Travel Photography Scholarship to South Africa (18-25 JAN 2012)

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Kawah Ijen Indonesia: The dwarfed figure of a miner suddenly emerges from an otherworldly site amidst powdery yellow sulfur rock formations, clouds of fuming toxic sulfur dioxide gases and the deafening hiss of an active gas vent.

INDONESIA | Sunday, 6 November 2011 | Views [1252] | Comments [2]

Kawah Ijen Indonesia: The dwarfed figure of a miner suddenly emerges from an otherworldly site amidst powdery yellow sulfur rock formations, clouds of fuming toxic sulfur dioxide gases and the deafening hiss of an active gas vent.

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Dear Walid, congratulations on your winning! your pictures are truly phenomenal and you thoroughly deserve this opportunity. Make the most of it and have lots of fun! Best Annalisa

Annalisa Dec 10, 2011 7:11 AM

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Congratulation Walid,

We R very proud

Wissam Hassan Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM

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To avoid inhaling the sulfur dioxide fumes while extracting chunks of sulfur, miner Papagus relies only on a wet rag and his resigned determination. Exposure to the gas dissolves teeth and causes migraines, chronic lung diseases and other health problems. “Working here shortens your life,” he says, “but I tell myself I have to do this to feed my wife and three children.”

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