Without an identity

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The other day I was particularly hit by a scene I saw in Prati, Rome. A pitchman, immigrant from Africa, selling forged bags in the streets was being run after by two policemen. In order to escape and avoid to be arrested, he threw all his things behind him and ran away. Policemen let him go, seized all the stuff he left behind and took it away.

I tried to guess what the feeling of the running man could be at that moment. He probably had nothing except from those bags and the small money he could get from them. And now he does not even have those. I guess it is like someone stole your wallet, your bank account and, above all, your hope for a better and normal life.

All my sympathy goes to those people who strive to live in a foreign country, living day by day, hoping for a better future, often forgotten and, for most of the people, without an identity.

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	Sue, Toronto says: Amazing image, accompanied by a comment with impact. Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )
	Marco F80 says: Qualcuno ti potrebbe dire che "ci vengono a togliere il lavoro" ... La foto è bellissima (e il commento la rende ancora piu' emozionante e commovente) e soprattutto non fa assolutamente pensare ad una persona senza identita' ... nonostante "most of the people..."! Complimenti Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )
	MaRcO(s). says: Thanx Sue & grazie Marco! p.s. @ Marco: Intendevo "without an identity" come assenza di un riconoscimento da parte di una soicetà organizzata (uno Stato? un clandestino non ha documenti e in quanto tale non esiste ufficialmente!). Così mi piaceva rafforzare il concetto di "no identity", rappresentando il venditore ambulante su uno sfondo completamente piatto e dai colori molto forti. In modo appunto da rafforzarne, per contrasto, l'identità!! Solite pippe mentali... ;-) Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )
	Marco F80 says: Tranquillo, il senso si era capito! Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )
	Decisive Momentum says: Yes! this is great - I like the fact that he is looking out of the frame instead of into the negative space. Works for me. -A Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )
	Co@Tix says: whats colors ! :P Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )
	mission eye says: excellent colours and great capture¡¡ Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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