my city my view young photographers celebrating 25 years of EUROCITIES
Paul Bevan Secretary General
EUROCITIES photo competition In celebration of its 25th anniversary, EUROCITIES asked its members to provide a photo - taken by a young person between the ages of 15 and 25 - which represents their city. Cities could choose how best to select this photo, with some launching competitions or taking advantage of social media to reach young photographers. The criteria for competition entries were that they must be taken by a photographer between the ages of 15 and 25, and that they must illustrate ‘people and place’ in line with the EUROCITIES 2011Genoa conference theme, with some suggested themes such as wealth and poverty, planning for the future, transformation processes and liveable neighbourhoods. The chosen photos were then submitted, with three winners picked by an independent jury. All young photographers were invited to Genoa to exhibit their photos. We also received some entries which, although printed in this book, were not eligible for the competition, some because their photographer was outside the age bracket, or because they were submitted after the deadline.
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We would like to thank the following cities for their generous contributions towards our EUROCITIES 25 years special activities: GRAND LYON NANTES METROPOLE ROTTERDAM THE HAGUE WARSAW
FOREWORD Frank Jensen Lord Mayor of Copenhagen President of EUROCITIES ‘My city – my view’ is a collection of photos by young photographers from across the EUROCITIES network. To celebrate 25 years of EUROCITIES, members were asked to select one photo which best represents their city, taken by a young person aged 15 to 25. They embraced the concept, with many launching calls for entries using competitions and social media. With the title in mind, we were looking for images which show the people and the places that make up our cities. In these pages you will find the inspiring contributions we have received from young photographers across Europe. It is these young people who will shape the future of our cities, bringing with them new skills, perspectives and ideas. It is therefore essential that we nurture and encourage this talent, and this photo book is an excellent example of showcasing their potential. This book also offers a unique insight into city life across our network: the people and the places that make Europe what it is today. I encourage you to take the time to enjoy this book, read the stories behind the photos and reflect on what the next 25 years might have in store for Europe’s cities, with these young people paving the way.
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Anna Drozd specialises in social, employment and education policy in EUROCITIES. Last year, she coordinated our activities under the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Her main interests are social and physical regeneration in urban areas, planning and management in cities, as well as the public sector in general, education policy and international development. Taking photos is her hobby and she is especially keen on concert photography, urban and travel photography, as well as landscapes. In the future, she would like to start making photo-reportages.
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Michael Chia is a freelance commercial and art photographer. He has had several exhibitions in international fine art galleries. Michael was born and raised in Singapore, and now lives and works in Brussels, Belgium. He is also an accomplished photography workshop leader and organises seminars for people who wish to use this media as a tool for artistic self expression. He has accumulated his vast experience travelling around Europe and Asia for his photography projects. This provided him with an eye for detail and an ease for working with people when shooting portraits.
Caroline Van Kerckhoven is a youth worker at D’BROEJ, an association of ten youth organisations in different neighbourhoods in Brussels. Through leisure activities and projects, D’BROEJ contributes to the development and support of children and youngsters. Caroline began her career as a physicist, but quickly shifted her focus to social work. After a year spent volunteering in Pakistan and Bolivia, she arrived in Brussels in 2004 where she has been working for several years. As well as youth work, she also makes documentaries. Within D’BROEJ, she guides and supports youth workers and their groups in using video and other multimedia tools as a way of communicating, exploring the world and expressing themselves.
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WINNER
Jelena Bajić, 24 years Jelena Pažin, 25 years
BANJA LUKA Bosnia & Herzegovina
Connection This photo was taken during a 24-hour photo marathon. The idea was to produce ten creative photographs of their hometown. This seemed like an interesting challenge, but they had no idea how much of a challenge it would be. They brainstormed ideas, but couldn’t brainstorm their way around the fact that it was snowing and freezing that day. Ustanička Street is one of the most peculiar streets in Banja Luka. Every house has a story to tell. People usually have huge, uninviting garage doors designed to keep everyone at bay, but these bright blue doors with an improvised post box were just the opposite. They conveyed the owner’s sense of humour and stood out for their uniqueness. Our busy day-to-day lives can make us blind to the most wonderful things around us. Even in the tiniest streets far from the bustling city centre one can discover small hidden treasures. 7
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WINNER
Antigoni Metaxaki 25 years
HERAKLION Greece
Anticipation While walking the streets of Heraklion one sunny morning I caught sight of this little girl. She was sitting on the ground at the Morozini Square playing her accordion, waiting for passersby to reward her with a coin. Her eyes are fixed on the woman’s bag and clothes. Though it is not an unusual sight nowadays, what touched me more was the desperate expression on her face, reflecting the poverty and abandonment, not only of this specific girl, but of helpless and innocent girls around the world being exploited by grown-ups. Will it ever be possible to eliminate the gap between poverty and wealth? Will the world ever be fairer?
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Srdjan Srdjanov 24 years
NOVI SAD Serbia
Forever Young This photo was taken during this year’s ‘third photomarathon’ in Novi Sad. This event attracts photographers from all over the country trying to capture the essence of our city. I noticed these three senior ladies leaving a retirement club and getting into a vintage car. Since there were photographers all over the town and everybody knew about the event, these ladies were nice enough to let me take a photo of them. Novi Sad is a city of young people. We have a big university campus with nearly 40,000 students. In an environment like this it is easy to preserve a young spirit that will stay with you throughout your whole life.
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AARHUS Sara S. and Alaa E. play football in the schoolyard at Lykkeskolen in Aarhus, Denmark. Lykkeskolen is an independent school with a focus on the study of the Qur’an and the Arabic language. The girls in the seventh grade class at the school are facing a decision in their lives that is very important to their religion. Around the age of 14 and 15, young Muslim women typically are faced with the decision of whether or not to take the hijab, the Muslim veil of modesty. Most of the girls in the seventh grade class at Lykkeskolen have already taken the veil, though some are still making the decision. However, all express excitement at the chance to take the hijab, as they see it as a symbol of Islam and also a sign of maturity.
