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I’m Documenting Subcultures Worldwide For 10 Years: Iran’s Freedom Activists, Exorcism In Ethiopia, Satan Community And More
My name is David Tesinsky, I'm an independent photographer of the subcultures, urban cultures, street stories and people's stories in general AKA reportage/social documentary photography. I was born on April 1990 in Prague.
I'm always in search for somehow controversial, unique, special lifestyles and I'm capturing bright moments and also problematics of nowadays. To me, photography can be the cure for the people which can heal people through seeing other people's stories captured in a specific way. It's a great motivation for me to capture such moments which makes people realize things or just be simply enriched by knowing and seeing that.
I'm photographing subcultures and different people's stories worldwide. For example activists and new generation of freedom in Iran, exorcism rituals in Ethiopia, tragi-comical life of Japanese businessmen, Rap as a religion in Detroit, NY and Baltimore, living legends and real VS fake Rastafarians in Jamaica, life of the drug addicts in Prague, soldiers in Ukraine, Satan community in Prague, life in slums in many Asian countries and some more.
I got my first camera when I was 12 and I was bothering my classmates, I was much more into skateboarding at that time so it took a while before I found a higher meaning of it. Then I've started studying photography in Prague but the trouble was I get myself more into punk rock, grunge and playing guitar than photography. Before I've finished my graduation I've decided to quit the school as I was only sleeping there and finally get myself on the plane to USA where I was searching for the inner goal of my focus and my meaning in that focus. I've started to travel a lot since I was about 20 into Asian countries such as India, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan etc. It was always very low cost which was the reason it was quite possible to stay for even few months for me. Sometimes I had to sleep in the park or in some wrong place in Africa where I found myself in the middle of a bloody fight because of me and my "expensive bag".
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#1
Trump Won, Americans In Prague After Trump Won The Elections In US
Final score:
185points
Yuna Aita 8 years ago
I was really sad too. But honestly, whoever gets picked, remember that their only thinking for the good of the country.
Clucker Chicken Cluckers 8 years ago
and a slight shitstorm of hicks is about to rumble
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Andrzej Raczynski 8 years ago
people really need to get a life/purpose, other than crying about who is sitting in the white house, AFTER he/she's been elected. seriously people, grow the F up, your time on this planet has an expiration, do something useful with what you have.
Anna Harding 8 years ago
You can seriously say this after all the c**p that's happening now in the US?
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Monika Przymuszala 8 years ago
And now months after we all should just sith at the corner of the street and cry. Even Stephen King would have trouble writing that one.
It's All About Luna 8 years ago
Why, yes indeed. She didn't want to build a freaking border around the country for petty little reasons.
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#2
Nuns Getting High, From Satirical Project 'Life Is Good'
Final score:
172points
PARANOIDANDROID 8 years ago
Hell yeah would love to hang out with them two girls, we would have a deep philosophical discussion about religion
ChubbySquid 8 years ago
'Didja ever..like...think about how god is dog backwards...? Lord almigh'y might be a damn Boston terrier...'
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Vincent Jay 8 years ago
OK, I've gotta ask: Are they really nuns, or just some actors in costume?
#3
LGBT Prague Pride And Its Contrasts
Final score:
170points
PARANOIDANDROID 8 years ago
Thoughts of the younger girl with hijab in right hand side "he got some nice legs!"
#4
Sexuality Of The Handicapped, Prague
Final score:
160points
Kim Lorton 8 years ago
Great sex, means your entire mind body and soul are involved.. not just your genitals!
Mária Dusová 8 years ago
Actually here in Czechia we have these newly created social workers that help people with disabilities to have intimate life. Some of them really actively having sex with them. They´re called sexual assistants.
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
seems like para, bc of how his arm in and how he got like, good muscles in them, you can see he uses his arms.
