Gutting Herrings In Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh | Oil on Canvas
Contemporary Figurative Artist Davy Macdonald is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the series ‘The Herring Lassies’. To see Davy’s body…
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Peasants Congregate On the street Submissively Waiting Holding bowls While Privileged Donate Soup of the day * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The…
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Roofing Eight stories tall Do not fall Shirt off Sun cooking my skin Long day Muscles hurt Tomorrow Do it again * Find More Poetry HERE *…
Rural Life, Food & Land
Photographer Madeline Cottingham is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Yelling From The Lower Field’. To see Madeline’s…
Emergency Room
Documentary Photographer Leah Nash is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From ‘The Night Shift’ project. To see Leah’s body of…
Crafting Christmas Decorations In Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China
Photographer Ronghui Chen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Christmas Factory’. To see Ronghui’s body of work,…
Barbershop Story
Photographer Lisa Guerriero is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Fausto Ferrari Barber Shop’. To see Lisa’s body…
The Shepherds’ Way Of Life | Iran
Photographer Hemad Nazari is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Shepherds’ project. To see Hemad’s body of work, click…
The Realism Of Scale Model Cars
Graphic Designer, Photographer and Digital Artist, Felix Hernandez @ Hernandez Dreamphography is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Felix’s body of…
The Hustle & Bustle At The Fishing Port Of Kafountine | Senegal
Photographer Cristian Sarmiento is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Tefes’. To see Cristian’s essays click on any…
“…between the kingdom of dreams and madness…” | Honey Hunters | Himalayas
Documentary Photographer Mauro De Bettio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Sweet Gold’. To see Mauro’s body…
Diners | New York City
Photographer Marco Di Gianvito is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘NYC Diners’ project. To see Marco’s body of…
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Another Slow business day Shopkeeper Engulfed By Magazines and newspapers Eats a microwave meal On a chipped plate Internet controls fate Scraps Scraped off For Pooch…
Amazon Minimum Wage $15.00 Hour | Let’s Not Forget About The Robots
Keep the pressure on the Titan! One cannot go a day without reading bad press regarding the working conditions for Amazon employees. US$15,00 per hour…
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Flat tire Truck driver Talking on mobile phone Rapidly Moving jawbone Pacing in circles On side of freeway * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
Immigrants & Farm Labor | An American Variant Of Apartheid
Historian, Editorial and Commercial Photographer Richard Steven Street is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘In The…
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Harvest Time Migrant workers Go row to row Loading Buckets Full Of Tomatoes * Who is The Hermit Poet? * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
Meet Your Minicab Driver | London
Portrait, Documentary and Commercial Photographer Jonathan Goldberg is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘In Between Jobs’.…
America’s Truck Drivers | A Way Of Life
Artist, Educator and Fine Art Photographer Vanessa Venable is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Class C’. To…
Earning A Living Away From Home | The Simple Life Of An Iranian Man in Dubai
Street Photographer Abdul Hameed Thahir is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Baker Abdul Jawad’. To see Abdul’s…
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Standing at corner gas station Across from railroad tracks Wearing tank top and blue jeans Waiting To be chosen For Day labor job * Find More…
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Decades of experience Steady hands Chinese Acupuncturist Inserted Needles With Quick Precision * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Damoen Saduak Floating Market Locals Tourists Buy & Sell Meet & Greet Holding firm to tradition Against March Of BIG BOX Stores * Find More Poetry HERE…
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Canoa Quebrada Proud Teenage boy Tossed his net Into the sea Catching Camarao To bring home for family * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
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Jericoacoara Mid-morning Small wood boats Arrive Fishermen Haul Baskets Full of lagosta Onto the beach Bargaining with restaurateurs * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
Observing The Impermanent Beauty Of Daily Life Scenes | Japan
Photographer Damien Drew is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his book/project ‘Wabi-Sabi’. To see Damien’s body of work click…
Hashima, Japan | From Densely Populated To Desolation | Coal Mining Story
Photographer Sébastien Tixier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project Hashima. To see Sébastien’s body of work click…
On The Cigar Factory Floor | Dominican Republic
Photographer Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project La Aurora Cigar Factory. To see Jeremiah’s body…
Traditional Craftsmanship | Trentino, Italy
Photographer Dario Coletti is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Gestures – The Artisans of Trentino’. To see Dario’s…
Forgotten Pieces Of American Industry
Photographer Brian Henry is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From his series ‘Location: Industrial, Etc’. To see Brian’s body of work…
Behind The Scenes | Asia’s Nightlife
Photographer Sergey Melnitchenko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Behind The Scenes’. To see Sergey’s body of…
“I was forced to have sex when I was nine or ten years old…” | Stories From Bangladesh’s Brothel Island
Photographer Shahadat Hossain is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project “Banishanta: World of Sinners “ . To see…
Female Bodybuilders & Their Message Of Empowerment
