The Violence South Of The Border | Latin America’s Shocking Crime Statistics Followed By The Darkest Prediction
I have been pickpocketed in Guatemala, watch torn off my wrist in Peru, boots stolen in Brazil , and my backpack sliced open with a razor blade in Equator. These examples, are all small fry crime, in Central and South America. Latin America has the largest murder rate…
Read articleGrowing Up In Extreme Violence & Poverty In El Salvador
Documentary Photographer Adam Hinton is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘El Salvador‘. To see Adam’s body of work click on any photograph. El Salvador has a long history of gang violence and many films have…
Read articleLife In The Most Violent Country In The World – Honduras
Photographer Antonio Aragon Renuncio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Streets Of Blood‘. To see Antonio’s body of work click on any image. Antonio Aragon Renuncio is the founder of NGO OASIS which develops medical projects uninterruptedly in some of the most…
Read article“once a Ticuna man is born, a tree is born” Life In The Depths Of The Amazon Jungle
Photographer Ovidio Gonzalez Soler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Neoticuna’. To see Ovidio’s body of work, click on any image. There is a mystical connection between man and nature, for some reason that I…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey FORWARD – REWIND My pinned eyes close On their bloods and their greys I know where I’m going But not what I’ll see Not through the oak door and not up the stairs…
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Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey UNTIL THE SPRING Ugly are Those winter buildings Covered in underwear Far beneath which I sit and paint My gallery of spring In these lines Of brightest green and blue These swirls of new…
Read articleCOVID-19 | Coronavirus’ Days | I Hate My Mate
Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema A couple we knew years ago was able to synchronize their two weeks’ vacation. “I’m dreading spending all this time with my husband, we never took more than a weekend together during our entire marriage”. Nina said. The time off went…
Read articleEternal Trash | Consumerism
Photographer and Artist Irina Heinz is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘What will remain after me’. To see Irina’s body of work, click on any image. It is terrible to disappear – I want to leave a mark. Something eternal.…
Read articleHonduras | “…working the maze of hope in the land of illusory governance.”
Photographer Seth Berry is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Anchuria’. To see Seth’s body of work, click on any image. In 1904, the term “Banana Republic” was coined by the short story writer, O. Henry, in his…
Read articleBringing Children’s Education To A Higher Level | Ica, Peru
Photographer Marco Di Gianvito is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘KAY PACHA. To see Marco’s body of work, click on any image. Kay Pacha (quechua for “here and now”) is a NGO based in Ica (Peru).…
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Death, Catholicism & My Mother’s Decisions Kelly Burke Intimate Passages Of My Mother’s Turmoil Marilyn Jaye Lewis “It’s for the mice” | Memories Of My Grandmother Marilyn Jaye Lewis “…you know you can’t sleep there” | Passages Of A Homeless Person’s Life J H Martin By…
Read article“…the realities of America’s Dream…” Petersburg, Virginia
Photographer Shane Rocheleau is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘A Glorious Victory’. To see Shane’s body of work, click on any image. True freedom is neither attained nor sustained by individuals. Freedom is a collaboration attained and…
Read articleSowing Seeds
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Mystics and Zen Masters By: Thomas Merton Excerpt “Whatever is cultivated rightly, will surely grow. Whatever is not cultivated rightly must surely perish.” (page 67) Hermit Poet’s Comments: What comes into our mind will direct how we…
Read articleRelics From Fought Battles
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The most important lesson one can learn from battling is to avoid it at any cost. Battles are intellectually and physically exhausting, and can many times cost you a lot of money. Nevertheless, they are inevitable, as…
Read articleDisappearing Icebergs
Architect and Photographer Fokion Zissiadis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Greenland’s Iceberg’ now on exhibition. To see Fokion’s body of work, click on any image. Icebergs From Genesis To Extinction Exhibition Open Until November 17, 2019 Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece…
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Rohingya Muslims Violently Tossed from their homes It is ethnic cleansing Myanmar’s hidden nightmare Why do only a few care? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 Who is The Hermit Poet? See also: Poetry Back to the Home Page
Read articleLife On The Irrawaddy’s Muddy Waters
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey ŚAKRA This delving day Of distracting thoughts Brings no relief From the fires of February Only your Slow moving brown waters Washing over my Valium eyes Sat near a poor family I…
Read articleHold & Hear Their Murmur
Documentary Photographer Jean-Marc Caimi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book/series ‘Daily Bread’. To see Jean-Marc’s body of work, click on any photograph. These pictures represent a rite of passage through an existence. Sex, food, nature, love, people,…
Read articleYouth Unemployment Struggle | Middle East & North Africa
Finding decent paying professional jobs and upward mobility is not very promising in the Middle East and North Africa. Yes, education is available, but once completing a university degree it is still difficult for a person to get on their feet. It is especially problematic for the young men trying…
Read articleAmerica Must Secure Its Border
The United States needs to stop playing around and secure its border. The US has to concentrate on its own problems and for the foreseeable future does not have the resources to just open the floodgates and allow illegals to cross over with impunity. The country currently cannot take care…