Denmark
Katie Currid 21 years
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AMSTERDAM Netherlands
Roxanne Spaans 18 years
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This spot means a lot to me because it radiates peace and quiet in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. If I didn’t know Amsterdam and I saw this photo, I would want to stay here forever.
ANTWERP Belgium
The picture was taken by a young photographer from Stampmedia. Stampmedia is a youth press agency based in Antwerp. All their articles and pictures are written and taken by young volunteers. The photo was taken at Park Middenvijver, in Antwerp at a kite festival that was organised in partnership with different actors from the local community: the cultural centre, the Afghan community, schools, etc. The activity was part of the programme of Antwerp European Youth Capital 2011. We chose the photo because it shows the beauty of multicultural and sectoral crossover and cooperation.
Vincent Buyssens 21 years
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BARCELONA Spain
Jorge Dourado 31 years
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Joy in the Castell ‘Castells’, or human towers, are part of the culture of Catalonia. Declared ‘intangible cultural heritage’ by UNESCO in 2010, the castells are human towers that are very beautiful as well as being technically demanding. The human towers require effort and solidarity: the youngest ‘castellers’ climb up to the top of the tower while the strongest ones support the base. The photograph shows, close up, the delight of Petra Rechach i Torrens, a member of the ‘Colla dels Castellers de Sants’ (the Human Tower Association of the neighbourhood of Sants). In the background you can see how the tower is being successfully dismantled. The photograph was taken during La Mercè, a major festival in Barcelona, in the main Sant Jaume square. The photograph reflects the values of the city of Barcelona: effort, solidarity, beauty and joy...
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BELFAST United Kingdom
Every day I notice how the landscape around my neighbourhood becomes more and more congested with the sight of cranes, building works and factories. Before the view of Cave Hill in the background is lost forever in the jungle of buildings, I just wanted to capture one last picture of it. The picture was taken from my house and I chose it because it shows the unique relationship that Cave Hill has with the city below it, which I feel is being lost. I feel the relationship between the two is slowly dissolving as a result of industry.
Christopher Tate 16 years
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BERGEN Norway
Jarle Hovda Moe 23 years
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True Norwegian Black Metal The picture is taken in Bergen (Norway) at the historic Bryggen, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list of cultural and natural heritage. The photographer is 23 years old and lives in Bergen. He is studying literature and is hoping one day to become a professional photographer. The picture is taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and shows ‘Kadaver’ from the band ‘Istårn’. The picture was taken spontaneously. It shows Bergen as a traditional maritime city as well as an innovative cultural city, and as such it is seen through youthful eyes.
Istanbul is built on two continents joined by the Bosphorus, and was once the capital of three empires: Roman, Byzantium and Ottoman, with an 8500 year history and extensive cultural heritage. The Golden Horn separates the district of Beyoglu from the historic peninsula of Sultanahmet. This side of the Golden Horn was built up in the Byzantium period around the 5th century and was the base for European merchants, particularly from Genoa and Venice. The districts of Beyoglu, Pera and Galata, with beautiful views of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, make up the historical and cultural quarter of Istanbul. When walking through the streets of Galata and Beyoglu through Karakoy, you hear the seagulls and the whistling of the ferries crossing the Bosphorus. I took this picture on the ferry to Üsküdar, with the beautiful seagull and view of the Galata Tower. The seagull symbolises freedom, and the Galata Tower love! Freedom and love together !
BEYOGLU Turkey
Özge Sena Küçük 17 years
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BIALYSTOK Poland
Emil Stankiewicz 19 years
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This photo was taken when the skateboarding season was about to finish. Just a few days later, it was snowing for the first time that year and skating was only possible in a roofed skate park. In the photo we can see one of Białystok’s skateboarders performing a kickflip from two wide steps of ‘Barcelona’. ‘Barcelona’ is a place behind the Białystok City Hall (visible in the background) covered almost completely in granite, which is the perfect surface for skateboarding. In the background we can also see an excavator, a pile of sand and a fence – it was the beginning of the construction of a municipal ice-skating rink, which nowadays makes winter more pleasant for all inhabitants. These days, you can find skateboarding enthusiasts every day in the Skate Plaza, opened for public use in spring 2010.
I am very fortunate to enjoy this view of Birmingham from my home in Edgbaston. Every time I look out of my window there is something new and interesting to see. I love living in this vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving city. After a particularly heavy downpour, a rainbow appeared for just a few moments and luckily I was able to capture the scene. It seemed fitting that the rainbow, in all its simplicity and tranquillity, had settled over the complex and bustling Bullring markets and shopping centre which is considered by many, myself included, to be the heart of the city and the symbol of modern Birmingham. The image captures the contrasting aspects of Birmingham, from St Martin’s church, a symbol of Birmingham’s heritage, to the modern architecture of the Bullring, capturing the cranes in action developing the city well into the future.
BIRMINGHAM United Kingdom
Richard James 20 years
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BONN Germany
Julian Mostert-Lapo 18 years
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Isabella Escobedo 16 years
A city is a melting pot and meeting point of different people. Sometimes the people have different ideals, sometimes the same ideals. Only people can give an anonymous city a face. A couple can make a paradise out of the city, for them, for others. This magical moment made the stars in the sky grow, and the lights shine. This is electricity, and modern, cold cities, made from glass and concrete, need this kind of electricity, generated by their wonderful people. These feelings are both unique and universal for all human beings...
BORDEAUX France
A moment in time that represents everything about Bordeaux to me: Bordeaux yesterday with its beautiful 18th century architecture and its Place de la Bourse, a UNESCO world heritage site, and Bordeaux today with its magnificent public space, originally called the ‘water mirror’, that has become a ‘beach’ thanks to the enthusiasm of the inhabitants who took to it right away. It also shows Bordeaux developing with its innovative cable-free tram system (the world’s first), complementing the historic surroundings. And above all, Bordeaux tomorrow, full of promise, with this dreaming girl and the kids running through the water.