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Sabine Gaffal 8 years ago
» Übersetzung(en) tabellarisch anzeigen | immer » Übersetzungen mit gleichem Wortanfang » stunningly | beautiful stunningly beautiful
#5
Chicago's Rappers Are Showing Off Their Opinion
Final score:
159points
Kevin Donegan 8 years ago
If you really want to have an impact on tRump, register to vote and kick his a*s out of office in November 2020.
Monika Przymuszala 8 years ago
He is never going to last that long. He'll destroy himself :)
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DaveC 8 years ago
Freedom of opinion and expression. Try it in NKorea, Iraq or Cuba. Not so happy I'd bet.
Vera Deme 8 years ago
They have to go a long way to reach freedom of opinion... I feel pity for them.
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#6
Iran's Children Of Islam, Tehran
Final score:
148points
Chyppa Homer 8 years ago
Because there is one creed above them all, one that spans the world ! One that lives deep within when it can`t soar free, but frees the spirit of all who heed it`s call. And its name is Rock And Roll ! Kiss said it best : "God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you Put it in the soul of everyone" !!!
Mahmoud Qaisar 8 years ago
It's surprise me how everything turns into racism you can't relate bad actions from a group of people into a religion every body makes a mistake but we shouldn't relatre this into Islam because Islam is perfect it's humans who always makes mistakes A Nuns pictures also grabbed my attention I haven't read anything that says Christianity problems why when it's about some one who dress like Islam you always mention the religion
April Showers 8 years ago
My mind....makes me sad some people always look to turn nothing, into something.
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Allana Rose 8 years ago
The think they are safe behind their veils so they can express their true feelings, for once. How sad is this?
Clucker Chicken Cluckers 8 years ago
women have to wear the hijab in their country...
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Reflect Your Life. Havana, Cuba
Final score:
138points
Molly Block 8 years ago
Everything looks so run down in Cuba. Every building has paint peeling, shutters that are broken or hanging on one hinge only, broken windows, I hope Cuba can turn itself around and look pretty again some day.
PARANOIDANDROID 8 years ago
Castro before he taking over Cuba he swore he wasnt a communist
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Malu, Who Identifies As Transgender, Has Achieved Somewhat Of A Celebrity Status In Cuba. From The Series 'Before Night Falls' About Transgender And Transvestites In Cuba
Final score:
129points
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
Aww this picture is so cute. Trans people are no so different from cisgender people, they ARE people <3
Ryan Schiele 8 years ago
Malu was the star of this short documentary starring David Tesinsky's photos. https://youtu.be/XAjwLx0neb4
#9
Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks. Near Port Antonio, Jamaica
Final score:
125points
Tiffany Harding 8 years ago
He reminds me of Dumbledore for some reason. He looks like a wise old wizard.
Rosa Darkwood 8 years ago
You know, I kinda get where you're coming from with that...
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It's All About Luna 8 years ago
Think about how much time spent washing, brushing, and spraying those things! To think it takes long enough to brush my foot-long hair...
Denise Knight 8 years ago
In South Africa they get carefully washed, dried, and curled up under a large woollen cap in Rasta Colours. I don't think most clean people anywhere in the world want their dreads to rot close to their skull.
Leah Peaden 8 years ago
I was blessed and got to experience Jamaica off the beaten path. So much love for the people and their culture.
#10
Life Is Good! Satirical Set That Kills The Stereotypes, Leuven, Belgium
Final score:
115points
Kevin Donegan 8 years ago
How in the hell did they get on the tile roof without the tiles breaking? I have a tiled roof and have to remove them before climbing up they shatter.
Anna Thouvenin 8 years ago
I can only imagine the scene before this pic, where they have to climb the roof naked. (Don't kill my vibe, I know they removed the close when they were on top, but seriously just imagine them doing it all naked)
#11
The Happiest Day. Slum In Osaka, Japan
Final score:
103points
PARANOIDANDROID 8 years ago
Yes I was truly ignorant to the fact that there were homeless in japan, specially since their population is declining maybe they took care of the few hobos they had, I guess one is not allowed to be ignorant at bored panda
Allana Rose 8 years ago
Since the Japanese people treat their elders with great respect, the homeless ones must come from places where they have no family. Another very sad photo.
