The Unique Musical Tradition From The Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee
Filmmaker, Photographer and Educator Rachel Boillot is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Moon Shine’. To see Rachel’s…
Death & A Methodical Cremation Ritual With A 3,000-Year-Old Pyre | Manikarnika Ghat
Photographer Madhur Dhingra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Tandav | The Dance Of Death’. To see…
Death Between Light & Shadows
Photographer Adriano Cascio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the project ‘Chiaroscuro’. To see Adriano’s body of work, click on…
Semana Santa | Antigua, Guatemala
Photographer and Producer Julien McRoberts is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Holy Week | Guatemala’. To see Julien’s…
“…we must remember the fundamental things that make us human.” The Search For Ancestors’ Wisdom
Portrait Photographer Vincent Karcher is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary/portrait photography. From the project ‘Cosmic Convergence’. To see Vincent’s body of…
Baikal’s Shamans | Their Stories & Path Of Self Discovery
Documentary Photographer Alina Desyatnichenko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Baikal of Wonders’. To see Alina’s body…
The Beauty Of Impermanence In A Fruit Box & A Japanese Card Game
Photographer Shinya Masada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘HANAFUDA SHOUZOKU’. To see Shinya’s body of work,…
Searching For Bicycles In Beijing
Photographer and Visual Artist Zhao Xiaomeng is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Bicycles in Beijing Now’. To see…
The Ancient Healers Of Belarus | A Disappearing Tradition
Documentary Photographer Siarhiej Leskieć is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Whisper ’. To see Siarhiej’s body of…
Freemasonry | A Global Society With Secrets
Documentary Photographer and Filmmaker Juliane Herrmann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Man among Men’. To see…
Shepherd’s Life | Elburz Mountains, Iran
Photographer Gianluca Ceccarini @ Sarab Collective is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Chupanan’. To see Gianluca’s projects, click…
Disappearing Circus
Photographer Luca Santini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘CIRCUS: A noi ci bagna la pioggia e…
Getting Closer To God In Vatican City
Photographer Guido Gazzilli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Vatican’. To see Guido’s body of work,…
Following In The Footsteps Of Ancient Love
Graphic Designer and Photographer Michiko Chiyoda is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the multimedia project ‘Oshichi’. To see Michiko’s…
The Women In My Family | Identity, Home & Traditions
Photographer Deedra Baker is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Ties That Bind’. To see Deedra’s body of…
Tracing Tradition | Peasants’ Life | Latvia 1900s
Visual Artist, Educator and Photographer Vika Eksta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Dievs Daba Darbs’. To…
Ukrainian Culture
Photographer Oleksandr Rupeta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Oleksandr’s body of work, click on any image. …
Christian Celebrations | Bulgaria
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoğlu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Epiphany Celebrations | Kalofer, Bulgaria’. To see…
Destruction & Regeneration | Controlled Mountain Fire | Japan
Photographer Arito Nishiki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Nagino’ project. To see Arito’s body of work, click…
Flamenco
Documentary Photographer Oliver Weber is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘El Espíritu Flamenco’. To see Oliver’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 Endless Search For A Place To Call Home | Syrian Refugees | Turkey
Photographer Esa Ylijaasko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘November is a beginning’. To see Esa’s …
Howling Dervishes
Photographer Riccardo Cavallari is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From ‘The Dance Of The Dervish’ series. To see Riccardo’s body of…
Preserving Their Way Of Life | The Polish Community Of Montreal
Documentary Photographer Dorothée Nowak is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Dom Polski’’. To see Dorothée’s body…
“…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…
The Tsaatan People | Only 282 Left | Mongolia’s Disappearing Tribe
Photographer Remi Chapeaublanc is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Last Tsaatan’. To see Remi’s body of…
Euskal Herria | The Men & The Land
Photographer Yannick Bourcier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book ‘Euskal Herria’. To see Yannick ’s body of work…
The Dani People | Western New Guinea’s Most Popular Tribe
Photographer Adam Koziol is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his project ‘Dani’. To see Adam’s body of work click…
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Coppersmith Pounds Metal All day long Creating Souvenirs Sold to tourists Keeping Traditional Craftsmanship Alive Allowing Workers to survive * Find More Poetry HERE …
The Nile River
Photojournalist Yusuke Harada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Floating On The Nile’. To see Yusuke’s projects…
The Poetry Of Small Things | An Italian Housewife Daily Life
Visual Artist Michela Carmazzi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Aunt Janna, an Italian Housewife’. To see…
Bede Birth
Photographer Farida Alam is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Survivor: Survived Against All The Odds’. To see…
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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…
My Life, Your Prize | The Hunted Animal’s Perspective