Pierre-Hugo Lecomte 18 years
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BRABANTSTAD Netherlands
Milou Huijsmans 17 years
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Photo taken at Breda Central station. Through the windows of the waiting area, you can see people sitting on the train. Different railway areas in BrabantStad are being redeveloped. The transformation of these areas is meant to create new multifunctional centres. The objective is to achieve a good mixture of working, living and leisure. These major projects are a small part of the whole programme ‘investing together in BrabantStad 2008-2012’, which is an investment programme of €1.4 billion.
Why do I enjoy my life in Bratislava? One thing I have always appreciated in people is their effort, their hope – no matter how small these may be. It gives me the feeling that nothing is pointless, that standing up for my own opinions is still worthwhile. That is why you should not let yourself be dragged along by society but should always stay true to yourself! Be willing to help others and one day your efforts will be repaid. I took this picture when I was on my way home from school, on an ordinary housing estate, one of hundreds in Bratislava. The scene made me think of a great number of people I know. The people who never submit to apparently difficult situations, but who, instead, try to fight for their views every time (a ladybird trying to remove a cigarette butt).
BRATISLAVA Slovakia
Kristína Jedličková 18 years
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BRIGHTON & HOVE
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United Kingdom
Beth Moss 20 years
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This photograph was taken one morning looking out of my window from my house in Brighton & Hove. The weather had been getting colder and colder for a few weeks and the only thing people could talk about was whether it was going to snow or not. When I woke up on this morning I took the chance to capture the long-awaited snow in all its glory before it melted again. I like the way it looks as though the rooftops have been painted.
These photographs were taken by a group of young people at Knowle West Media Centre, based in one of the most economically deprived areas of the city. The centre aims to develop and support cultural, social and economic regeneration through the use of digital media. As one of the UK’s leading cycling cities, the group were encouraged to take their cameras on a bike tour throughout the city and capture their view of Bristol. The images represent the wealth of diversity within the city. Bristol has a range of parks and green spaces that are enjoyed by both young and old. Its strong industrial heritage as a port city has given way to a vibrant harbour, where water has become an integral part of enjoying the city. A walk through this area reveals the vestiges of trade, power, culture and creativity upon which the city of Bristol has built its foundations.
BRISTOL United Kingdom
Holly Rolfe 15 years
Tom Robert-Willett 17 years
Taishie Riley-Harrison Toni Gray 15 years 14 years
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BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION Belgium
Léo Bouteiller 21 years
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Sitting in situ This picture is part of a series of photographs I’ve taken, as a young student at the Ecole de photographie de la ville de Bruxelles, in public spaces in the Brussels Capital Region. The theme for the assignment was ‘people and places’ in Brussels, so I did some exploring and here and there stopped to pose with various Belgian symbols (chocolate, beer, French fries…). Then I edited the pictures in HDR (High Dynamic Range). The final result is a series of wide-angle distorted selfportraits with out-of-focus passersby in the background, which reflect my status as a Parisian in Brussels, a city where I feel somewhat lost but which I also adore because it is so liveable, cosmopolitan and welcoming.
BUDAPEST Hungary
You can see the Chain Bridge in this picture. When I took this photo, I was at the top of the tunnel at Square Clark, Ádám. I used a Canon EOS 450D +18-55mm F/3,5-5 IS camera, with Hama sand. The aperture was F/25 and the shutter speed was 15s. The picture was taken in early March. The reason for taking the photo is that I like long shutter speed photos and I have a series of similar pictures. The picture is the symbol of the improvement of the traffic, because a lot of motorways have been built recently. When metroline four is finished there will be a big step forward in public transport, but this project is still under construction.
Péter Kurucz-Morvai 18 years
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CHEMNITZ Germany
I chose the landmark of Chemnitz – the Karl Marx monument. But why? In the German Democratic Republic, Karl Marx was regarded as a leading figure in political life and ideology. Many monuments were erected to him – also in our city. The inhabitants call it the ‘Nischel’, the word for head in Saxon dialect. In 1953, the city was renamed Karl-Marx-Stadt. After a referendum 37 years later, the city returned to the old name.
Alexander Heidel 24 years
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I thought this was a good starting point but not good enough. Another detail is necessary. I chose my bicycle – my constant companion for many years. It is another symbol for Chemnitz. It was made by the DIAMANT company which was founded in 1885 in the city.
COPENHAGEN Denmark
Lukas Joel Rosenkrantz Schaaft 20 years
Around Copenhagen For me, this photo of the Round Tower shows Copenhagen as a city where history and modernism are connected. The Round Tower represents Copenhagen as both a historical and a contemporary metropolis. King Christian IV, who built the Round Tower, was a modern king. He laid the foundations for the Copenhagen that I and other young people love to live in and whose character we are shaping. Today, Copenhagen is a hip city with plenty of opportunities. I chose to take a photo of the traditional Copenhagen and not the modern changes. At the core of Copenhagen is its extensive history and that is why I chose to represent Copenhagen by capturing its heritage, not the modernism. Copenhagen does not feel like a satellite city, like many big cities outside Europe.
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PhoenixTRAUM ‘Phoenix’ was the name of a big steel mill in Dortmund that closed in 2001. Phoenix is a symbol for structural change in Dortmund. Where in the past heavy industries dominated the city and the people, today new technology companies are joined by parks and culture. PhoenixTRAUM (dream of Phoenix) is a project where young people are dealing with the technological, economical and social change in Dortmund. The industrial past forms the backdrop for young people’s own wishes and visions for their city. The photo shows one setting created by the project: young people acting out a classical ‘still-life’ in front of the industrial buildings as a vision for the future. Phoenix is a synonym for the past and the future in the city of Dortmund.
DORTMUND Germany
Constanze Knoll Stella Lennartz Kim Visscher Nicole Witczak all 15 years old
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DRESDEN Germany
Pia Loges 15 years
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The photo shows friends sitting by the riverbank, and in the background is the silhouette of Dresden’s beautiful baroque old town. Dresden is a great place to be - for young and old, for tourists and residents. Dresden is magnificent not only because of the art treasures, but also because of its charming landscape. It is known as Florence on the Elbe. During the summer holidays, my friends and I enjoy sitting by the riverbank, talking, laughing and having a great time.
