This image captures an outdoor grape processing and drying operation in Bazar-e Panjva'i, Afghanistan

This image captures an outdoor grape processing and drying operation in Bazar-e Panjva'i, Afghanistan. Approximately twelve individuals are visible, primarily adult males, alongside a young boy and at least one female. The scene is set under a makeshift canopy constructed from wooden poles and draped material, providing shade. The ground is covered with large, sprawling piles of yellowish-green grapes, spread out on dark and light tarps. Several individuals are seated or crouched amongst these grapes, actively engaged in sorting or processing them. In the mid-ground, a bearded adult male, wearing a light-colored turban and traditional attire, is seated on the ground, smiling directly towards the camera. A young boy in a light-colored tunic sits beside him, also looking at the camera. Other workers, dressed in traditional garments and head coverings, are seen engaged in similar tasks with the grapes. To the left, a multi-tiered wooden rack system is visible, with numerous bunches of grapes suspended from it, indicating a drying process, likely for raisins. In the background, a blue Toyota pickup truck is parked on a dusty surface, with a large blue drum positioned nearby. Stacks of red and black plastic crates are also present. The scene is brightly lit, with sunlight filtering through the canopy, creating distinct dappled shadows on the ground and individuals.