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View of the hillside of Villa Maria Del Triunfo shantytown, in Lima, September 16, 2010. Catching fog with nets is the solution to water scarcity for people who live beyond the reach of utility lines in this sandy hillside shantytown overlooking Perus capital, Lima. Farmers grow potatoes and aloe vera in this desert hills irrigated with water from tankers and fog nets. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo (PERU - Tags: CITYSCAPE SOCIETY)
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This print captures the breathtaking hillside view of Villa Maria Del Triunfo shantytown in Lima, Peru. Dated September 16,2010, it showcases a remarkable solution to water scarcity faced by the residents living beyond the reach of utility lines in this sandy hillside settlement overlooking Peru's capital city. Ingeniously combating their water woes, locals have resorted to catching fog with nets as an innovative means of securing this precious resource. The image portrays the intricate network of fog nets strategically placed amidst the arid landscape. These nets serve as a lifeline for those residing in this desert hills region and provide them with much-needed access to water. The photograph also sheds light on the resilience and adaptability of these communities as they utilize tankers to irrigate their land and cultivate crops such as potatoes and aloe vera. Despite facing numerous challenges posed by their harsh environment, these farmers demonstrate incredible determination in making ends meet through sustainable agricultural practices. Mariana Bazo's lens beautifully encapsulates both the stark reality and hopeful ingenuity found within Villa Maria Del Triunfo shantytown. This image serves as a powerful reminder that even under challenging circumstances, human innovation can triumph over adversity when seeking solutions for basic necessities like water in marginalized communities around the world.
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