DUBLIN Ireland
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Sometimes life doesn’t have to be spectacular or exciting to enjoy it, as these people demonstrate, relaxing on the boardwalk alongside the Liffey. This was taken from the Ha’Penny bridge. I was quite surprised to see such a large number of people just sitting there, enjoying the view. I wanted to join them, but I of course, was in a hurry to catch the train.
Eoin Connolly 22 years
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EDINBURGH United Kingdom
Looking North
Jack Brown 15 years old
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This picture was taken, at the top of Calton Hill, Edinburgh. It is overlooking the north side of the city. The picture is of a little girl looking over the city in which she has been born and raised. The picture expresses the way that young people look at the city and the fact that most will grow up in it. This image captures how the city has buildings that have been there since early 12th century and buildings that have just been built. In the future, how this city develops might just be in this girl’s hands.
EINDHOVEN Netherlands
Panorama 18 Septemberplein Eindhoven’s 18 Septemberplein at night. The square commemorates the liberation of Eindhoven on 18 September 1944. The photo shows the city’s industrial heritage: the Philips headquarters and a large light bulb factory in the modern shopping area of the city today. The picture was taken at GLOW, the city’s yearly light event.
Sean Vos 25 years
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ESPOO Finland
Anne-Mauri Auvinen 22 years
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The photo was taken in a schoolyard in Viherlaakso, one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in Espoo. It was an evening in May. Youngsters go there to doss around, play and chat.
FLORENCE Italy
The photo is of a concert in Florence inside the Loggia dei Lanzi near Palazzo Vecchio during the Europa Festival evening. Looking at the photo, it appears the Sabine woman is trying to reach the symbol of Europe and finally manages to touch it with her hand. This represents an approach to Europe, to the future. At the base of the statue, in the shadows, there is an old man stuck between the legs of a young man. He is desperate because of his condition. The statue is called ‘the three generations’. These three generations, in the picture, are looking to their future and to Europe.
Niccolò Mattoni 24 years
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN Germany
Nadin Otto 23 years
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As a dental assistant, I work for an orthodontist. In 2009/2010 I had the honour of being Bergen-Enkheim’s ‘Apple Wine Queen’ . Bergen-Enkheim is a district of Frankfurt. In addition, I am a professionally trained make-up artist and in my free time I work as a children’s animator where I also do face painting for children. During my make-up artist training I learnt to do body painting and this is how I got the idea – as a girl from Frankfurt – to paint Frankfurt’s skyline on the backs of my friends. Once my friends had agreed to my suggestion, the painting was completed within seven hours. I discovered my artistic talent when I won the first prize at ‘Jugend malt’, a young people’s painting competition in Wiesbaden. I attended the Frankfurt School of Fashion, Graphics and Design.
GDANSK Poland
Sergiy Kanarsky 22 years
Oliva Park, which takes its name from Adam Mickiewicz, the great Polish poet, charms many people with its beauty, its unique form and wonderful nature. The main building of Oliva Park is surrounded by extraordinary nature in mostly regular shapes. The most beautiful part of park, known as the French part, was designed by the gardener Hentschla, who was inspired by the principles of Andre Le Notre. This charming and quiet district of Gdansk was honoured as the third most beautiful place on Earth by the explorer Alexander von Humbold. This park is my favourite place to walk. I like to spend time there alone. As a child I liked to imagine that somewhere in the Abbot’s Palace lived the royal family, and while strolling up boulevards I made up different stories. One winter morning, on my way to school, I took this picture. Now this photo is my favourite one.
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GENOA Italy
Of people passin’ by This shot was taken in the heart of the historic city centre of Genoa, on Via San Lorenzo.
Valentina Merlo 22 years
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My attention was grabbed by the people’s traffic passing through the road on a Saturday afternoon. The street seems divided in two: on the right side there’s one of downtown’s oldest and best-known beggars, behind him the cathedral; on the opposite side a show of shop windows and people avoiding him. The beggar looks bemused by contemporary society’s opulence, wealth and indifference, which comfortably continues, absorbed by Saturday’s shopping.
GHENT Hello, my name is Jan De Schoenmaeker, I am 19 years old and live in a town near Ghent. These pictures are all taken on a sunny Sunday at the weekly flea market at the Sint-Jacobs square. This market is world famous. I was trying some street photography when I saw these three men enjoying their cigars, so I walked towards them and asked them if I could portray them. They had no problem with that and were actually flattered that I’d asked them. To me, these three men are what Ghent is all about: the people enjoy life, the city and small things like a cigar. The atmosphere in Ghent is very peaceful and quiet. There are a lot of ancient buildings, that’s why Ghent feels like you’re in the past. I think these old men with their cigars contribute to this feeling.
Belgium
Jan De Schoenmaeker 19 years
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GIJON Spain
The city under my feet ... air of freedom
Alba García Alvarez 16 years
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The picture was taken on San Lorenzo beach and what I wanted to show was that Gijon is a place for everyone, and it is a particularly beautiful place when you look at it from above, where everything is at peace and where the tall buildings by the beach draw a line that stretches into the distance. I also wanted to show that anyone can discover beauty if he or she tries and that when you reach that limit you can feel a sense of freedom in this amazing city.
GOTHENBURG Sweden
This photo was taken in Gothenburg, on a small hill by the river which flows through the city. In the background you can see a part of the city and as the Alvsborgsbron bridge. You can also see two of the Stena ferries and one of Gothenburg’s public transport ferries. A girl, Hanna Skattberg, is standing in the foreground with her hands out in the air. The wind is blowing in her hair from the front. The photo was taken on a beautiful spring day while Hanna and I were taking some pictures by the river. The photo could be sending a lot of different messages. For example, the young girl with her hands out in the air might be showing that she is welcoming the future Gothenburg with a positive attitude.
Amalia JohnsĂŠn 18 years
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GRENOBLE France
Alizée Gremion 22 years
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This photo was taken from the panoramic site of ‘La Bastille’, situated on the heights of Grenoble near the cable car station. This place is a true crossroad, mountainous and touristic at the same time. It allows a broad view on the three valleys and creates a bridge between the urban and the rural areas. To me, this picture shows the urban changes of Grenoble’s metropolitan area as well as the technological innovations, and the digital processing of the picture makes it seem to be a futuristic city. We can find the human element inside one of the ‘bubbles’ of the cable car, showing us that the human being is still the master of this new city.
