Photo Essay: Chile After the Quake
Instead, they’re the ones shot by locals who have the greatest stake in what’s occurring around them.
Carlos, a Chilean photographer, took these shots in his neighborhood, Santiago Antiguo. He writes:
“Many immigrants live in this overcrowded neighborhood, and many are living in the streets. In some neighborhoods, there’s no lights or water… though the situation in Santiago isn’t as grave as it is in the south.”
1. A car is surrounded by rubble from partially collapsed buildings.
2. Neighbors survey the damage.
3. A woman salvages what she can.
4. A man assesses damage.
5. People have moved what’s left into the street.
6. A view of the old buildings in Santiago Antiguo.
7. Residents line up for aid provided by The Salvation Army.
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How truly devastating. The photos convey more than any news article could.
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very moving photos – thank you for sharing.
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oh wow. Photo number six is close to my house. I know that street. I just got back this evening and haven´t really had a chance to survey, but downtown looks mostly the same except for some scaffolding and police tape. I´ll take a better look tomorrow for sure. Would you like a picture of my kitchen cabinet contents smashed onto the floor? That’s something I’ll deal with tomorrow, too. Thanks for posting this photo essay!
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