© 2002 Peter Turnley from a Day in the Life of Africa
Toiling over large, dust-spewing grinders, workers in the Eritrean capital of Asmara make shiro, a food staple manufactured from chickpeas. The legumes are processed into a powdery, protein-rich flour traditionally boiled, spiced and mixed with butter or oil.


American/Paris

Based in Paris since 1978, Turnley has worked in over 85 countries and covered most of the world's major news stories during the past two decades. He has received the Overseas Press Club award and many awards from World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year. He has published four books, and his photos have appeared on the cover of Newsweek more than 40 times.