HAMBURG Germany
Sebastian Mietzner 32 years
Old in the New The 132 metre-high baroque spire belongs to the church St. Michaelis, affectionately called ‘Michel’ by the inhabitants of Hamburg. It is the most famous protestant church in Hamburg and a prominent feature of Hamburg’s skyline. The Michel is a favourite spot not only for tourists but particularly for Hamburg’s inhabitants who regularly visit for church services and weddings. And hundreds of people come to the Michel for memorial services of famous and well-respected Hamburgian citizens like the actress Heidi Kabel in 2010. Once a year, bikers from all over Germany meet at the Michel for a motorcycle service. The Michel represents not only tradition and old style but also modern life in Hamburg, for which the photo is symbolic.
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KATOWICE Poland
Mateusz Pławski 15 years
The photo was taken in Katowice, the capital of Silesian Voivodeship at Plac Sejmu Śląskiego (Silesian Parliament Square), formerly Plac Feliksa Dzierżyńskiego, the communist revolutionary. The composition focuses on the statue of Wojciech Korfanty, the member of Polish Parliament who fought for the freedom of Upper Silesia. In the background is the former Gestapo building turned, after the war, into the seat of the Polish United Workers’ Party and currently the seat of the Faculty of Polish Philology of the University of Silesia. Korfanty is looking at the seat of the Silesian Voivodeship office, formerly the Silesian Parliament office, the symbol of strength and freedom of Silesia. In front of the statue we can see the leader of the feminist demonstration.
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KOSICE Slovakia
Jakub ValĂĄĹĄek 19 years
I have been living in Kosice for many years. I always enjoy walking around the city. I walked through the square. I was walking on stone paving between renaissance buildings which breathe the past. In the middle of the square flows a small stream with an ancient stone drain. For kids, who enthusiastically splashed in the water, it was an unlimited source of fun. Ladies, businesspeople and young lovers were drinking coffee and enjoying the music performed by talented musicians on every street corner, which completes the atmosphere of the square. For this reason I decided to incorporate one of them when I was taking a photo which reflects my view of the place.
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KRAKOW Poland
Paweł Herman 17 years
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Foggy Day A photo showing the Laetus Bernatek foot and bike bridge. The crossing joins two quarters of the city, Kazimierz and Podgórze, exactly in place of the old Franz Joseph bridge (also known as the Podgórski bridge). The design of the bridge was developed by Prof. Andrzej Getter’s design office. ‘Foggy Day’ is a story of magical places at dawn, when the city is no longer asleep but not yet awake. A crisp winter morning, 6 o’clock. The daily route to school. But on this day there is something that enchants you. Absence of snow is compensated by the fog. Walking ahead you see slowly emerging fragments of reality, looking back you see everything being swallowed up by the white. Watching the bridge you know you must take a risk. You are aware that every bridge has its end, but no one knows where this one is going to end today.
LEIPZIG Germany
Steffi Kunze 22 years
The photo captures the mentality of the citizens of Leipzig. It’s a young city which is home to thousands of students. The young man in the picture uses the short break on board of one of Leipzig’s trams to escape everyday life into another world, through the letters of somebody who may have lived decades ago - his unconventional pose an expression of the carefree attitude of young people. Leipzig is a city of literature, publishing and reading: not only as the host city of the second biggest book fair in Germany but also of Europe’s biggest reading festival ‘Leipzig liest’, which is well-loved by its residents.
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LJUBLJANA Slovenia
Ljubljana’s market place
Nik Neubauer 16 years
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It was one of those cold December mornings, which we have around Christmas time. At least this time the sun was shining, so I invited a friend to have a walk around the city centre and perhaps stop at a nearby cafe for a cup of tea. We walked around Prešeren Square and went across the Triple Bridge and turned towards Ljubljana’s main market place. We were surprised by how lively it was despite the weather being so cold. The sun was shining above Ljubljana Castle and it was really nice. We just stood there for a while and observed how much city life seems to go on at the market.
The photo I took was not originally intended to participate in the competition. I love to take pictures of things that are surprisingly simple and perfect at the same time: nature, city, people‌ I chose this photo for the competition because of its sincerity, in particular, because of the genuine amusement of my nephew, Volodya, who visited Lviv for the first time. When we climbed the city tower, he came up to the old window that had been painted with oil paint and scratched an inscription there. On the picture he is observing Lviv motionlessly and silently. To me, the scene is like a fantasy film. I think that the most interesting stories are created by real life and we just have to see them. I had to wait for Volodya and could not miss the opportunity to take a picture of him.
LVIV Ukraine
Mariya Rybenchuk 16 years
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LYON France
Thomas Perr茅on 21 years
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Under the bridge This picture was taken under the university bridge in Lyon. In between the two rivers Rh么ne and Sa么ne, the city of Lyon and its peninsula are linked by several bridges, which gives the city its mysterious atmosphere. I chose to take this picture because it shows a graphic image of the urban character of the city. The lines and shapes of the bridge are emphasised by the black and white treatment. My original idea was to shoot the picture without the figure on the right side, but the person came unexpectedly into the frame. I eventually decided to keep this version because art is always full of surprises, as Lyon can be!
MALMO Sweden
This picture was taken on a beautiful spring afternoon by the channel of Malmo in the south of Sweden. In the picture you can see a typical yellow bus crossing the bridge and the tourist boats you can rent for a trip around the channel. The green environment in the city centre makes this place a relaxing spot for all ages. The reason for taking this picture was the message which is written on the fence. It says ‘kärlek är bra’ which means ‘love is good’ in Swedish. To me this represents my city - Malmo is a city full of love in all kinds of ways!
