A Rose in the Desert : Sanghakan Slum
by hotpasta

Comment by K3Master:
An aesthetically pleasing shot that says more "poverty" to me than abandoned. The very fact that there is a person here, not to mention that it seems pretty well maintained for all its apparent run-down, isn't strong on the challenge theme.

A Rose in the Desert : Sanghakan Slum
by hotpasta

Comment by bvy:
Powerful image. I'm not a big fan of selective desat, but I've seen worse applications of it.

Third World Loneliness : Tacloban Ladies Prison, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by andrewt:
oh wow Enzo! , did not realize this was yours. Image definitely tells a sad story. Hope you had a great trip back home.

Third World Loneliness : Tacloban Ladies Prison, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by Ter:
amazing image Enzo
having been to the Philippines as well its sad to see just how impoverish the place is in some areas
we spent a week on Boracay Island and although the place is so beautiful you have to feel for the staff in the resorts many on B.I go mths away from family to earn what little they are paid i still found them to be the most friendliest people along with the Solomon Islanders who were amazing as well

Third World Loneliness : Tacloban Ladies Prison, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by brownsm:
a little too much noise reduction, I think. I would have liked to see more grittiness or noise. would have fit the image better.

Third World Loneliness : Tacloban Ladies Prison, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
This makes me want to know what she's in for. Nice focus on her face. Good color choice.

A Rose in the Desert : Sanghakan Slum
by hotpasta

Comment by rinac:
Very difficult to truly grasp the terrible living conditions these people face daily. Abandoned by their government, or merely just the way of life?

A Rose in the Desert : Sanghakan Slum
by hotpasta

Comment by NikonJeb:
Bleak & gloomy. Good find. 7

Third World Loneliness : Tacloban Ladies Prison, Philippines
by hotpasta

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
An interesting shot. There's a story here. I'll be looking for your notes after the challenge. Maybe a little heavy on the neatimage. I don't expect a woman in a Philippine prison to look this pleasant and presentable.

Land of the Giant Shopping Woman
by hotpasta

Comment by hihosilver:
Your vision is amazing...as always!