"Pulling The Load" Limited Edition of Only One Print.

"Pulling the Load – A Journey Through Mexico’s Vanishing Heritage" For nearly eight years, photographer Chuck Jones crisscrossed the rugged terrains of Mexico in his trusty Jeep, covering 56,000 miles in his quest to capture the soul of a disappearing culture. With each mile, Chuck documented the subtle, fleeting beauty of rural life—a Mexico that remains untouched by modernity, where the weight of history is felt in every sunrise, every turn of the soil, and every weathered face. His journey was not just one of miles but of time, capturing moments that would soon be lost to the modern world. This extraordinary platinum palladium print, titled "Pulling the Load," is the result of that devotion. Chuck's lens caught a moment in the daily life of Don Javier, a rural farmer who embodies the timeless spirit of Mexico’s hardworking people. On this day, Don Javier guides his oxen, Luna and Estrella, along a well-worn path, pulling a cart laden with firewood. The scene is quiet yet rich in det