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The Wider Image: Greeks slide deeper into poverty
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The Wider Image: Greeks slide deeper into poverty
Food is laid out on a table at a soup kitchen run by the Orthodox church in Athens, Greece, February 15, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis SEARCH " POVERTY GREECE" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of Greece's deepening poverty crisis. In a dimly lit room, a table is adorned with an array of food at a soup kitchen run by the Orthodox church in Athens. The contrast between the vibrant colors of the meal and the somber black background highlights both hope and despair. The composition cleverly utilizes darkness to emphasize the plight faced by many Greeks, as they struggle to put food on their tables. The absence of people in this image allows viewers to focus solely on the starkness of poverty, evoking a sense of solitude and isolation. The significance of religion is subtly conveyed through this photograph. With religious icons adorning the walls, it becomes evident that faith plays a crucial role in providing support for those affected by poverty. This juxtaposition between material scarcity and spiritual richness adds another layer to this thought-provoking image. Alkis Konstantinidis' creative use of lighting and composition effectively communicates not only the dire circumstances faced by many Greeks but also sheds light on how communities come together during times of hardship. This photo serves as a poignant reminder that behind statistics lie real people struggling for survival
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