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A street vendor offers passport covers for sale outside a Home Affairs Department office
A street vendor offers passport covers for sale outside a Home Affairs Department office in Harare, Zimbabwe, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019.REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
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Choice Close Up Cover Hand Selection Selling Shadow Street Vendor Passport Unrecognisable
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In this photo captured by Philimon Bulawayo, we are transported to the bustling streets of Harare, Zimbabwe. The image showcases a street vendor strategically positioned outside a Home Affairs Department office, offering an array of vibrant passport covers for sale. The close-up shot allows us to appreciate the intricate details and creative use of colors in these handcrafted covers. Though the faces remain unrecognizable, their shadows hint at the presence of individuals eagerly examining the selection before them. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the essence of choice and diversity as people navigate through life's bureaucratic processes. The street vendor stands confidently amidst a sea of potential customers, each with their own unique taste and preference. With ample copy space surrounding the scene, our attention is drawn solely to these eye-catching passport covers that serve as both functional protection and personal expression. They symbolize not only a practical item but also an opportunity for self-representation in an increasingly globalized world. Bulawayo's photograph serves as a reminder that even within mundane tasks such as obtaining passports or identification documents, there exists room for creativity and individuality. It captures a moment frozen in time – one where commerce meets culture on the lively streets of Harare.
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