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Published: 2006-06-26 03:38:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 3662; Favourites: 107; Downloads: 48
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By Vincent T JoachimWebsite: [link]
After England defeated Ecuador in the World Cup today, memories of my visit to the "Banana Republic" came back to me. This is part 2 of another picture I have online.
As gas prices doubled in Ecuador in 1999, mass protest erupted in the country. People reacted by digging trenches in the road and creating barricades to stop production in the coastal city of Guayaquil. The atmosphere was chaotic and dangerous. This scene is etched in my memory.
The street sign really got my attention. Una Via translated means One Way.
South America has a huge problem with street kids. Can you imagine living on your own at his age?!
Part 1
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Was this took with film? I has great contrast. And the picture is very sad for me.
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It's sad how there are people who can never stop complaining about America when there are so many more dangerous and poverty stricken countries in the world. Of course the US is in no way perfect, but compared to this and the genocides and religious persecution and oppression--and these on the most serious level--that go on in other countries, we have it pretty easy. Of course there still is poverty here, but we have soup kitchens and homeless shelters, school lunch programs and government assistance. It makes me so sad that these poor kids are living on the street!
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oh yeah, i live in Venezuela and i had the opportunity to go to US, really nice there 
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The boy doesnt seem like he knows what is going on, or as if what happens in the back is just an everyday thing..
Such a great picture ;D
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The kid looks like he is having fun, but sucks that he has to be alone at theat age. The fires are like barracades, ya?
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thanks for the wonderful picture.. i used it for a project for my class.
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The stark contrast really woke me up. I've been in Ecuador (for a visit though, never lived there for more than a couple months. Born on US soil) and I can remember being five and picking up a dollar bill off the floor, and a street kid was right behind me. His face was so sad, it killed me on the inside. I gave him the dollar, but I wish I could have given him more...
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Great Pic. and the meaning of it makes it a lot interesting ... gracias for the nickname "Banana Republic" it made me lol
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Thanks for the comments. Glad you like the pic. I loved the time I spent in the "Banana Republic" beautiful country and people
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I'm so glad that you took the time to give a bit of background on this piece. All too often people post beautiful and moving photographs that leave the viewer wondering "What happened?" "Where is this?" and the questions are left unanswered. Beautiful piece.
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Thanks glad you appreciate it. I try to tell a story with all my photos
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interesting but guayaquil is always like that.
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Esta foto es muy buena.. I live in Ecuador and, though I haven't been in a manifestation like this, I've seen on news the same thing and worse.. :S
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Amazing job, goddamn it. The contrast between the fire and the smiling kid work effectively.
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That's my city... 1999 was the worst year for our country... millions of people were without money cause of the banks... the banks did some horrible things back then... But now the city is very joyful i invite you to come back everything is so changed...
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I had a great time in Ecuador
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A really really really great shot. Capture of instant, compo, atmosphere, well great work
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it's like he's unaware of the seriousness of the situation behind him. children are wonderful.
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You are so right. Good point. I love kids
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Some of my fondest photography moments were in Ecuador. Beautiful country! I have more pics of Ecuador in my gallery you can check out. Thanks
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I'm glad you liked it
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is really hard... many kid in the streets of my city works all the days for get money for his parents because they forcing to the kids to work... is so cruel, but is the awful truth!
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Yes it was a sad reality seeing all the street kids. It was very disturbing.
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This is a once in a lifetime capture. I really am impressed with how you got the contrast of the chaos and the smiling kid right together.
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Thank you very much
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What a compelling contrast between the street child and the actual street...it really made my jaw drop, it's a scene I'm very unfamiliar with.
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Thanks man I appreciate it
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thats a really interesting picture. i like it!
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Interesting.... fire and chaos, then a smiling kid... great shot
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Thanks
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Yea, it's just available to order online right now, but once it's in stores they'll probably jack up the price =\
Thanks for looking if you do!
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Banana Republic.. where is it? It's a great photo.. This little guy is so cute.. but what's the story behind the fires?
Vince, I apologize for not responding to your message.. I had somebody send me a pile of photos without skewing and it jammed up my Inbox, as I'm on dial up! I will be getting back to you soon!!
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Thanks. I updated the picture along with a link to another scene. It was shot in Guayaquil, Ecuador. haha dial up
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