Ana T. 8 years ago
japan has social problems like homeless, domestic violence, incest and mental healt peoblems like depression and social anxiety they had a high rate of suicide and for example "hikikomori" people that are in need of mental treatment but dont receive any help because japanese people see mental health as an embarrassment in society, families prefer to cover the issue instead of help their love ones. many tsunami refuges still living in temporary housing because the government has not yet resolve the problem of cleaning areas affected by the tsunami, NHK channel often interview people that still live in temporary housing,because apparently some areas are not clean and some just not fit to live. so probably some homeless are people that lose their family and homes in the tsunami.
Molly Block 8 years ago
What does that guy in the middle have stuffed into his pants? So much stuff! LOL!
Layla 8 years ago
Why do people think that Japan is an amazing magical county without flaws?It's a nice but there are also bad things in Japan. That's normal
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Jaromir Joo Is Taking A Tiger Out Of A Circus For A Walk. Czech Republic
Final score:
95points
Jessica Thiel 8 years ago
From what I understand the animals in foreign circus' for the most part, are treated very well. Rather than being beaten and abused to learn tricks, they're given treats and treated as pets. So it's a lot like a dog owner teaching his dog to roll over. That's why you'll see tigers and lions and some other animals walking the streets in this manor. They are respected for the fantastic beasts that they are, not beaten into submission. Again, some not all I'm sure.
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Monika Soffronow 8 years ago
My bet is that the tiger would prefer a zebra to the zebra crossing.
A J 8 years ago
Only that there are no zebras where he originally comes from...but ok. For the sake of the metaphore...
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Rieschelle Roberts 8 years ago
Exotic and large animals shouldn't ever be in the entertainment business. They should be free to run in the wild.
A J 8 years ago
You are right. Still, there is hardly any "wild" left and even then tigers are being poached in order to use their penises as viagra in TCM
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Lenka Gardasova 8 years ago
I was in this JOJO circus last year, they have about 8 tigers (with tigerbabyes too) and they have sooo much love like family members. Jaromir have them like children. They do a tricks for meal, not beaten.
#13
Mira Ahimsa That Lives More Than 10 Years Without The Money, Czech Republic
Final score:
93points
Ronja Rövardotter 8 years ago
Yes, he looks kind of wild but he also has happy and kind eyes. Maybe this is how real freedom looks like :) He looks as calm as the water surface. True bonding with nature.
Chyppa Homer 8 years ago
Right ! Let`s move the f*ck back into the swamp and take it from the top. Maybe we`ll get it right the second time around XD
#14
Iran's Children Of Islam
Final score:
93points
Amelie Remy 8 years ago
I've been through your website and your photos are so powerfull,i can't honestly tell which serie is my favorite, every one is some kind of hypnotic... It's a very great work you did there.
Ika Prastya 8 years ago
The iran moslem are mostly syiah. That is why almost every girl there is suffering. They are forced to marry someone older and sometimes sexually harrased if their parents allowed them to. All in the name of their faith to their imam. It is not Islam that I know. I am moslem and Islam is so much different with the picture of Islam in Iran.
Mehdi Abbas (LE) 8 years ago
stop making up stories. have u been to iran? have u met any shia ?
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#15
Rasta Church (Rasta Camp) In The Hills. Time To Teach Rasta History And Philosophy
Final score:
90points
ispeak catanese 8 years ago
Why are there grannies in the back? Are they studying too? The lady in the white head wrap might be napping
#16
War Isn't Over Yet, Soldiers That Came Back Home From The War Against Russia. Lviv
Final score:
86points
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
Arghhh...F**k off with this b******t! "War against Russia"- look at their kitchen! People in Donetsk & other cities & villages lost their homes. This is not war against Russia, this is discrimination of Eastern Ukraine, cause they dont want to suck the Western d**k!
