Asian Smile by Ryszard Wierzbicki
The look of the slant-eyed girl from the slums of Smokey Mountain will remain in my memory for a long time. The amount of poverty and misery I saw here forces me to reflect on the luxury of my own life. The problems experienced by ordinary Westerners are disproportionate to the scale of poverty I saw in the slums of Manila.
Award Winner
Photo of the Day
Award Date
November 8, 2024
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AWARD SCORE
Value 12
Clarity 12
Composition 18
Style 13
Skill 12
Ryszard Wierzbicki, born in 1963, holds a Master’s in Social Sciences from the University of Gdańsk. After working in child care, dentistry, and IT, he pursued his passion for scuba diving, becoming a PADI instructor. Since moving to the UK in 2006, he’s traveled extensively, particularly in Southeast Asia, where he volunteers with orphan charities. In 2010, he founded two travel and photography forums: Instant Travelling and World Around. Now self-employed as a marketing advisor and tour organizer, Ryszard continues to balance his love for photography, travel, and diving. He is happily divorced with no kids.
Current Location
Swindon, United Kingdom
Twitter
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Website
http://ryszardwierzbicki.com
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