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Bus is seen on fire in front of Pinheirinho slum where residents try to fight eviction
A bus is seen on fire on a street in front of Pinheirinho slum where residents try to fight eviction attempts by police whom they expect to arrive with a court order, in Sao Jose dos Campos, 50 miles (80 kms) northeast of Sao Paulo January 17, 2012. Some 1, 500 families who have been occupying a private plot of land for the past eight years are expected to be evicted as the land owners request for eviction reaches a final decision in a local court. REUTERS/Roosevelt Cassio (BRAZIL - Tags: CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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Media ID 19904991
Aftermath Burnt Bus Transit Fire Flame Night Reflection Road Shanty Town Smoke Fire Street Tree
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the power of visual storytelling with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of poster prints. This impactful image captures the raw emotion and tension of a pivotal moment in Brazil's history. Witness the courage and resilience of the Pinheirinho slum residents as they confront eviction attempts, with a bus engulfed in flames as a backdrop. Award-winning Reuters photographer, Roosevelt Cassio, masterfully documents this scene, providing a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges of urban development. Bring this powerful image into your home or office, and start a conversation that inspires thought and reflection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.4cm (23.4" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this powerful and haunting image captured by Roosevelt Cassio, chaos unfolds in the Pinheirinho slum as a bus is engulfed in flames. The photograph depicts the desperate struggle of residents fighting against eviction attempts by police, who are expected to arrive with a court order. Located in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, this impoverished community has been occupying a private plot of land for eight years. The composition of the photo draws attention to the intensity of the situation. The burning bus dominates the frame, its fiery glow illuminating the darkened street. Reflections dance on wet pavement as smoke billows into the night sky, creating an eerie atmosphere that mirrors both fear and defiance. The aftermath is evident; charred remnants and twisted metal bear witness to violence and unrest. Amidst it all stands a solitary tree, seemingly untouched by destruction—a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. This image serves as a stark reminder of social inequality and political turmoil faced by marginalized communities around the world. It captures not only physical devastation but also reflects deeper societal issues such as civil unrest and political tensions. Roosevelt Cassio's skillful capture allows us to glimpse into this moment frozen in time—an emblematic representation of resistance against injustice. As we contemplate this photograph print, we are compelled to reflect on our own role in shaping societies where such scenes persist far too often.
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