Valentina Barchiesi 22 years
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MANCHESTER United Kingdom
Claire Atkinson 22 years
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Market Street I am a street photographer based in Manchester, England. I have been taking candid pictures for just over three years now, travelling from Paris to Jamaica in the process. Despite my wanderlust, I recognise the greater sense of reward and pride I feel when I take a picture worth keeping right here in Manchester. The image you see was taken on Market Street - probably one of the busiest streets in the city. Shoppers flock there on all days of the week and pass through an obstacle course of musicians, preachers, dancers and artists - some more talented than others! I remain fascinated by the crowds that gather to watch the street acts. Each one provides a rare opportunity to study the faces making up the multi-ethnic and vibrant city I call home.
MANNHEIM The photograph shows the Mannheim comedian Bßlent Ceylan at the annual castle festival in front of Europe’s largest baroque palace. The palace also houses the University of Mannheim. The photograph shows the wide variety of the city of Mannheim. People with diverse backgrounds live in Mannheim side by side. Bßlent Ceylan, who is half Turkish, is nationally known for his comedy programme about migrants and the people living in the region with their special culture and dialect. The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Europe for economics and business sciences as well as social sciences. The castle festival is just one of many events which has this very special, multinational and friendly Mannheim feeling.
Germany
Lars Christian Kehrel 24 years
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MARSEILLE France
AlizĂŠe Guigliarelli 22 years
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When I was young, I often came with my grandparents to the Jardin du Pharo. It seemed to me, and still seems, so beautiful, by day or by night. I took this photo because it’s the symbol of the the future of Marseille for me, with the blue CMA-CGM Tower, and the Museum MUCEM under construction (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisation).
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MILAN Italy
Porta Ticinese medieval city gate The photo was taken in the evening at one of the most popular meeting places for young Milanese people. As well as being a famous meeting point, Porta Ticinese city gate is an historic monument that represents the origins of the city. The picture shows how it is possible to achieve a transformation process whilst retaining the history and the art of Milan: a link with an ancient age, still preserving features and traditions, to the contemporary age when street art reaches more and more spaces with its new, dominant form of expression and communication.
Elena A. Parozzi 21 years
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MUNICH Germany
Mahir Cetin 24 years
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I took the picture at the river Isar. We were a group of around 30 people of different nationalities and age groups celebrating a friend’s birthday on the river banks like many young people do in Munich. Those who have ever been to a huge, multicultural barbecue will know why I chose this picture and they’ll agree that you always have a blast at these parties! I am currently in the last year of my apprenticeship as a screen painter. I love to work with and alter pictures and that’s why this was a great opportunity for me to share my Munich lifestyle. Taking photos is one of my hobbies. In the future, I would like to go about this hobby more professionally without actually becoming a professional photographer. The most important thing for me is to enjoy taking photos and have fun, and that’s how it’s supposed to be!
NANTES France
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This picture was taken in the centre of my hometown, in front of a public transport vehicle during rush hour. I liked the idea of people lost in the middle of a crowd, serenity and agitation at the same time...
Thomas LangouĂŤt 28 years
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NEWCASTLE United Kingdom
This is a picture of Newcastle. I took the picture because you can see the best park in the world, it’s called St James Park, because it’s in Newcastle. It’s the best football park in the world. I also took the picture because I’ve never been inside St James Park, but I would like to. Yasmin Henderson 6 years
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The little park you can play in. It’s got a sign up saying ‘no smoking’. You can slide down the pole and when it’s raining sit underneath the shelter. I play in this park lots.
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This photo was taken while on a walk to photograph the historic fabric of the northern part of Nicosia. While I was walking around the old walls of Nicosia thinking how interesting it is, this old man on his bicycle made up the scene. On the left side is an ordinary Lusignan house, and on the right side, the Bedestan (library) which was built by the Ottomans, who came to the island after 1571, and between them there is a wall of the mosque. It’s a narrow street, and the man on his bicycle came from the side street. His bicycle is the type the Cypriots used in the city in the 1950s. This man, who represents a typical Cypriot, is like a summary of Nicosia with his warm smile, his bicycle which he inherited from his father and this little street that he was passing through.
NICOSIA Cyprus
Ciğdem Özbilenler 24 years
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NIS Serbia
Nataša Stanković 24 years
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Beginning and the end I took this photo at the railway station in my Nis. I chose this place because it represents a beginning and an end. The beginning of new adventures when I’m leaving my town, and the end of the trip when I’m coming back to be with my people in my city. I’m sure that this station is not the most beautiful place and that some renovation would improve it, but, no matter how it may look to other people, for me, somehow, it is one of the warmest spots here. I feel like it communicates with me. When I go somewhere, I feel that these old, stone columns are saying good luck, and when I come back, it’s always the warmest welcome. Sometimes, I ask myself, do these cold, stone constructions have a soul? And, you know what? I’m sure they have!
NUREMBERG Germany
Heike Dietz 24 years
Once upon a time in…Nuremberg Five young, self-confident ladies are dressed in the Franconian colours of red and white. They stand in front of the main railway station in the centre of Nuremberg. With the tramway passing in the background, the photo gives a vibrant impression. Instead of showing Nuremberg as usual as a city which is famous for ginger bread (Lebkuchen) and roasted sausages (Nürnberger Bratwürste), this photo illustrates Nuremberg as a lively, individual and self-confident city - accompanied by a nice portion of humour.
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OSLO Norway
Ignorance ‘Ignorance’ portrays two men in suits discussing their own matters, and a beggar asking for money on the pavement. The two men ignore the begging homeless person located no more than a few feet from them.
Johan Koudahl Nerland 17 years
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The picture was taken in Kristian IV’s street in central Oslo. This picture symbolises a great problem in Oslo. There’s a large difference between the poor and the rich in a very small area. Therefore, one can often see beggars in the nicer places in Oslo. That’s how I see my town, great contrast.
Kalaboltsi (Fishball) This picture was taken on a sunny May afternoon at a local beachfront park in my native Oulu. Strolling merrily over a grassy hill my two friends and I came across two originally separate objects: a partly deflated soccer ball and a small sun-hardened inanimate fish of unknown species. What struck me there and then was the metaphysical connection of the two carcasses: alone neither of them possessed any functionality of any kind but when combined under the beautiful spring sunlight they seemed to radiate an entirely new aura of meaningful life, complementing each other. The fish had probably been dropped on the hill by a seagull or some other winged predatory menace, for the sea was about 300 metres away from the spot we found him.