Fine Art and Documentary Photographer Andi Schreiber is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project “Liberating the Female Physique.”. …
Circus’ Performers | Poetry, Body Strength & Their Endless Commitment
Visual Storyteller, Photographer and Videographer Sofia Aldinio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Confessions of a Circus Artist’ . To…
Once “blue & full of fish” | An Unearthly Message Or A Natural Phenomena? | Seabed Patterns & The Aral Sea
Photographer Iulia Galushina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Message from the Aral‘. To follow Iulia click…
Grace & Presence | Geiko & Maiko | Kyoto, Japan
Travel and Cultural Photographer Robert van Koesveld is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘Geiko & Maiko of…
Working The Land | Cuban Farmers
Photographer Todd Shapera is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Cuba – Tobacco Farmers“. To see Todd’s…
On The Foundry Floor
Documentarian Bernadette Fox is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘We don’t do miracles and God don’t do…
Taking A Breather | The Subway Rhythm | New York City
Photographer Johnny Wilkens is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. From his ongoing project ‘Songs From The F Train‘. To…
Industrial Leftovers | Globalization’s Impact | The Steel Mills Of Terni, Italy
Photographer and Leica Ambassador Andrea Boccalini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Roots of Steel’. To see…
Zero Funding For The Consumer Watchdog Agency Will Perpetuate Poverty In America
With the defunding of the consumer watchdog agency Americans are again up for grabs. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was put into place by the…
Preserving Ancient Culture While Abstaining From Sex, Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs | The Kushti Wrestlers
Photojournalist Indranil Aditya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Kushti’. To see Indranil’s body of work click…
The Hadza | East Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers
Anthropologist and Photographer Philippe Geslin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Hadza‘. To see Philippe’s body of work…
Helping Children To Heal With A Smile | Russia’s Hospital Clowns
Photographer Olga Boltneva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Hospital Clowns‘. To see Olga’s body of work…
Before Showtime | Gdynia, Poland
Artist and Photographer Elwira Kruszelnicka is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Showgirls’. To see Elwira’s body of work click on any…
Rural Life Around A Radioactive Environment | Sessa Aurunca, Italy
Photographer Enrica De Nicola is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Still There‘. To see Enrica’s body of work…
Poor Mining Villages Providing For The Wealthy | Gafsa, Tunisia
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Zied Ben Romdhane is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘West of Life‘. To see Zied’s stories click…
How China Is Taking A Big Bite In The Art Market
Artist Priscilla Briggs is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From her project ‘Making Mona Lisa‘. To see Priscilla’s body of work click on any photograph. …
The Isolated Lives Of The Apuan Alps’ Quarriers
Documentary Photographer Ettore Moni is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project “An Empty Valley“. To see Ettore’s body of work click…
Hard Rock Portraits
Photographer Matthew DeFeo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait documentary photography. From his project ‘Stillwater‘. To see Matthew’s body of work click on any…
“The body is meant to be seen not all covered up”
Photographer Lindsey Max is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Stripped‘. To see Lindsey’s body of work click on any image.…
The Impact Of An Oil Economy On Rural Communities
Photographer Valerie Zink is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project Oxen to Oil . To see Valerie’s projects click on any image.…
Away From Berlin: A Life Of Hard Work, Nature & A Peaceful Landscape
Photographer Solveig Faust is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Schäfer Vogel‘. To see Solveig’s body of work click on any…
Free Cataract Surgery Restoring Eyesight, Confidence & Independence In India
Documentary, Travel and Street Photographer Kaushal Parikh is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project Eye Camp in Anandwan . To see Kaushal’s…
An Insider’s Look At The Financial Industry Workers
Photographer George Nobechi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Granite & Glass‘. To see George’s body of work click on…
The Oil Runners & Their Dangerous Journeys Crossing The Iran-Pakistan Border
Photographer Sadegh Souri is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From his project ‘Smuggling Victims‘. To see Sadegh’s body of work click…
The Coexistence Of The Wealthy & The Laborer On The Streets Of Mexico
Photographer Frankie Mills is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘The Black and White of Mexico‘. To…
Farming Days – The Ups & Downs
Photographer Meg Birnbaum is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Losing The Farm‘. To see Meg’s portfolios click on any…
At The Break Of Dawn – Processing Rice The Traditional Way In Bangladesh
Photographer MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Life on Steam‘. To see MD’s…
The Remaining Personalities After The Collapse Of The Fishing Fleet
Photographer Ray Carofano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Faces of Pedro‘. To see Ray’s portfolio…
Korea’s Sea Women: Doing The Work Of The Dead In The Land Of The Living
Photographer and Art Director Mijoo Kim is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Mother of the Sea‘ …
Fresh Fish – Tokyo
Photographer David Hicks @ Hixposure is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this food photo essay. From his project ‘Sashimi‘. To see David’s body…
Target Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $11.00 Per Hour
Target issued a press release stating that they will raise their minimum hourly wage to $11.00 per hour and commits to increasing their minimum hourly wage…
The Chinese Living In Sheffield & Their Stories Of Migration
Photographer & Filmmaker Gemma Thorpe is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From project ‘Chinese Life In Sheffield‘. To see Gemma’s…
