A worker rests on a mound of sand.

An empty raft is left behind while the workers take a break. It can be borrowed for free by locals when not in use.

A battered old truck struggles to climb the bank and take the sand to its destination.     ii

Danu Primanto (danuprimanto@yahoo.com ) was born in Yogyakarta, but grew up in Gresik, East Java. He began his career in architecture but soon decided to follow his passion for journalism and the arts. He now works as a photojournalist.