Some Other Guy 8 years ago
Yeah, they definitely like the taste of Khuilo d**k. And all tanks/reactive artillery and loads of wargear were mined from the Donetsk/Luhansk mines, right.
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Nick Zuenok 8 years ago
wow, he came back to another end of the country wore on all equipment even helmet and flak jacket with rifle
Lemur Momo 8 years ago
thank you, David, for calling the things their names!!! And thank you for bringing this up!
#17
Rasta'n'reggae Culture In Jamaica
Final score:
86points
Patrick Davies 8 years ago
For the record, the leaves are useless. It's the buds you want to smoke.
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Allana Rose 8 years ago
This could have been taken up here in Washington state or Colorado. Maybe one day soon the other states will get their panties untwisted and make weed legal too. It's bringing in tons of money for our state!!
Leni 8 years ago
Uh... yeah, no. It's decriminalized and for rastafarians it's legal. Pretty sure the only crime punishable by death in Jamaica is murder.
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#18
Flying Away, Iran's Children Of Islam, Tehran
Final score:
74points
#19
Before Night Falls, About The Cuban Transformistas. Havana
Final score:
66points
Curt Clemenson 8 years ago
Fidel Castro was a total homophobe. It was illegal to be homosexual in Cuba until 1979. Having said that, Castro told Mexican journalist Carmen Lira in 2010 that he was responsible for the vile treatment of gay people.
Ricardo Salabert 8 years ago
In 1981 government's policies changed drastically, with the government issuing "In Defence of Love", a publication that stated homosexuality as a variant of human sexuality, with government officials advocating all sanctions against gays should be opposed. In 1986 one of the (still) most progressive national committees in the world regarding sexual education was created in Cuba, with praises from the international community. In 1988 all pre-revolution laws that criminalized homossexuality were banned. In 2010 Fidel Castro apologized for government policies in the 70s, claiming it was a "great injustice" and stating that " "If anyone is responsible, it's me.... We had so many and such terrible problems, problems of life or death. In those moments, I was not able to deal with that matter"! His niece, Mariela Castro Espín is the director of the National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX) and an advocate for LGBT rights.
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Luc Mailloux 8 years ago
Because Left ideals don't necessarily lead to Communism. When Left ideals are combined with a community-based culture, that may be true. But combine Left ideals with the individual-based culture that Western society is built on and you get Democracy.
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#20
Imaginary Kids From Thapathali Slum (Kathmandu, Nepal)
Final score:
66points
Bina Acharya 8 years ago
i am from kathmandu Nepal but i never knew there was slum around thapathali and yes there is after i googled about it.. such a happy kid :)
#21
Satanists Are Preparing For The Ritual Called Dark Harlequin, Prague
Final score:
60points
Ladislav Pollo 8 years ago
he looking in mirror and think: what the f**k im doing with my life... :D
Juan Castellucci 8 years ago
I hope the poor sad clown is not dyslexic too . He could summon Santa there and some conflicting feeling might be hurt
PARANOIDANDROID 8 years ago
you should be at the top, this is the funniest comment I have read in a while! besides mine of course
Load More Replies... Chyppa Homer 8 years ago
What`s with the clown outfit ? Gonna scare the s**t out the poor devil...
Hayley Lightcap 8 years ago
Hell yeah they do! Stuff like this is everywhere if you know where to look
Load More Replies... İdil 8 years ago
I absolutely love that a satanist's house is decorated with yellow walls and a lacy curtain, not the stereotype we're used to.
#22
Imaginary Kids From Thapathali Slum, Kathmandu, Nepal
Final score:
58points
Clucker Chicken Cluckers 8 years ago
it seems like other cultures have no idea what the 'finger' even means
Jesse Smith 8 years ago
Universal sign language, the smile on their faces - little bad asses, the kid in blue - probably their leader - he's the one keeping his cool. Thanks for sharing! Made me smile - they are conquering the worst of situations, so d*mn cool.
