The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - Parishioners pray for the water to return. Feligreses...
Parishioners pray for the water to return. Feligreses ruegan para que retorne el agua.
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - A woman poses in the ruins of an old church that has been...
A woman poses in the ruins of an old church that has been on her property... READ ON
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - A grandmother walks her grandson to school as they walk...
A grandmother walks her grandson to school as they walk past an abandoned... READ ON
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - Clotilde tells that medical science had evicted her....
Clotilde tells that medical science had evicted her. While she was in a coma... READ ON
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - Petorca prison. Cárcel de Petorca.
Petorca prison. Cárcel de Petorca.
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - Mother and daughter keep hope in a cozy embrace. Madre e...
Mother and daughter keep hope in a cozy embrace. Madre e hija mantienen la... READ ON
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - A parishioner hopes to see the "Chinese"...
A parishioner hopes to see the "Chinese" dances. They pray that... READ ON
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - Congregation. Feligreses.
Congregation. Feligreses.
The silent and lonely death in the avocado valley - An old photograph of the orphanage where one of the...
An old photograph of the orphanage where one of the residents of Petorca grew... READ ON
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I have been told stories in which the Virgin has fallen into a dream saving a dying devotee. I wonder what will become of her now; what her grandchildren will be like and if they will have gone to the funeral of her once resurrected grandmother.
I imagine the birds flying over the animals that arose from thirst and their owners from suicide.
I feel the dry earth penetrating my eyes.
He listened to stories from the valley and saw the water run again between stones thirsty for justice.
She crossed inert bridges,
I have seen hope standing.

Petorca (Valparaíso region), is the epicenter and place of reference for the water crisis that Chile is surviving. Between the theft of water for the industry (mainly agricultural, forestry and mining) and the lack of rain, this small town wanders between life and death and not in all cases leaving is an option.

This is a small record of documentary photographic portraits made in 2014 in the context of the religious festival of Our Lady of Mercy of Petorca, a festival that expresses the community's gratitude to its Patron Saint, mainly for the good harvests and the presence of rains.


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Me han contado historias en que la Virgen se ha dejado caer en sueños salvando a una moribunda devota. Me pregunto que será de ella ahora; cómo estarán sus nietos y si habrán ido al funeral de su otrora resucitada abuela. 
Imagino las aves volar sobre los animales  que murieron de sed y sus dueños  de suicidio. 
Siento la tierra seca penetrando en mis ojos.
He escuchado historias del valle y he visto el agua volver a correr entre piedras sedientas de justicia.
He cruzado puentes inertes,
He visto la esperanza en pie.

Petorca (región de Valparaiso), es el epicentro y lugar de referencia para la crisis hídrica a la que sobrevive Chile. Entre robos de agua para la industria (principalmente agrícola, forestal y minera) y la escasez de lluvias este pequeño poblado deambula entre la vida y la muerte y no en todos los casos irse de ahí es una opción.

Este es un pequeño registro de retratos fotográficos documentales realizado en el año 2014 en el contexto de la fiesta religiosa de Nuestra Señora de la Merced de Petorca, festividad que expresa el agradecimiento que tiene la comunidad a su Patrona principalmente por las buenas cosechas y la presencia de lluvias.
I have been told stories in which the Virgin has fallen into a dream saving a dying devotee. I wonder what will become of her now; what her grandchildren will be like and if they will have gone to the funeral of her once resurrected grandmother.
I imagine the birds flying over the animals that arose from thirst and their owners from suicide.
I feel the dry earth penetrating my eyes.
He listened to stories from the valley and saw the water run again between stones thirsty for justice.
She crossed inert bridges,
I have seen hope standing.

Petorca (Valparaiso region), is the epicenter and place of reference for the water crisis that Chile is surviving. Between the theft of water for the mainly agricultural industry (avocado crops) and the lack of rain, this small town wanders between life and death and not in all cases leaving is an option.

This is a small record of documentary photographic portraits made in 2014 in the context of the religious festival of Our Lady of Mercy of Petorca, a festival that expresses the community's gratitude to its Patron Saint, mainly for the good harvests and the presence of rains.
Me han contado historias en que la Virgen se ha dejado caer en sueños salvando a una moribunda devota. Me pregunto que será de ella ahora; cómo estarán sus nietos y si habrán ido al funeral de su otrora resucitada abuela.
Imagino las aves volar sobre los animales  que murieron de sed y sus dueños  de suicidio.
Siento la tierra seca penetrando en mis ojos.
He escuchado historias del valle y he visto el agua volver a correr entre piedras sedientas de justicia.
He cruzado puentes inertes,
He visto la esperanza en pie.

Petorca (región de Valparaiso), es el epicentro y lugar de referencia para la crisis hídrica a la que sobrevive Chile. Entre robos de agua para la industria principalmente agrícola (cultivos de paltas) y la escasez de lluvias este pequeño poblado deambula entre la vida y la muerte y no en todos los casos irse de ahí es una opción.

Este es un pequeño registro de retratos fotográficos documentales realizado en el año 2014 en el contexto de la fiesta religiosa de Nuestra Señora de la Merced de Petorca, festividad que expresa el agradecimiento que tiene la comunidad a su Patrona principalmente por las buenas cosechas y la presencia de lluvias.

Adolfo Mesías

Documentary photography gallery with long-term projects. landscapes, portraits and photojournalism. Author's photography in black and white and color with a focus on issues of political, social and environmental interest focused on Latin America.
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