honorable mention
Nicole Phillips barbados
title
Ghosts of Industries Past
A tour of a sugar factory was a mandatory part of the school year for young children when I was growing up. But, it is possible that in 20 years time, this will all be a thing of the past. And factories like this will fade away, like the mists, as forgotten ghosts with no more stories to tell...
I shoot Landscapes, Nature, Urban, Portraiture, Pets and Wildlife, etc. I don't believe in limiting myself to one or a few select things but rather whatever is available. That is not to say that I don't have my favourites or personal projects. I believe in creating the best images that I possibly can, no matter the subject or the method.
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entry description
For centuries, the sugar industry has been a mainstay of the Barbadian economy. It was first introduced to the island in the 15th century by British settlers. And since then, Barbados has provided Britain and other countries with products like brown sugar, rum and molasses. But with rising productions costs and the advent of other industries like Tourism, sugar has largely taken a backseat and is in decline. Plantations which were once used for growing sugar cane crops are now being used for housing and other government projects. When I toured one of the last factories in operation on the island (called Portvale) early one Saturday morning, it felt like I was seeing a ghost.A tour of a sugar factory was a mandatory part of the school year for young children when I was growing up. But, it is possible that in 20 years time, this will all be a thing of the past. And factories like this will fade away, like the mists, as forgotten ghosts with no more stories to tell...
about the photographer
The people around me and the world at large both inspire and fascinate me and I am continuously learning from them. My foremost aim is to represent my subjects and my connection to them honestly. That honesty extends beyond the mere photo and encompasses emotions felt, by me and/or my subject. To quote the great Ansel Adams, I believe that “a great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed”.I shoot Landscapes, Nature, Urban, Portraiture, Pets and Wildlife, etc. I don't believe in limiting myself to one or a few select things but rather whatever is available. That is not to say that I don't have my favourites or personal projects. I believe in creating the best images that I possibly can, no matter the subject or the method.
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