A photo series showcases the women surfers in Lobitos, an isolated fishing village in northern Peru.
Lobitos in northern Peru has a unique landscape, and is a haven for surfers from around the world.abc.net.au/news/women-surfers-in-peru-finding-joy-in-and-out-of-the-water/101665920On my way is a photo series that explores how women build their own safe space in a male-dominated sport.
The women are represented alone in the immensity of this desert landscape to demonstrate that they can find their own power in themselves, in their minds, but also thanks to the company of their pets.Chio, 30, started surfing a couple of years ago. When COVID-19 restrictions were initially lifted, surfing was one of the few sports that could be practised outdoors.
"Before I forced myself to enter and stay in the water even if I didn't want to, but now I'm a little more flexible. "I think that there is always an implicit difference who is going to ride the wave first. I always feel a little less in the water.Claire enjoys the serenity of the beach.
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