OULU Finland
Arttu K채rkk채inen 22 years
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PARKSTAD LIMBURG Netherlands
Rimke Nolten 25 years
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Growth, health and concrete nestle amidst the green environment which embraces young and old, whether it’s the young runner, running up and down the stairs to improve his fitness, or it’s grandad spending the day with his grandchild. This place captures layers of coals, green and concrete reaching out to never-ending skies...
PILSEN I have been living in Pilsen since my childhood and I have a very positive relationship with the city. Křižíkovy Sady city gardens are an integral part of Pilsen. The gardens are crowded with teenagers on sunny days and many cultural events take place here. In this photo I wanted to capture the atmosphere of Křižíkovy Sady in the spring. The church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is in the background of the picture. The girls who are jumping in front are my classmates. When I think of Pilsen, I imagine life, fun, friends, culture and above all, home. Usually I prefer pictures with more serious themes but I feel so much fondness towards Pilsen that I would like to illustrate it in a happy way.
Czech Republic
Marie Fišerová 18 years
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PORTO Portugal
Inês Delgado 22 years
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What is Porto? We cannot tell Porto by a single image. It’s impossible; it goes much further than that. Porto is iron, it’s grey, it’s warm and cold, it’s river and sea. Porto is a story, and for this and many other reasons I chose to submit six images at once. Call it a postcard, where we can identify Porto on each piece photographed.
The Old Market Square, third largest in Poland, is one of the main centres of social life for the citizens of Poznan. It is a popular place for cultural events and festivities - such as the annual St John’s Fair, the Poznan Bethlehem, International Festival of Ice Sculpture, Polish National Festival of Good Taste, among many others. In the winter, it is decorated with Christmas lights. During the summer, numerous cafes and beer gardens attract many visitors. In the evening, after dark, the Old Market Square transforms into a centre of nightlife and a meeting point for young Poznan residents who simply want to have fun! The Old Market and its neighbourhood is definitely one of the most interesting places in Poznan. A beautiful renaissance town hall, old townhouses, charming streets, various museums, statues and cafÊs and people from all over the world walking by - they all create a unique atmosphere!
POZNAN Poland
Tomasz Wierzbicki 20 years
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RIGA Latvia
Emils Skrivelis 24 years
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The present is elusive. The moment in which we live is the reciprocity of the past and the future. This image, which was taken in an industrial district of Riga, for me symbolises the development of our city. Winter is the time when nature sleeps but the city never does. The train in motion contrasted with the stationary wagons reflects the situation in Riga, some parts are developing and others are not. Clouds are a hope for the future; clouds are immense, insouciant and light. It’s not just the tops of the trees and lamp posts but also people’s expectations that reach for them. Each footstep in the snow gives a trail of human presence, without which Riga would not exist. All details visible in the image mark future possibilities for Riga. I take photos as they can capture a moment in the past... photography is the only way to stop time, to live not only in the past or in the future but to see the present time.
RIJEKA Croatia
Tri – Three On one side, there are three old ladies strolling along the pier deep in conversation, while on the other side, a young couple exchange tender kisses, oblivious of the rest of the world. In the background, the buildings’ regular lines contrast with the undulating lines of the sea and port. My camera and I are in front of them looking for a good story and a better frame. All these details make up a picture of a sunny afternoon in Rijeka, my city.
Martina Bertović 19 years
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ROTTERDAM Netherlands
John Vane 52 years
The photo of free runner Henk Strijdhaftig, close to the New Meuse River and Erasmus Bridge, captures the personality of Rotterdam: full of energy! Rotterdam (European Capital of Sports in 2005) has a true passion for sports, including urban sports like free running, BMX and skating. The city has a great track record of hosting major sports events, such as the start of the Tour de France and various world championship tournaments. At least as important, the city creates an environment in which its residents of some 169 nationalities and people of all generations can enjoy sports and benefit from a happy and healthy lifestyle. Creating a healthy city, like combating child obesity, is a major challenge for all cities. And above all: sport is fun!
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RZESZOW Poland
This picture was taken using a pinhole camera, a technique that creates unique and magical photos. The image, of the Rzeszow market square, presents Rzeszow in a strikingly different light.
Aleksandra Burek 20 years
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SKOPJE FYR Macedonia
Atanas Sajkarov 16 years
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In trying to find the thing which best represents my life at present, I finally decided that it would have to be our monumental fortress or simply, the fortress, with all its attributes. The photograph shows just a segment of the Skopje fortress, which has the history of the town in every single stone. The wall holds the centuries from the Roman period until present time. The fortress maintains the bond between these cultures from the beginning, especially the bond between people. The clock tower, which is just a few minutes by foot from the fortress, stands today as a silent witness of times past long ago. Time will flow by and other people will be an important part of these surroundings, and these seemingly mute witnesses will talk about my being here and now, as a part of our great history.
STOCKHOLM When I took the photo I thought about how the old houses on the other side of the street reflected in the glass of the new houses, which represents transformation and the future. In my opinion the new houses do not look as wealthy and luxurious as the old houses, so the photo also demonstrates wealth and poverty. You can see that there has been more work and thought put into the old houses and that is why they look more lavish compared to the new ones. When you walk down Östgötagatan you get a good understanding of how Stockholm has transformed and how the future is going to be because on one side there are old houses from the 18th century and on the other side of the street they are building new houses that will represent the 21st century.
Sweden
Fanny Sundlöf Bäckström 17 years
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STRASBOURG France
Giulia Landolfo 18 years
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This picture was taken in Strasbourg, in the RivĂŠtoile quarter. The AndrĂŠ Malraux media library was inaugurated in 2008. This former warehouse is ranked as the largest public library in the east of France. This neighbourhood has been totally renovated over the past few years to create a cultural district on a former industrial area, illustrated by the cranes. A shopping centre, a cinema, and a music and dance centre are located there, at the crossroads of the historical centre and the southern part of the city. The area, surrounded by the canal, is now a friendly living and leisure quarter. The pictures of two French journalists held captive in Afghanistan are exhibited in the front of the building, calling for their release. This is a way for Strasbourg, a European capital, to promote the defence of European values, and in particular human rights.
