June 29th, 2009 | by Joel Takala | published in Latin America, Portfolio
Human rights situation in Colombia is one of the worst in the world. People are arrested, kidnapped or even killed. Guerilla movements and government play a role in the complicated civil war. Also the United States of America is involved in the conflict by having a war against Columbian drug dealers. Non-governmental organizations have a [...]
June 28th, 2009 | by Joel Takala | published in Latin America, Portfolio, Portraits
People all over the world are fascinating. They looks and faces are interesting to observe. Here are some of the portraits I took in Cambodia and Colombia. Both of the countries suffer from poverty, but still the people are trying to live they ordinary life with a little smile. © May & November-December 2008