Read articleBelfast’s Youth
Photographer Toby Binder is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Wee Muckers – Youth of Belfast’. To see Toby’s body of work, click on any image. »If I had been born at the top of my street,…
Read articleCompassion & The Struggles of Today’s Life
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: By: Pema Chodron From the book: When Things Fall Apart | Heart Advice for Difficult Times (page 37) When the rivers and air are polluted, when families and nations are at war, when homeless wanderers fill the highways, these…
Read articleThe ISIS Caliphate’s Bits Sprinkled Across Desert Sand (This Post Includes Edge OF Humanity’s Prediction Post “ISIS Will Fold Like a Cheap Suit” Written January 2, 2015
ISIS Will Fold Like a Cheap Suit By Edge of Humanity Magazine, January 2, 2015 On June 29th 2014 ISIS stated that it had formed a caliphate called The Islamic State and Baghdadi would be now called Caliph Ibrahim. Word on the street is that Baghdadi is even descended from the Prophet Mohammed’s tribe. I’m not sure…
Read articleGlobalization Class Warfare
The world economy is rapidly becoming much more high tech and commercialized. An enormous amount of people have been lifted out of poverty and are experiencing a higher standard of living. They have access to more consumer goods that allow for a more comfortable existence. Whether one is for or…
Read articleIrish Travellers | Ireland Ethnic Group | Their Traditions & Struggles
Humanitarian Photographer Michele Zousmer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘The Other Side Of Ireland‘. To see Michele’s galleries click on any image. Much of my own personal work is based on individuals who are…
Read articleThe Many Facets Of Thai Boxing | Young Fighters’ Struggles & Hopes | Bangkok
Documentary Photographer Richard Friend is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘In the Ring‘ and ‘Catching Monkeys‘. To see Richard’s body of work click on any photograph. Under an expressway flyover near one of the largest slum…
Read articleRohingya’s Quiet Genocide | The Arrival In Bangladesh’s Rice Fields
Documentary Photographer and Journalist Erberto Zani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘EXODUS – Rohingya in Bangladesh‘. To see Erberto’s body of work click on any image. With only a few concrete international actions to stop…
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Read articleRefugees – Crossing Borders Towards A New Struggle
Documentary Photographer and Photojournalist Cinzia D’Ambrosi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her ongoing project ‘Hate Hurts‘ . For more info on Hate Hurts click on any photograph. Over the last two years, I have chronicled the personal costs of psychological and physical…
Read articleTeenage Girls Are Forced To Give Birth – How Nicaragua’s Abortion Law Is Placing Young Women At Higher Risk
Photographer Anna Tärnhuvud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Nicaragua Abortion Law‘. To see Anna’s body of work click on any photograph. Collaborating Reporter – Frida Svensson “I will fight for this law to change, I will…
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Read articleFaces Of Cazuca – The Illusive Peace For The Children Living In Extreme Poverty After Colombia’s War
Visual Artist Katy Lopez is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From her project ‘AfterWar‘. To see Katy’s body of work click on any photograph. AfterWar is a story told in photographs of the children of Cazuca, a very deprived and stigmatized…
Read articlePoverty Tossed In Our Gutters Will Fester Into Crime
There is a movement in America today that aims to abandon all social programs that help people living in poverty. Taking away from the poor and giving to the rich, upper middle and middle class. Living under a bridge used to be for many their worst nightmare. Today, around…
Read article“Some Punches Are Like Musical Notes”- The Different Vibe Of Boxing
Documentary Photographer Toni Pires is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his project ‘A Slap In The Face‘. To see Toni’s body of work click on any image. In my schedule, as a photojournalist there was a simple…
Read articleThe Daily Hardship & Dangerous Nightlife Of Bangkok’s Khlong Toei Slum
Documentary Photographer Monique Montfroy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘The Dividing Line‘. To see Monique’s body of work click on any image. It is 38 degrees and around 70% humidity, midday. Sweat drips down my forehead and trickles down…
Read articleGay Clubs – Safety & Freedom For The LGBTQ Community
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Bill Kotsatos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘The Sanctity Of Gay Clubs‘. To see Bill’s portfolio click on any image. Just as summer began to kick-off in early June, a 29-year-old security…
Read articleBrazilian Women & The Positive Effects Of Cosmetic Surgery
Documentary Photographer Anne Ackermann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These portraits are from her project ‘Plastica‘. To see Anne’s body of work click on any image. I produced portraits of women who had ‘plastica’ or plastic surgery in Rio de…
Read articleAfro-Colombians Daily Life In Bogota’s Mega Slum
Photographer Antonia Zennaro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘YO SOY – Colombia Bogota‘. To see Antonia’s body of work click on any image. After more than 50 years of war, over 7…
Read articleBook Review-Tao Te Ching (Lao Tsu) Translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English
The Tao Te Ching was written by Lao Tsu (Lao Tzu) around 6th century BC. The Tao translated from Chinese to English is “Way.” This English translation by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English is the first translation I purchased. My old 70’s copy is water stained, mildewed, torn, pages…
Read articlePortrait Of Death
Photographer Goran Bertok is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from the project ‘Post Mortem‘. To see Goran’s body of work click on any image. When I was looking at the possibility to take photos of corpses…
