Following the procession

Posted by Carol (Istanbul, Turkey) on 30 January 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

The funeral procession passed Tarlabaşa, a poor area in central Istanbul where mostly Kurds and gypsies live.

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Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

Such a frank stare at you and your camera - these are great doco moments. What did you say to them - or, what did they say to you

30 Jan 2007 6:01am

@Sidonie: Nothing said. Just went up and took the pic and thanked them. In Istanbul mostly people just smile when they see a camera.

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

Fantastic.
I am really enjoying this series Carol. I just love the expression you have captured on the old fellow wearing the black beanie to the left. Lucky he wasn't looking at you!

30 Jan 2007 7:04am

@Helen: Thanks. Despite the occasion there was a real excitement in the air - the sheer size of the protest was awesome. I guess he couldn't quite take it in.

David Widepixel from Verbania, Italy

Nice series! I think B&W is the best choice to represent the instant expressions ...

30 Jan 2007 9:13am

Evebone from Prague, Czech Republic

waw this is cool! funny that contrast of three guys on right, and two on left:))

30 Jan 2007 11:09am

benjamin from Singapore

yea. the contrast with the expressions makes me like this one.. lovely!. =P

30 Jan 2007 12:01pm

Fred from Easton PA, United States

You have a knack for capturing expression !
This coupled with your photographic skills leave so many great photos that if I took the time to comment on everyone I like I'd be pinned down in front of the computer for days !

For instance, looking at the above photo I can see a different story in every individuals face . So instead of being long winded I'll just say, This is really good stuff !

30 Jan 2007 3:02pm

@Fred: Cheers Fred. Truly a great comment. People is what it's all about I reckon. Can't do with pretty pictures :)

Darren from Japan

Excellent shot mate. Love the characters expressions.

30 Jan 2007 3:40pm

Still from Valence, France

Really a great series! I admire your work of reporter!

30 Jan 2007 8:19pm

Alberto Korda from Cuba

What I like about this photo, isn't the photo. It's the responses to the photo. You see, the expressions that Carol has captured here have been remarked on by several people, and most of those comments have remarked on the variety of those expressions.

Perhaps it's my old socialist mind, but didn't Trotsky once point out, that the first 5 workers he ever met, taught him everything he needed to know about Revolution. There was the revolutionary, keen and enthusiastic, who thought you could fight and win immediately, then there was the reactionary, the counter-revolutionary, the scab, who would cross the picket line and sell out his fellow wokers. And in between, there were three workers who vacilated. Sometimes they fought, and sometimes they retreated. Pulled one way or the other.

This picture captures those 5 people. From the grim working class defiance etched on the women's face (on the far left of course) to the venomous anger of the man to the right of her. The other 3 guys are unsure, they are watching the demonstration and the camera, but aren't yet ready to join the protest, or condemn it.

30 Jan 2007 10:09pm