socialist ideologies. As we gaze at this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but appreciate the harmonious blend between man and nature showcased here. This image serves as a reminder of how our surroundings shape us while simultaneously highlighting humanity's ability to cultivate beauty from even the simplest things – transforming humble leaves into coveted treasures enjoyed worldwide.
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