Ijen Miners

伊真矿工

I've had the privilege to witness the arduous work of miners at Mount Ijen, located in eastern Java, Indonesia. Each day, they brave life-threatening conditions, navigating through the sulfur gases within the crater of Mount Ijen, all in the relentless pursuit of livelihood. I deeply feel their courage and resilience, realizing that in some corner of the world, people struggle in extreme environments just to survive, which has given me a profound understanding of life.

Through my lens, these miners appear both small and yet monumental. Their figures are shrouded in sulfuric mist, with each step seemingly a confrontation with the ultimate test of life and death. I've captured their silhouette drenched in sweat, their unwavering gaze, and the unwavering determination to endure for the sake of survival.

These photographs bear witness not only to the miners' courageous spirit but also serve as a tribute to the human will to survive. It's my hope that through my lens, more people will come to understand the silent dedication of these miners at Mount Ijen, Indonesia, and feel the resilience and bravery they embody. At the same time, it's a reminder for everyone to cherish life and not forget the harsh realities faced by those who strive to survive in difficult environments around the world.

我有幸目睹了印尼爪哇岛东部伊真火山矿工们艰苦的工作场景。他们每天都要冒着生命危险，穿梭在伊真火山口的硫磺气体中，为了维持生计而不懈努力。我深深感受到了他们的勇气和坚韧，在这个世界的某个角落，有人为了生存而在极端环境下奋斗，这让我对生活有了更深刻的理解。

在我镜头下，这些矿工们的身影显得如此渺小而又伟大。他们的背影在硫磺雾气中若隐若现，每一步都仿佛在迎接着生死考验。我记录下了他们汗水浸透的背影，他们坚定的眼神，以及那份为了生活而不屈不挠的决心。

这些照片不仅是对矿工们勇敢精神的见证，也是对人类生存意志的歌颂。我希望通过我的镜头，让更多的人了解印尼爪哇岛东部伊真火山这些默默奉献的矿工们，感受到他们的坚韧和勇气，同时也提醒人们珍惜生活，不忘世界上仍有人在艰难环境下顽强生存的事实。