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A Walking Girl

A Walking Girl by Ryszard Wierzbicki

One thing that stands out when exploring the slums around Smokey Mountain in Manila is the number of children living there. I started my tour on a Friday morning, when children would normally be in school. Here, children were everywhere. Which is a sign that they did not attend any school at all. The photo above shows one such child wandering the streets.
A Fight by Ryszard Wierzbicki

A Fight by Ryszard Wierzbicki

The scene of the quarrel and fight unfolded before my eyes. Walking through the streets of the slums, I heard the sounds of some kind of brawl. I ran as fast as I could to see what was happening. It turned out to be a family quarrel that had led to a fight. The furious husband threw himself at his wife with his fists. Fortunately, he was pulled aside in time and it all ended with a few punches.
Look by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Look by Ryszard Wierzbicki

The guarantee of getting a good shot is to press the shutter at the right moment. This man was doing normal everyday things around his home. With a nod of his head he gave me permission to take a picture. I took advantage of this opportunity and got the effect you see.
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