The Most Impactful Photos of 2014
2014 was an all-around turbulent year for the world. Between powerful protests, countries in conflict, the FIFA World Cup, Ebola outbreaks, drought, renewed race conflicts in America, and so much more, there still managed to be moments of enlightenment, creativity and discovery. The year was a true roller coaster ride, and with this comes a wide assortment of photos.
As social media continues to stride, photos and news stories flooded our feeds on a daily basis. Whether from live first person accounts, or from media outlets and photojournalists, a lot of people had different stories to tell, and perspectives to share.
With such a crazy year, we thought to share some of the most impactful photos of 2014; Photos that sum up the year as we enter 2015 with many issues still unresolved. They say a picture is worth a thousands words, so I'll let the following photos speak for themselves.
(Warning: Some of the following images are graphic in content.)
Photos You Don't See from the World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup games have begun this week, and although there should be much to celebrate, the streets of Brazil tell a different story. Since the decision was made for Rio de Janeiro to hold this year's grand event, more than a million demonstrators have been hitting the streets to protest against the billions of dollars being spent on sports stadiums while education, housing, healthcare, public transportation and other social services go begging for assistance. Hidden behind the glitz and glamour of this internationally beloved event is a great population of people living in suffrage and poverty stricken conditions, in one of the most unequal countries in the world.
With everything going on in Brazil, DOSE.com shared photos from various online media outlets, that you don't typically see in coverage on the World Cup. Whether it's photos of anti-World Cup street art, police violent, protest, or poverty, each tell an important back story that the rest of the world should see. Check them out below, and find more information on the photo sources here.
"The World Cup will continue for a few days, but the lives of these people will continue long after that."- Dose
[Via DOSE]
Protestors Continue to Rise and Revolt in Istanbul
Photos taken by VICE UK
In the face of oppression, clashes progress as protestors continue to rise and revolt against the government in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city. In recent news, popular social media sites Twitter and YouTube were banned in the country as a “precautionary administrative measure” by Turkey’s telecommunications authority (T?B), stirring up plenty of controversy. And just this past weekend, Vice UK was able to capture photos of a rally created to demand justice for the death of Berkin Elvan, a 15-year-old boy who lost his life during the Gezi protests.
The protestors gathered in Istanbul's Okmeydani neighborhood, an area known for it's large Alevi population. And at their disruption, police responded with tear gas, water cannons, and gunfire. Unfortunately, a stray bullet fatally killed yet another citizen, Ugur Kurt, who was only there to attend a funeral nearby. The footage captured by Vice contains of graphic video of the incident, and include photos that are simply jaw dropping. Take a look and tell us what you gather from Turkey's current situation.
[Via VICE UK]
Former Miss Venezuela in Photographic Campaign for Human Rights
Photos by Daniel Bracci
In reaction to high inflation, shortages of basic goods and a fragile economy in Venezuela, clashes continue to ensue between the socialist president’s forces and opposition protesters, and it's been going on for weeks. In sight of the ongoing struggle, fashion photographer Daniel Bracci started a photographic political campaign called Your Voice is Your Power. This is set out to shed light on the overwhelming oppression experienced by media outlets, while highlighting the human rights violations also taking place throughout their home country.
In this campaign, Bracci uses former Miss Venezuelan and Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandez, along with so many other locals of all sorts, and poses them gagged, hand cuffed, dirty, and with bloody tears running down their face. What's most notable and different in Stefania's photos is her shiny crown still intact and sitting pretty on her head, perhaps making one of the biggest statements of her life.
The photography for this campaign is powerful and so captivating. Check out the following photos and be sure follow Daniel Bracci's Instagram and find so much more on the campaign's facebook album.
[Via People in Español]
Protests Intensify in Venezuela
Photos by Rodrigo Abd/AP/Corbis
In recent days, nationwide protests have intensified in Venezuela leaving fatalities and many injured. While demands of demonstrators vary from economic to social, much of this news is kept from international popular media. As much of the world stands curious on what's going on, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Rodrigo Abd managed to cover gripping scenes as steady controversy ensues.
Here's quick summary of what's happening in Venezuela: While rampant crime, shortages in consumer goods, and threatened freedom of speech has increased, the current government opposition is protesting the Tuesday detainment of their leader Leopoldo Lopez, who was targeted for conspiracy in organizing most of these protests. While federal officials point the blame on the United States for supposedly plotting to destabilize the government, many blame Venezuela's government, led by President Nicolas Maduro, for these social and economic problems.
Although Venezuela has had various protests by those either supporting and opposing government leadership in the past decade, violence has reached it's peak in the last few days. Check out the following images captured by Rodrigo Abd, who seems to be right in the mix of all the feud, and be sure stay informed as opposition increases. Also, be sure to check out more of his work here.
[Via The Washington Post, The Guardian]
Egypts Protests In Pictures
If you haven't heard already, hundreds of thousands of people have flooded the streets of Egypt to protest the government of President Mohammed Morsi. What prompted the demonstrations was many felt that President Morsi was not living up to his duties of improving Egypt since being elected the first Democratic president in the country's history. The solution the people are seeking that oppose Morsi being in office is for him to simply resign as president of Egypt. President Morsi has made it clear he has no intentions of stepping down, which has developed clashes between his supporters and is opposers throughout Egypt. Because of this, the Egyptian military gave President Morsi a deadline to come up with a solution to the situation. They have gone and stated that they would step in in order to protect Egypt, so now it has become a waiting game. Check out the photos below to see what has been happening the last few days in the streets. For more information about what is happening, check out the Huffington Post for live updates here.
via CBSNEWS