Faces of the World
2011
Description
The Emotions of a Continent. A collection of daily life portraits gathered during my pass through the Sub Continent.
Fields
Photography, Photojournalism
- Faces from across the Continent.
-
Sri Pada is one of the worlds most famous mountains, not due to its hight or difficulty in assent, but because of it´s multi religious significance. It holds a great spiritual and religious value for Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians who believe the foot print like indentation at its peak was left by Shiva, Buddha, Adam and St Thomas respectively.
This Mountain stands 7353ft above sea level and the climb through it´s kilometers of steps takes hours. This however doesn´t put off the thousands of pilgrims that reach its peak everyday.
Arriving at the summit before sunrise proves to be an incredibly awarding experience with the views of the sun peaking it´s way through the clouds below.Digital Photography, Photography, Photojournalism2011 -
Street PhotographyPhotography, Photojournalism2011 -
Street PhotographyPhotography, Photojournalism2011 -
Amazing things from far away lands. Shots from India and it´s hidden treasures.Photography, Photojournalism2011 -
A step at a time, we slowly discover each subject.Photography, Photojournalism2011 -
The Shanzu Workshop have been doing some incredible work since it was established in 1992.
This all begun when Mrs. Damu P. Shah and other members of the Kenya Girl Guides Association saw the vital need to provide education and training to disabled girls. Since then it has been helping women with disabilities gain confidence and skills which will help them integrate themselves in the community.
I have been going to Shanzu for some years now, The work they do in fascinating and inspiring. When the girls first arrive they are scared, marginalized by society and strugling to find adequate jobs. However once they complete the 2 year course here at Shanzu not only do they leave with a Tailors qualification, but with an array of incredibly valuable skills such as basic business managment, computer skills, good farming practices and production amongst others.
This project is to highlight the amazing work done here at Shanzu over the last 20 years. The dedication of all funders, organizers, mentors and pupils is incredible. More people should be aware of this beautiful organization doing some great things, and making life just a bit easier for the ones that most need it.
Just a Thank you and keep up the fantastic work.Photography, Photojournalism2012 -
Most children from the Western world have it all. From games, to toys to the newest sporting equipment. This project focuses on those who have a lot less, but who meet adversity with creativity, ingenuity and most importantly, a smile. With as little as 2 sticks, a tennis ball, or a few marbles these kids are able to create games to keep them out of trouble and entertained.
Money doesn´t always determine the worth of a kid´s youth. This bunch of kid´s in Varanasi really demonstrate this.
Paint Bags: 20 rupees for 100grams of coloured powder. (25 pence)
Cricket Bat: 300 rupees. ( 3.70 pounds)
Tennis Ball: 40 rupees. (50 pence)
Kite: 3 rupees. (0.037 pence)
Reel: 40 rupees. (50 Pence)
Marbles: 1 rupee for 8. (0.012 pence)
Dancing and enjoying life: FreePhotography, Photojournalism2012 -
Oh the great Spectacle of Holi, an amazing display of joy and colour. I was lucky enough to go and document the festival in the re-known Holy city of Varanasi this year.
Holi is a festival that welcome´s the arrival of spring, with everyone flooding to the streets to celebrate together this beautiful moment of the year. It´s one of the only times a year when no matter what economical status you may belong to, everyone is together as one.
Here are some pictures of it´s magic.Photography, Photojournalism2012