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may day in istanbul...
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This is the best photojournalism shot that I have seen on 
You really got into the action here and not only that but was able to capture the true emotions of all the subjects.
Excellent work.
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stunning photo, impressive a real world press photo style
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hersene 1 mayΔ±slara abonesin sanΔ±rΔ±m 
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Hi there. 
Many thanks for the creativeness you bring to Deviant Art!
Hugs
Lisa x
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I feel like this is one of those images I'd see in those pulitzer prize books....
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beautiful capture... a picture that speaks a thousand words!
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really powerful picture... very impressive!
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its almost makes the picture beter that i dont know who this guy is almost like a mystery
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stunning capture of expression. a must fave.
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Whoa, intense. 
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That is so powerful. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Awesome shot. You really feel the tention in the crowd...
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That is one hell of a shot.
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I once had a name...I once had a love...Now all I have is my sword...
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That's a priceless photo, Really captured the essence of the moment man
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Absolutely wonderful. I can almost here the noise of the incident.
Well done!
Philip
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wow. this is a photo that tells a deep story.... they expressions are deep and so human....it looks like an "in the moment shot.....I give you a 10/10
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who is this man and what is the story behind this photo!=?
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the message under this comment is the story of today.
and this photo is from last year.
but the situation is always the same.
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istanbul, turkey (cnn)
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police in riot gear hit the streets of downtown istanbul thursday to disperse hundreds of workers ahead of a planned may day march.
the workers, representing several trade unions, planned to defy a government ban to hold rallies at istanbul's taksim square.
the government banned rallies at the square after unknown gunmen fired on a rally there in 1977. more than 30 people died, either of bullet wounds or after they were trampled to death in the stampede.
may day, like labor day in the united states, celebrates the achievements of the labor movement.
in recent years, labor groups have sought permission to march to the square to commemorate the massacre. every year, the government has turned them down.
instead, turkish authorities allow a small wreath-laying ceremony at the location, and open up other areas of istanbul to rallies.
this year, however, several labor groups and trade unions have said they will flout the ban. they said they would mobilize up to 50,000 people for the rally at the square, located in the heart of istanbul.
last year, dozens of people were injured in violent clashes making the 30th anniversary of the 1977 shooting.
to prevent that from happening, police used tear gas and water canons to break up the crowd as they gathered in front of labor union offices. demonstrators retaliated by hurling taunts and rocks at officers. watch scenes of violence on streets of istanbul Β»
smoke from tear gas enveloped some city streets, while office workers in shirts and ties walked away with handkerchiefs covering their mouths.
unlike most of europe, may day is not a holiday in turkey.
the governor of istanbul said police have permission to use force to disperse the crowd.
authorities sealed taksim square to the public and shut down public transportation to the area.
undeterred, demonstrators took to the streets. they chanted slogans and pumped their fists in the air. officers with guns drawn tried to wave them away.
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this is sad. i've seen a female protesting in istanbul on the news few days ago. riot police were kicking the women and beating them up.
really sad and horrible. how can Turkey join the EU and still they're acting even more horrible than the 3rd world countries? I'm from Kuwait, and it is considered a third world country, but we never had such a thing. hell.. the biggest protest happened several weeks ago, all police did was shoot some tear gas and hell got loose and now the government is shivering from the people!
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What's the story behind this? Amazing shot! *instant fav and collect*
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rastgele gordum resmi ay burasΔ± kesin tΓΌrkiyedir dedim dogruymuΕ valla ne orjinaliz ya
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evet bu konuda ΓΌzerimize kimse yok galiba
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Incredible shot, a true talent you are...
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