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Song of the Csángós
JUNE 2005
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Pearls of the Vine
Photograph by Tomasz Tomaszewski
In Vladnic, Dan Bákói gathers grapes the old-fashioned way—by hand. Later the harvest will be pressed into wine, one of Romania's main exports along with corn and wheat. Although the country brims with agricultural potential, years of neglect and mismanagement under communist rule have left Csángó farmers ill-equipped for the tough transition to modern farming. Cash from EU agricultural programs already flows into Romania, but the money doesn't always reach those who need it most. Instead it lines the pockets of corrupt officials.
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Photo Fast Facts
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Camera: Canon EOS 1V
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 100
Lens: Canon 24-70mm, f/2.8
Speed and F-Stop: 1/125 @ f/5.6
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Weather Conditions: Just before a storm
Time of Day: 3 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Available light
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