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Manila, island of Luzon
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Manila, island of Luzon
Manila, island of Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1184130
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Barren Burn Burning Destitution Developing Countries Fire Flame Flaming Fund Garbage Luzon Manila Philippines Philippino Pollution Poor Poverty Rubbish Slum Smog Social Deprivation Trash Urban Location Waste Land Bonfire
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the harsh reality of poverty and environmental degradation in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The image depicts a desolate outdoor scene on the island of Luzon, where smog fills the air and rubbish litters the barren landscape. In this impoverished Asian community, residents resort to burning trash as a means of disposal, creating a haunting bonfire that symbolizes both their struggle for survival and their desperate living conditions. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the social deprivation faced by many in developing countries like the Philippines. It highlights how urban locations such as Manila can become wastelands due to inadequate infrastructure and limited resources. The flames engulfing piles of garbage reflect not only physical pollution but also metaphorical burnout caused by economic destitution. Bruno Barbier/Robert Harding's lens captures an unfiltered glimpse into this challenging environment, urging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality and neglect. While it may be disheartening to witness such scenes, they serve as a call to action - reminding us all that there is still much work to be done in addressing poverty and improving living conditions for marginalized communities around the world. This print invites us to contemplate our role in shaping a more equitable future while appreciating its artistic value as an evocative travel destination snapshot from Southeast Asia.
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