Medical Textiles Production In Germany – Workers, Tradition & Innovation
Photographer Sabine Lewandowski is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Lauter Str. Fünzig‘. To see Sabine’s body of…
Waitresses
Photographer Melissa Breyer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. These images are from her project ‘The Watchwomen‘. To see…
Technology & The American Worker #1 – Introduction
Job security in America is becoming more and more elusive every year that goes by. The worker is becoming more dispensable and companies have no…
Technology & The American Worker #2 – The CEO’s Of Public Companies
The exploitation of the American worker, for the sole purpose of lining the pockets of the top executives with outrageous pay packages, is not only…
Old-School Mixed Farming: A Way Of Life That Turned Into A Job
Independent News and Documentary Photographer Maikel Samuels is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘En de boer… hij…
Music-Steel Men By Jimmy Dean
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Music-The Auctioneer By Leroy Van Dyke
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Technology & The American Worker #3 – Technology Throughout History
Throughout history, technological advancement has improved mankind. Since Adam and Eve, men and women have methodically worked to make their life easier by inventing tools…
Preserving Iranian Traditional Craftsmanship
Photographer Davide Palmisano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Shar-Bafi‘. To see Davide’s body of work click on…
Music-She Works Hard For The Money By Donna Summer
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Technology & The American Worker #4 – Toe The Line
Because technology and outsourcing is advancing so quickly, the worker is getting left behind in the dust. Companies can aggressively use the fact that technology…
Technology & The American Worker #5 – Self-Checkout Counters
Have you noticed when shopping, there are less and less cashiers checking out your purchase, and more and more computerized self-check outs? Scan here and…
Music-The Welding Man By Cody Cooke
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Industrial Working Conditions In The North Of Vietnam
Photographer and Filmer Jaap van den Beukel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Incredible Workers‘. To see…
Music-Oil Field Trash By Wade Reeves
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Men, Women & Workplace – 1960’s & 1970’s
Photographer Raymond Dean is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Raymond’s galleries click on any image. …
Technology & The American Worker #6 – Robotics
Robots will increasingly perform tasks not only on the factory floor, but also in the shipping and receiving, warehouse, and office areas. The robots do…
Music-Car Wash By Rose Royce
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Music-Working In The Coal Mine Performed By Lee Dorset
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: Working…
Technology & The American Worker #7 – Car Repair Shops
The new car today is a sophisticated computer system surrounded by metal and plastic. Mechanics need to not only be well versed in the latest…
Music-Lumberjack By Johnny Cash
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Undocumented Immigrants and Day Labor
Multimedia Storyteller Sandra C Roa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘A Day’s Pay‘.…
Technology & The American Worker #8 – The Professionals
Software is affecting employees in so many other industries. The legal and the accounting profession will continue to lose business. The days of the astronomical…
Craftsmanship – The Labor Of Beauty
Documentary Photographer Matthieu Dandoy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his ‘Documentary‘ series. To see Matthieu’s…
Music-Take This Job And Shove It Performed By Johnny Paycheck
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Technology & The American Worker #9 – You’re Being Watched
Software programs monitoring the employees every move in manufacturing, the warehouse, or in the office, is also creating a tremendous amount of anxiety for workers.…
Technology & The American Worker #10 – Drone Delivery & Self-Driven Cars
Drone delivery and self-driving cars are not science fiction. A few years ago, could anyone imagine drones flying around a town or city dropping off…
Technology & The American Worker #11 – Conclusion
Finally, anyone in the workforce, who is not highly computer literate, or unable to adapt to the high tech world we live in, is at…
Music-Let Your Hammer Ring By Big Louisiana, Willy Rafus, & Arthur Davis-Recorded At The Louisiana State Penitentiary At Angola, LA
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
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All-night I push the broom Wet mop the floors Clean the restrooms Haul Trash Out the back door Work done Every muscle sore On my way…
Music-Working Man Blues By Merle Haggard
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
Casualties Of A War Never Fought – The Ongoing Carnage Left Behind By U.S. Bombs In Laos
Photojournalist Kosuke Ryujin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Secret War, Laos‘. To see Kosuke’s projects…
Life In The Philippines’ Largest Open Dumpsite
Photographer Francoise Holtzmacher is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Mothers Courage and Their Children‘. To see…
Long Live The Bees: The Essential Role Of Pollination
Documentary Photographer Wojtek Ryzinski is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Irish Honey Bees’. To see Wojtek’s body…
The Brothels Of Calcutta: Where Dreams Are Too Far To Be Reached
Photographer Stefano Zardini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Prostitution‘. To see Stefano’s body of…
She Never Gave Me A Boy! Abandoned With Five Daughters In Delhi & The Law That Empowered The Husband
Photographer Shivani Srivastava is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Talaq – Story Untold‘. To see Shivani’s…
Taking Land & Livelihood From Villagers – The Agribusiness & Governments Misleading Deals In Senegal
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Luka Dakskobler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Land…
