honorable mention
Goran Jovic croatiaPhoto © Goran Jovic
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The LIne
During the lunch break children are usually guarded by their teacher. Children tend to push each other struggling to get their meal because hungry belly do not recognize the politeness. Thus, their teachers usually have a stick; they yell at children and send them back to the line. There was a completely different kind of energy to what I was used to, because they usually act curiously and excitingly when they see a white man and his camera. However, this time they were focused on food and they did not pay much attention to me.
I am still learning a lot about photography every day, but as much as I discover through this discipline, I still recognize that photography is an open space, in which there are constantly new opportunities to explore it deeper.
After spending a few years capturing regional subjects and scenery, I thought I could really challenge myself in the field, and so I joined a mission to Tanzania with an aid association.
In retrospect, I look at that decision as a kind of instinctual compass which reinforced my desire to do this type of photography.
I also find myself surrendering more and more to Africa, although I don’t think it is a conscious decision on my part. Instead, there is an unparalleled and reassuring spirit emanating from that continent that it overwhelms with genuine and raw energy. And so, I was lured by it from the beginning, and that is where I feel I belong.
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entry description
This particular photo was taken in Tanzania during my visit to the local primary school in Sendui village in Ngorongoro region.During the lunch break children are usually guarded by their teacher. Children tend to push each other struggling to get their meal because hungry belly do not recognize the politeness. Thus, their teachers usually have a stick; they yell at children and send them back to the line. There was a completely different kind of energy to what I was used to, because they usually act curiously and excitingly when they see a white man and his camera. However, this time they were focused on food and they did not pay much attention to me.
about the photographer
Like any other photographer who pursues art, I try to bring something personal to every photo I take.I am still learning a lot about photography every day, but as much as I discover through this discipline, I still recognize that photography is an open space, in which there are constantly new opportunities to explore it deeper.
After spending a few years capturing regional subjects and scenery, I thought I could really challenge myself in the field, and so I joined a mission to Tanzania with an aid association.
In retrospect, I look at that decision as a kind of instinctual compass which reinforced my desire to do this type of photography.
I also find myself surrendering more and more to Africa, although I don’t think it is a conscious decision on my part. Instead, there is an unparalleled and reassuring spirit emanating from that continent that it overwhelms with genuine and raw energy. And so, I was lured by it from the beginning, and that is where I feel I belong.
back to gallery