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Big Man
Photograph by Gideon Mendel

A politically powerful member of Mugabe's ruling party—the former governor of Mashonaland West Province—oversees workers planting tobacco on a farm that once belonged to white landowner Brendon Fox. Critics charge that the spoils of fast-track land reform have gone disproportionately to supporters of President Mugabe.

Camera: Canon EOS 3
Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 100F
Lens: Canon 28-70mm f/2.8
Speed and F-Stop: 1/180 @ f/6.7

Weather Conditions: Overcast
Time of Day: 3:20 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Available light