Following the small stone miners in the mineral-rich areas in western Namibia, one realises just how hard these people work, all with a common dream of striking a pocket that will bring them fortune. Unfortunately it only happens to very few.
Home is a tin shack in the middle of stupendous scenery.
A beautiful specimen of amathyst
This is home away from home. Miners live for months away from their families while looking for their fortune.
Boot and a broom
Miners getting ready for a day’s work, carrying a spade and other implements, and a backpack that will hopefully be full at the end of the day.