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Slaughtered for the wealthy man’s pleasure Bloody with bullet holes on the ground In the primal act of hunting,…
Natural Born Warriors Preserving Their Traditions | Māori People | New Zealand
Photographer Matteo Fabi @ BLOBALLY is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Haka Way of Life’. To see…
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…
Ancient Spirit & Inescapable Modernity | Western Himalayas
Photographer and Educator Santosh Korthiwada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘On The Edge‘. To see Santosh’s…
Rituals & Ceremonies Of Possession & Trance | The Akán’s Traditional Beliefs | Ivory Coast
Writer and Photographer Jordi Esteva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘The Country of Souls‘. To…
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…
Paris’ Historical Cabaret Show & The Legendary Dancers
Travel and Documentary Photographer Szabolcs Ivan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘The Lido, Paris’. To see…
Irish 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…
The Influence Of Traditional Beliefs In Modern Life | Folklore In India
Photographer Pradeep KS is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Folk Art’. To see Pradeep’s body of work…
The 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…
Headhunters’ Portraits On Wood Slices | The Wancho Tribe
Documentary Photographer, Photojournalist and Conceptual Artist Udit Kulshrestha is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From his project ‘Wancho Warriors Wood Slices‘. …
The Quiet Rhythm Of The Peasant’s Life | Vietnam
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Michele Martinelli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Earth & Clouds‘. To see Michele’s body…
The Hope For Another (Better) Life | Faith In India
Street and Travel Photographer Frédéric Saez is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Karma Passengers‘. To see Frédéric’s…
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…
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…
The Way Of Allah | Saving The Next Generation Of Slum Dwellers | Dharavi, India
Photojournalist & Documentary Photographer Souradeep Roy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘A School In Dharavi‘. To see Souradeep’s…
Sheltering Historical Passages For Over One Thousand Years | The Sycamore Trees Of Uzbekistan
Photographer Iulia Galushina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Rooted in the Past‘. Uzbekistan is famous…
Ethiopian Jews | Discriminated By Jewish Laws In Israel | Ostracized In Ethiopia
Commercial Photographer Mark Tuschman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his personal project ‘Ethiopian Jews‘ . To see Mark’s…
Healing Powers, Superstitions and Conservation | Madron Well, England
Photographer and Documentary Filmmaker Conan Marshall is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Madron Well‘ . To see Conan’s body…
Intended For Beauty Or Ugliness | The Disappearing Tribal Facial Tattoos | Chin Mountains, Myanmar
Travel Photographer Lopamudra Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Vanishing Face: Tattooed Women of Myanmar”. To see Lopamudra’s body…
A Buddhist Ceremony To Say Goodbye | Nikko, Japan
Photographer Jasmin Gendron is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Last Goodbye‘. To see Jasmin’s projects click on…
Women Of Ladakh
Photographer Indrajeet Rajkhowa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his project ‘Farmstay – Ladakh‘. To see Indrajeet’s body of work click on…
In Pursuit Of Equality The Kurdish Women In Turkey Are Breaking Their Traditional Roles
Photographer Joan Alvado is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Kurdish Women: Inside, Outside‘. To see Joan’s stories click on any…
Bengal’s Rituals “…faith heals where logic and reason fails.”
Photographer and Banker Niladri Adhikary is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ‘Rituals’ Gallery‘. To see Niladri’s galleries click on any image.…
The Herb Alternative: Elderly, Active & A Cancer Survivor
Documentary Photographer Anna Shulyatieva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Potion Grows Because of Different Ailments‘. To see Anna’s projects click…
“A society that propagates respect to women only in relation to her status with a man!” The Widows Of India
Documentary, Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer Sharmistha Dutta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her ‘Photo Project Durga‘. To see Sharmistha’s body of…
Blending In To Hunt
Photographer Jesse Burke is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From his personal project ‘Blind‘. To see Jesse’s body of work click on any photograph. …
America’s Libraries: Inspiring Knowledge In Public Places
Photographer Robert Dawson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book/project ‘Public Library: An American Commons‘. To see Robert’s body of work click…
Preserving Their Way Of Life After Being Forced Out Of China – The Akha’s Migration
Filmmaker and Photographer Cyril Eberle is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project “Akha People Laos” . To see Cyril’s…
Our Mobile Society & The Traditional Meaning Of Homeownership
Fine Art Photographer and Visual Artist Michael Werner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘The Perfect Life’ …
“…in the city of gods – the city of Jerusalem.” The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Documentary Photographer Ofir Barak is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Christianity – Jerusalem‘. To see…
Perceptions Of India
Travel Photographer Kristian Bertel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. To see Kristian’s body of work click on any photograph. …
Moving Out Of The Place We All Called “Home” For 30 Years