Bina Acharya 8 years ago
These kids look so happy and the kid with blue shirt is so cute <3 :)
Fiona Delmenico 8 years ago
They don't know what it means. When I was little I said fukk all the time, but thought the f word was funky.
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Exorcism In Ethiopia (Near Addis Ababa)
Final score:
52points
Zenozenobee 8 years ago
I've seen pagan or animist culture using their mouth to spread liquids for purification or cleanig aura... maybe a kind of syncrétism. Or just holy water droped from a jug from above. Hard to tell with this view.
DancingToMyself 8 years ago
That water is coming from above (the hoe or something).
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Rutey Natey 8 years ago
It is a spiritual water which commonly used in the ethiopian orthodox church to heal people with difficulties.
#24
Heroin In My Heart, Stories Of The Drug Addicts In Prague
Final score:
52points
Natalie Binebrink-Davis 8 years ago
Remember the days too well of nodding out in the streets. 3.5 years sober, what a blessing to have.
Fifine Brightman 8 years ago
Congratulations to you being sober! It's a long, hard journey.
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Allana Rose 8 years ago
I see this pic and I feel nothing but deep sorrow. This man is on his journey to his own private hell.
Pen Dulum 8 years ago
years ago in Prague i was impressed about how many junkys are everywhere: parks, backalley and especially around the central station. impressed not about how many (for sure not much more that in other states) but how public was everything and no one seemed to care. in park on the bench at one side were 2 granny witch crooked and at the other side of the bench an addicted make the shot.
#25
Rap Cypher In The Streets Of Manhattan. Rap Is Our Religion Series, New York
Final score:
42points
Anna Thouvenin 8 years ago
Man, don't you see this is Eminem and Biggie Small? :0
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#26
Stories Of The Drug Addicts In Prague From The Series 'All Along The Watchtower'
Final score:
41points
DancingToMyself 8 years ago
It always is. I really don't like when someone puts them down. :(
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#27
Rap Is Our Religion. Everyday Life Of The Rappers In United States, Detroit
Final score:
38points
Elizabott 8 years ago
It's a business actually - legal medical dispensary.
Load More Replies... Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
Do they need help in Retail development, cz I would like to sign up! <3
Janet Martin 8 years ago
Prescription drugs kill Mr. Terror. That's weed. It grows everywhere, by itself.
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Stories Of The Real And The Fake Rastafarians In Jamaica, Kingston Ghetto
Final score:
38points
Rebekah 8 years ago
Admittedly, this is possibly a silly question: how can you tell the real and fake apart? I honestly don't know. In fact, I didn't know there WAS a fake.
Yve Flocka Flauschig 8 years ago
Hey Rebekah, Rastas eat only Vegan products/plants given by mother earth. Also they dont use salt or pepper. They smoke only weed and dont do other drugs like cigarettes or alcohol. Actually real Rastas like the maroon of Jamaica also dont wear gold chains and stuff. If you wanna know more just let me know.
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Troy Currie 8 years ago
The toke he's pulling on that bong is insane...and the resin in that hose would be a good refill for the bowl.
#29
Satanists During The Ritual Called Dark Harlequin, Prague
Final score:
35points
Anna Thouvenin 8 years ago
Well at least they added some fun with the costume.
Load More Replies... ChubbySquid 8 years ago
Oh great evil clowns. Wait... that's just the clothing for the ritual? Who are they summoning? God damn Pennywise?
#30
Rap Is Our Religion. Everyday Life Of The Rappers In United States, Detroit
Final score:
32points
Janet Martin 8 years ago
The rise and fall of Detroit. Just another failure in the white man's drive to success and domination. Yes, I'm white. Just keepin it real. Read this for a little insight: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decline_of_Detroit
DaveC 8 years ago
It must hurt to loathe yourself that much and be ignorant of how unions and liberal politicians destroyed Detroit
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Chris Stea 8 years ago
Detroit has really cleaned up. This must be an old photo, or the last ghetto
#31
Exorcism In Ethiopia (Near Addis Ababa)
Final score:
20points
Janet Martin 8 years ago
Awesome phonetics Luna! Start a blog, I need haaaalllllppppp!
