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A migrant touches his bandagged feet as he rests inside an improvised shelter in the underground parking of a train station in Salzburg, Austria September 13, 2015. As Germany announced it was re-imposing border controls in a bid to slow an influx of migrants, Austria, through which tens of thousands have passed on their way to Germany, was expecting a record number of arrivals on Sunday. More than a week after the two countries threw open their borders to the migrants, Germany said it was reversing course as a temporary measure. Austrias chancellor, however, was quoted as saying that his country would not immediately follow suit. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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In this poignant print captured by Dominic Ebenbichler, a migrant is seen touching his bandaged feet as he seeks respite inside an improvised shelter in the underground parking of a train station in Salzburg, Austria. The image was taken on September 13,2015, during a time when Germany announced the re-imposition of border controls to manage the overwhelming influx of migrants. Meanwhile, Austria, serving as a transit country for thousands en route to Germany, anticipated record arrivals. The photograph encapsulates the physical toll and hardships endured by those seeking refuge and safety. The close-up shot emphasizes the contrasting white bandages against the worn-out foot – symbolic of pain and injury caused by long journeys on foot across borders. The unidentified migrant's hand delicately touches his wounded feet with a gesture that speaks volumes about resilience amidst adversity. Ebenbichler's composition draws attention to one individual among countless others who have experienced similar struggles along their migration journey. Through creative use of lighting and focus on body parts, such as legs and hands, he captures both vulnerability and strength within this single frame. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the human cost behind global migration crises while urging viewers to contemplate our collective responsibility towards those seeking refuge from conflict or persecution.
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