Read articleThe Evacuation And Dismantling Of The Calais Jungle
Photojournalist Edward Crawford is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Au revoir la Jungle‘. To see Edward’s portfolio and stories click on any image. In September 2016 Francoise Hollande on his first visit to Calais as the French president made a…
Read articleThe New Image Of Rio’s Favelas
Photojournalist Albertina d’Urso is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Favelas, The Rhythm Of Change‘. To see Albertina’s projects click on any image. The favelas of Rio de Janeiro are mostly known for…
Read articleSouth Sudanese Refugees In Uganda
Journalist, Writer and Photographer Sumy Sadurni is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Uganda – South Sudan Border‘. To see Sumy’s body of work click on any image. More than 300,000 South Sudan refugees…
Read articleThe Communion Between Hunter & Prey
Visual Storyteller JP Terlizzi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project “Hunter’s Calling‘. To see JP’s portfolios click on any image. The hunt is most often defined by its final explosive moment. The flash, the blast, the crack as…
Read articleMeeting My Enemy In Rondine, Italy
Photographer Andrea Carboni is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘A School For Peace‘. To see Andrea’s projects click on any image. Young people from different cultures and countries generally identified by history as enemies come to Rondine,…
Read articleAmerica’s Abandoned Prisons
Fine Art Photographer Lee Saloutos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From ongoing project ‘Prisons‘. To see Lee’s projects click on any image. The Abandoned Prison This series is part of an ongoing project documenting abandoned or closed prisons in the US.…
Read articleBREXIT – What Now?
Documentary Photographer Debiprasad Mukherjee is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary. To see Debiprasad’s gallery of photographs click on any image. The First Fortnight of Brexistential Crisis “Old is dying and the new cannot be born” – probably this is the most appropriate…
Read articleHomelessness & Heroin Addiction-Bradford, England
Photographer John Bolloten is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project and future book ‘Nothing To See Here’. To see John’s gallery of projects and photographs click on any image. Nothing To See Here explores the world of…
Read articleSocial Documentary Photography – 1996 Prison Living Conditions In Venezuela
Five time Pulitzer Prize nominee, Photojournalist Jon Kral is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Jon’s portfolio of work click on any image. Latin Prisons Hell On Earth © Jon Kral In 1996 violent riots were increasing within the prisons throughout Latin…
Read articleArtist Exposé – Depicting Alzheimer’s
Artist Josée St-Amant is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From her project “Alzheimer“. To see Josée’s virtual gallery click on any image. See also: Solitute Violence By Josée St-Amant Back to HOME PAGE
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Photographer Charles Binns is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Charles’ gallery of projects click on any image. See also: The Olympic Village Miscellaneous By Charles Binns Back to HOME PAGE
Read articleDocumentary Photography – ER @ Katutura State Hospital, Namibia
Documentary Photographer & Journalist Anna Tervahartiala is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project “Where Laughter Turns To Tears“. To see Anna’s gallery of projects click on any image. Where Laughter Turns to Tears tells a story of the Casualty Ward of Katutura…
Read articleDocumentary Photography – Tradition Between Man & Wild Beast In Galicia, Spain
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Documentary Photographer Miguel Proença. Click on any image to see Miguel’s gallery of projects. From project “Los Agarradores” by Miguel Proença. “Los Agarradores” is a story about an centennial tradition of a group of ordinary men, that…
Read articleSocial Documentary Photography – Working The Coal Mines In India
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer and Journalist Erberto Zani. Click on any image to see Erberto’s gallery of projects. Images from the book “Black World” by Erberto Zani. Coal in Jharkhand It is a dark world that millions…
Read articleB&W Social Documentary Photography – Maya Healers
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Documentary Photographer/Writer Fran Antmann. Click on any image to see Fran’s gallery of projects. From forthcoming book “Maya Healers: A Thousand Dreams” by Fran Antmann. Maya Healers: A Thousand Dreams explores the power and mystery…
Read articleSocial Documentary Photography – Female Labor Force Changes In Kerala, India
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photojournalist Alexander Walker. Click on any image to see Alexander’s portfolio and projects. From project “On The Line” by Alexander Walker. Women’s rights are a contentious issue around the world and in India where it has…
Read articleB&W Street Photography Essay – Nicaragua
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Rafa Sanchis Albelda. Images from project “Nicaragua, tan violentamente dulce” by Rafa Sanchis Albelda. Click on any image to see Rafa’s gallery of projects. Click on any image to see Rafa’s gallery…
Read articleSocial Documentary Photography – Bolivia
This social documentary photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Cinematographer & Photographer David Ozkoidi Roig. To see David’s cinematography and photography projects click on any image. From “Bolivia – La Hija Predilecta” book by David Ozkoidi Roig. Called by Simon Bolivar “The Favorite Daughter”…
Read articleDocumentary Photography – Free Classical Music Education In Guatemala
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Jaime Permuth. From project “El Sistema” by Jaime Permuth Click on any image to see Jaime’s gallery of projects and photographs. Artist Statement: On March 19th, 2014 I returned from a three-week photographic journey to…
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