Rural Rwanda, with its hilly farmland and small villages, offers many opportunities for black and white photography. Light and shadow move across the slopes, creating simple yet powerful contrasts. The natural curves of the land add rhythm and depth, turning ordinary scenes into images that feel timeless and evocative.

The terraced hills reflect both a long history of human effort and the beauty of cultivated land. Seen in monochrome, these fields and valleys reveal textures that might be hidden in color. Every stone wall, footpath, or field edge becomes more defined, showing the strength of Rwanda’s farming traditions and the grace of its countryside.

Black and white imagery also highlights daily life. Farmers at work, children walking the ridges, or cattle grazing on steep slopes take on a quiet dignity. These moments show not only the land but also the people whose lives are bound to it.

This first series of images is a visual journey through the hills of Rwanda. It explores the close ties between landscape, community, and agriculture, offering a way to see the countryside with fresh eyes.

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