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Empty fountains are seen in Adderley Street in central Cape Town
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Empty fountains are seen in Adderley Street in central Cape Town
Empty fountains are seen in Adderley Street in central Cape Town, South Africa, January 28, 2018. Picture taken January 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
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This print captures the desolate sight of empty fountains in Adderley Street, at the heart of Cape Town. Taken on January 28,2018, by Mike Hutchings for Reuters Images, this image serves as a stark reminder of the severe drought that plagued South Africa during that time. The once majestic and shiny round fountains now stand abandoned and arid against a backdrop of urban cityscape. With no people in sight, nature seems to have taken over this public park. The absence of water has transformed these beautiful structures into hollow shells, leaving behind only a blue pipeline and an empty hole where life used to flow freely. As we gaze upon this photograph, it is impossible not to feel the weight of waste and neglect. Rubbish litters the surroundings while discarded bottles serve as reminders of our unsustainable practices. This creative use of space highlights both the dire consequences of climate change and our collective responsibility to address them. Intriguingly captured by Hutchings' lens, this image invites us to reflect on how we can better manage our precious resources. It reminds us that even in an urban setting like Cape Town's Adderley Street, nature's resilience shines through amidst adversity.
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