SUNDERLAND United Kingdom
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Throughout February and March 2011, young people from Sunderland YMCA Youth Project worked with a professional photographic artist, Nicola Maxwell, to explore a range of art techniques. The group used the exhibition programme at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art (NGCA) as a starting point and developed skills in printmaking and photography. Over the weeks, the group produced a varied collection of artwork, including monoprinting and lino printing. An exhibition of the work was held at NGCA which demonstrated the wealth of skills and the creativity of the young people developed during the project.
anonymous 17 years
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TAMPERE Finland
Elsa Heikkilä 15 years
This photo is taken in the suburbs of Tampere, in a quiet neighbourhood called Kissanmaa. I spent a lovely evening at my friend’s place, and when we left there was mist all over. It was so pretty but still a bit scary-looking. This is almost a cliché, but the mist really inspires me. I love the way it softens all the lights. Also the composition at that moment was amazingly beautiful, and so I just had to take the picture. The people in the picture are very important to me, so that’s one of the main reasons I like it so much.
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TERRASSA Spain
This picture was taken in the city of Terrassa in a new neighbourhood called Vapor Gran. I chose this part of Terrassa to take this picture because I like the atmosphere created by different families, kids in the park and the square, young people in bars and old people too. It is a clean place in the big city of Terrassa. I took the photo at night because I like the city lights and nightlife. Vapor Gran is near the cinemas and that’s a good point in my opinion.
Mariona GonzĂĄlez Riba 18 years
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THE HAGUE Netherlands
Nicola Fraccaroli 22 years
The photo was taken at the Grotemarktstraat, in the centre - I found the effect the street was given by the sunrise simply amazing and a magical and peaceful atmosphere was created, something I have experienced only here in The Hague. People stared at the beauty of this scene for few seconds when passing by and then simply walked on. The Hague, in fact, offers many similar surprises: its inhabitants contemplate such natural phenomena and then continue on their way, whether to their workplace or home to their families, with a smile in their heart, the knowledge that this city has given them something special in just a few seconds and conscious that such an event will happen again soon. The Hague intrigues all of us just by its existence.
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TURIN Italy
Freetime on a roof My roof is a living part of Turin. Usually I come here on my own, to take a look at my city and gather my thoughts; often friends come over, to sunbathe in the summer, or for a cup of tea in winter. Once we climbed up here to watch some fireworks; there were about 20 of us, it was fun. I remember one girl, on a starry night: she even fell in love upon this roof... Every day, a different view. Then, sometimes, there’s just my neighbour Giancarlo, using my wifi connection for free.
Marco Rastello 25 years
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UTRECHT Netherlands
Loes van Bergen 16 years
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I chose to take this photo because it says a lot about my view of Utrecht. If you take a walk through Utrecht the first thing you’ll notice are the canals and its beautiful canal houses. Something you also can’t avoid is the bikes. Everywhere you go, bikes stand at every imaginable place. The first time you see those bikes, it looks really messy, but when you look for a second time you’ll see that all the bikes aren’t that horrible. They give Utrecht a personality. Utrecht is a crowded, but sociable, cosy and very cultural city. This picture perfectly represents my vision of Utrecht.
VENICE Italy
The new generation It is up to the new generation to iron out the gap between wealth and poverty. Not only financial, but also social and cultural. The new generation can do a lot with small gestures, and that is what this picture is trying to communicate.
Enrico Molina 25 years
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VIENNA Austria
Philipp Ragette 21 years
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Lights around the Danube After spending my gap year in South Africa I visited a friend who had supported my trip. Back in my beloved hometown I appreciate the much lower crime rate and the freedom to be alone outside late at night. I took my bike, my camera and a tripod. It was a frosty cold evening in January. I love this picture because it includes so many instances of light. Even the large construction site on the left doesn’t destroy the beauty of my city. With my passion for pictures taken with long exposure time, I stopped every five minutes to take a shot on the Danube Island. Behind the bridge on the left side, some parts of the United Nations building in Vienna can be seen.
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VILNIUS Lithuania
Justina KiviliĹŤtÄ— 18 years
Meditation This view was captured through the old window of St. Francis and Bernardine church tower. Sunday morning. Pealing echo of bells reverberates through old red bricks. The flow of time has soaked into walls and air, as the falling rain, lashing down from the clouds with a heavenly psalm, on cosy and intimate Vilnius...
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WARSAW Poland
Daniel Bienias 18 years
Planet I live in Warsaw, where I attend a photographic technical college. My passions are photography and architecture. I like to spend my free time on the roofs of Warsaw high-rises. It’s magical. From up there, the city seems really different. We notice things we have never seen before on the ground. The metropolis is growing so fast. Warsaw is a special city. Firstly, the second world war left us in rubble, then 40 years of boring architecture of the People’s Republic of Poland, and now, finally, we have examples of world-standard architectural design. This picture was taken from the roof of one of the shopping centres, Złote Tarasy. It is located exactly in the centre of Warsaw. I’ve got the planet effect connecting 36 photos using a graphic programme. The aim of this was to show my changing city. My style doesn’t reflect what reality really is.
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ZAGREB Croatia
Vanja Vučinić 24 years
Perfect Stranger Some photos are the result of careful planning. This is not one of those. Fortunately, my camera was in my coat pocket and my eyes weren’t just focused on the dull, grey pavement. It was a hazy Tuesday in December, and the sun’s rays created the silhouette of this man. I wondered, who is this stranger? Soon I will forget him. There will only be memories left. The wrinkles around his smiling mouth. His graceful gait. Only fragments of memories. Only this photograph remains.
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ZURICH Switzerland
Window of Zurich
Jan Staubli 25 years
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This was taken on the ancient viaduct-bridge in Zurich. The view through the railings, framing the photo, inspired me. This urban spot is plastered with graffiti and advertising posters. But there is still an order and cleanliness. Furthermore, the badminton club’s pickup truck reminds us of keeping our fitness on track. In my opinion these elements are all very typical of the city of Zurich.
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