You don’t have to spend too much time in a third world country to realize that women are the backbone of society. Their tireless work ethic is omnipresent in the local markets and their connection to all aspects of daily life are the cornerstones of the city.

I spent 30 days in Panama and Nicaragua wandering the streets and markets with a Hasselblad 500c. It was a wonderful month of pretending to be a National Geographic photographer!