Documentary Photographer Tammy Law is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From her project ‘Letting go of Place‘. To see Tammy’s body of…
Celebrating Christianity In Eastern Europe
Documentary Photographer and Filmmaker Jan van IJken is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book/project ‘A Touch Of Divinity‘. To…
“Go to the village hidden in deep snow…” Zaido-A Surviving Ritual In A Dream Place
Photographer Yukari Chikura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Zaido‘. To see Yukari’s gallery click on…
A Place To Rest Miles Away From Civilization – UK’s Bothy Culture
Photographer Nicholas JR White is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Black Dots‘. To see Nicholas’ body…
Día De Los Muertos In L.A.’s Cemetery – The Largest Celebration Outside Of Mexico
Photographer and Professor Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Jeremiah’s portfolio click on any image. …
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…
Maya’s Daily Life
Photographer and Mayanist Lola Reid Allin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Maya‘. To see Lola’s…
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‘ …
The Disappearing Small Movie Theater
Photographer John Stratoudakis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Odeon Lido‘. To see John’s portfolio click on…
Worshiping In Jerusalem
Photographer Sagi Kortler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Religions‘. To see Sagi’s projects click on…
Accustomed To Devastation & Rooted By Old Religious Tradition – The Japanese Resilience In Minamisoma
Photographer Uma Kinoshita is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Prayer in Stricken Land‘. To see Uma’s…
Between The Boundaries Of Dawn & Sunset – Daily Life In The Himalayas’ Female Monasteries
Photographer Monica Bonacina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images and poetic words. From her project ‘Anitya‘. To see Monica’s body of…
Intimate Portraits Bringing Together Members Of A Orthodox Jewish Family
Photographer Kovi Konowiecki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his project ‘Bei Mir Bistu Shein‘. To see Kovi’s projects…
The Intricacy Of Levirate Marriage In Jewish Law
Photographer Gregory Michenaud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Yibbum‘. To see Gregory’s portfolio click…
Russia’s Ural Mari – Standing For Their Way Of Life In Hostile Environment
Photographer Fyodor Telkov is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Ural Mari – A Concealed People‘. To see…
Dahi Handi Celebrations In Pune
Independent Film Maker and Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click…
Mud, Fire, Mourning & The Islamic Month Of Muharram In Iran
Photographer Majid Farahani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Ashura‘. To see Majid’s portfolio click on…
Having Fun Under The Sun – The Culture On The Streets Of Spain
Photographer Lori Needleman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her series ‘Fiesta Modernist“, Fiesta de San Anton‘ and…
Tango – Intrinsic Part Of Life Or An Escape From The Mundane
Photographer Merethe Wessel-Berg is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From her ‘Milonga – Tango Series‘. To see Merethe’s body of work…
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…
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…
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…
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Street and Documentary Photographer Skander Khlif is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Arabian Rhapsody‘.…
The Augustinian Priest’s Weekly Visit To The Elderly Of Mandragg
Documentary Photographer Gilbert Calleja is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Priest‘. To see Gilbert’s body of…
Himalayas’ Nomadic Hunters: Refusing To Assimilate They Roam & Protect Their Culture
Photographer Jan Moller Hansen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Last Hunters & Gatherers of…
‘Tūhoe Nation’ The New Zealand Tribe Holding On To Their Sovereignty
Photographer Birgit Krippner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Ngāi Tūhoe: A Māori Tribe‘. To see…
Growing Up Among Hunters
Photographer Clare Benson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from her book/project ‘The Shepherd’s Daughter‘. To see…
Prayer Beads: The Familiar Counting Device For Worshipers Of Distinct Faith
Fine Art and Documentary Photographer Erlend Mikael Sæverud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Everybody…
Getting Married
Photographer Matthew Sowa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this wedding photography. These images are from his ‘Wedding Gallery’. To see Matthew’s body of…
The Life Around & The History Behind The Fading Havelis In Shekhawati
Photographer David Zurick is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Painted Towns Of Rajasthan‘. To…
Chateau Secession – The Forgotten 12th Century Mansion
Photographer Janine Pendleton @ Obsidian Urbex Photography is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Chateau Secession‘. To see Janine’s…
The Personal Possessions Of The Upper-Middle Class Chinese In The 1920’s
Photographer Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Jeremiah’s portfolio click on any image. …
“…with weapons aimed at their heads…” The Dakota Access Pipeline Eviction: Oil, Water & Sacred Lands
Social Documentary Photographer, Visual Artist, and Filmmaker Tracie Williams is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Feed…
Cheese Making In Serbia
Writer and Photographer Babs Perkins is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Cheese Stories –…
Praying For Freedom While Waiting For Death In The Holy City Of Varanasi
Photographer Monidipta Saha is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Salvation‘. To see Monidipta’s gallery of…