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Aessidhe Eclipse 8 years ago
prety sure she's not really possessed but dared to have her own opinion against some male :/
June Pixeld 8 years ago
Seen some exorcisms caught on tape. I think it is obvious youre community believes in the wrong things they will make you believe it too.
Zenozenobee 8 years ago
Well it depends of the reason of exorcisme. I mean, if you are sick and there is a cure, take the cure. But if it just help you coop with something else or in addition of the cure I don't see the problem. My father fell in a pit (8 meters high) at work when he was young. He had multiple surgeries, painkillers, plasters, infiltrations.... but he was always in pain and didn't want to get addict with the painkillers. He was an intelligent and cultivate man but having try everything doctors could do for him, he went time to time to see a "magnétiseur" (can't find a translation, a man supposed to act on your problem with his energy basically). The guy was doing for free, considering he had a gift to share with people. My dad considered those seances as a placebo, but it helped him. Well educated people should prevent themselves to be judgmental...
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John L 8 years ago
The positive outcome of this pictorial exercise is the realization as to just how 'normal' I am. What a relief. :D
BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
i really wish the worlds people could just let people be happy if it hurts no one else. but everyone must inject their opinions into other peoples lives.
Suzie Link 8 years ago
Not Everyone there are many chill liberal minded folk they don't bother to comment coz their minds are on greater things they merely repost with a Positive YES as the title 😜😋
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
Great pics, but a messy post. Why not post each individual series over a certain space of time?
KK 8 years ago
Seconding this. I want to see + learn about the clown satanists in Prague.
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Bianca Cujba 8 years ago
Wonderful set of pics. I would love to know the whole story behind each of them.
Eva Dobríková 8 years ago
Amazing photos. I live in Prague and it's very interesting to see a different face of it.
Mihaela Staicu 8 years ago
You are a great artist, I like so much your original photos and the points of view that you rappresented into your works.
Dany King 8 years ago
It breaks my heart to see how poor people live in poverty and drug addicts struggle with their addictions without any hope for a better future. There is enough resources to make all humans on earth live a good needless life full of hope and fruitful plans. We need to act to make this happen.
Livy Drexler 8 years ago
I understand that he artists point was to capture subcultures all over the world, but it would have been cool to see some of these pictures as stand alone series.
John L 8 years ago
The positive outcome of this pictorial exercise is the realization as to just how 'normal' I am. What a relief. :D
BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
i really wish the worlds people could just let people be happy if it hurts no one else. but everyone must inject their opinions into other peoples lives.
Suzie Link 8 years ago
Not Everyone there are many chill liberal minded folk they don't bother to comment coz their minds are on greater things they merely repost with a Positive YES as the title 😜😋
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
Great pics, but a messy post. Why not post each individual series over a certain space of time?
KK 8 years ago
Seconding this. I want to see + learn about the clown satanists in Prague.
Load More Replies... Bianca Cujba 8 years ago
Wonderful set of pics. I would love to know the whole story behind each of them.
Eva Dobríková 8 years ago
Amazing photos. I live in Prague and it's very interesting to see a different face of it.
Mihaela Staicu 8 years ago
You are a great artist, I like so much your original photos and the points of view that you rappresented into your works.
Dany King 8 years ago
It breaks my heart to see how poor people live in poverty and drug addicts struggle with their addictions without any hope for a better future. There is enough resources to make all humans on earth live a good needless life full of hope and fruitful plans. We need to act to make this happen.
Livy Drexler 8 years ago
I understand that he artists point was to capture subcultures all over the world, but it would have been cool to see some of these pictures as stand alone series.
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