Tag: photojournalism
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chaotic
Chaos in a public toilet unit along a Dutch highway.The desperation when you urgently need to go to the toilet. © E n i s ∞ r song: Highway to Hell – AC/DC A dirty public toilet: the one place where your urgency outruns your standards.
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struggle
It is the discomfort, the shamelessness, and the total helplessness of having to stand by and watch the struggle of a mother and her child to make ends meet, to survive in a foreign city. © E n i s ∞ r song: People Have the Power – Patti Smith
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stire it up
Competition sharpens the mind, but envy reveals the soul. When it arises, it is not others who trouble us, but our own distance from the work we truly want to make. In that moment, we must pause—and realign our path. last century – open day of the Hell Angels MC Amsterdam © E n i
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 A listening ear in the bitter cold
‘It was bitterly cold to play street music in Amsterdam; it snowed now and then, and a harsh, icy wind cut straight through your clothes.The emergency homeless shelter was open because of the extreme weather. The Salvation Army had arranged camp beds and woollen blankets to make it through the night somewhat comfortably. Something warm
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A Noisy Farewell: Netherlands Prepares for Its Final New Year’s Eve With Fireworks
The Netherlands will allow the setting off of fireworks on New Year’s Eve for the final time this year in most municipalities, ahead of a nationwide ban that will take effect next year 2026. Long queues have formed at outlets licensed to sell fireworks, while emergency services are preparing for a potentially busy night. Authorities
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news
News emerges when events, developments, or opinions are recorded and shared with the public. Journalists gather facts, verify sources, and place information in context so that people understand what is happening in the world. Sometimes it involves major international events, and sometimes small stories close to home. Through choices about what is and isn’t reported,
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Celtic thirst
Celtic festival Alkmaar. A warm late summer Sunday makes you thirsty. You can have festival beer in a disposable plastic cup or you can drink your beer in a cow horn. © E n i s ∞ r No matter the wrapping, the joy is in sharing
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Do Zoos Still Belong in the 21st Century?
For centuries, zoos have offered people of all ages the unique opportunity to come into close contact with wild animals. What once began as a way to showcase exotic species for entertainment and education has gradually evolved into a complex debate about ethics, animal welfare, and conservation. One of the most striking recent examples of
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one voice
The beautiful city of Zürich. In several places on the street I see slogans written against the war in Gaza- Pro Palestina and against Israel’s policies. Then I come across a demonstration of about 300 people with protest signs and flags.Between the protesters , children also walk along. Here, you don’t need to fear any
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human nature
The Senselessness of War War is one of humanity’s greatest tragedies, yet it continues to resurface throughout history. While it is often justified by political or economic motives, the reality is that war brings far more destruction than progress. The senselessness of war lies in its cost: countless innocent lives are lost, societies are torn
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marines
Young visitors to the Royal Dutch Navy’s open day are allowed to touch a heavy machine gun. What you learn as a youngster, you’ll be able to do when you’re older. © E n i s ∞ r song: Animal Magic – Peter Gabriel