Another shameful example of intolerance photographed and described by Cindy Knoke, whose photography is as good as it gets. Aside from this she has other breathtaking photos to peruse at her sight. This post, I had to share. Thank you, Cindy.
I had decided to take some photos of the Roma in Europe on my most recent trip. I have never photographed them before out of deference to their privacy. But I have been reading about increased rates of forced evictions of the Roma/Sinti in several European countries including, France, Italy, Romania and Serbia. There has also been an uptick in human rights violations against them, and crackdowns on them in their refugee camps. Amnesty International has taken on their cause. I have always noticed widespread prejudice against the Roma in Europe. This time I still saw the Roma on the streets but I didn’t see the previously present mothers with their young children. They are becoming the invisible people.
I talk to everybody when I travel. On this trip I surveyed taxi cab drivers, hotel staff and sales people. I asked people, where are all the Roma women and…
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Excellent post from Cindy.
So glad you stopped by there. She’s a remarkable photographer.
My wife Marianne being French, and having lived in the south of France for 8 years with her before moving back to Canada 3 years ago, we are very familiar with the plight of these maltreated peoples in Western Europe and elsewhere. A very sad situation to say the least. The pictures are great though indeed very humane as well as unfortunately sad because of their misfortune. JJ
Cindy really did capture their misfortune in those heart-wrenching photos. I was not familiar with their plight until seeing Cindy’s post. Another very sorrowful situation. Wishing you, Marianne and your furry kids a good Sunday.
Amazing pics; esp. in black and white! Sorrowful. 😦
Her photography is incredible. She does beautiful color of nature and animals as well. These really got to me, for obvious reasons, another case of intolerance.
Yes, Cindy’s a great photographer. We have to keeping plugging away against intolerance. 🙂
I’m with you on that. All of it. 😉 waggling to Tara
Waggles back from Tara! 😆
People. We all breathe the same. the same sun shines on us. Our bodies work the same.
Alas. Cultures are very intolerable towards each other.
Thanks for the reblog P!
Thank you back for what you said here. Sure does make the point. Big hug to you!
Well done!!
Agree. She’s terrific.
The photography is exceptional.
What nation or culture hasn’t been persecuted at one time or another. I have read about countries forcing out the Roma. Sad and tragic that people must go hungry or be cold or wet.
I share the sorrow that people must go hungry, cold or wet. And, your question really answers itself, rhetorically, doesn’t it? Where there are humans… Yes, her photography is truly exceptional. She’s got some really incredible work featuring nature and animals that I really love. Thanks, Tess.
I enjoy your blog. My computer has been in the shop and Im way behind. I don’t see an easy way to let you know I have read your articles….beebeesworld
Sorry you’ve been out of computer commission. Thank you for this very sweet communication. Big hug to you and hope you’re doing okay.
Sad . . . it happens everywhere . . . sad, but true.
Hello ButterNut. Yes, very sad that it does happen too much and in too many places. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. You’re always welcome here. Paulette