ThroughMyLens #2 - G20 Summit (no comment)
As most of you already know, the G20 is taking place in Hamburg and there is much going on. I went to Hamburg to document the happening and will present you some photographs here. This post will be the first part of two. The photographs will be uncommented. Make your own conclusions.
Don't miss the second part which will follow tomorrow. Feel free to resteem and leave a comment
So much force, do they afraid something?
That is a crazy situation to be in, I been in similar in Los Angeles, I hope no one got hurt.
I agree, things got intense out there. Im one of them people that prefer to be at home safe.
"All you need is love" SPRAY 'EM!
Zu krass!
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very nice and profissional photos, It looks like I'm looking to a history book.
Keep it up !
Incredible Tim, I can't even imagine being in person in that mix. But, it really shows the state of affairs in the world.
We all have different points of view on world events , political influences, human rights, environment, cultural, etc based on our own countries of origin and there are very few opportunities for them to be properly communicated. Unfortunately, the right to protest and voice those differing opinions is not always protected and emotions boil over. We put so much faith in elected officials to speak for us, but sometimes it doesn't seem like they are LISTENING to us.
Thank you for having the courage to get that close in and follow this event first-hand and share it with everyone. PLEASE be safe Tim, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but it's not worth personal harm or worse.
Your are appreciated!
"A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it's not worth personal harm or worse."
True words. There were situations yesterday where I had to back off
Are you still in Hamburg, or back home now?
Still here. Going to capture the last day
ok, be safe.
Good photos, and I appreciate you taking the time to document this event.
I do have to wonder whether this protest does anything at all.
I've always considered the most effective method of protesting something is usually grounded in economics. If you can prevent something from being profitable, or better yet, starve it of the revenue it needs to perpetuate itself - that is more effective than lying down in front of traffic.
I understand the need to be vocal and express a viewpoint. That freedom is essential and I commend anyone exercising it. I just don't think it has any lasting effect longer-term.
As for the G20, hit them where it hurts -- start using crypto currencies and bypass their monetary systems. If you are a supplier, start pricing your goods in crypto and make that known to your customers.
Create end-to-end supply chains that are denominated in cryptos, not fiat currencies. That is how you start to dismantle the system of oppressive monetary policies and banking bureaucrats.
Fight the good fight, but make sure it hits where it hurts - not just for a passing visual.
These people doing this are idiots. Its like a holiday for them, they come from all over to join in the party.
I agree. Speaking up is important, and no one should be afraid to do so. However, it seems the only thing a lot of "leaders" listen to anymore is money and how they can get more of it. I wonder if they have realized by now that people are tired if it and are finding ways to not only leave them behind, but to also cut them off from big business. I f they have figured it out, I wonder how bad their response will be. Looking at the above pictures doesn't paint a good image of what is to come.
Ditto!
wow mad post , sure none of the protesting that will hit the news worldwide
Wow, be safe- it looks pretty tense there- I got caught up in a riot between local ethnic gangs and soldiers during East Timors unrest about 10 years ago- was terrifying when you're in the street with nowhere to run.
Happened yesterday to me. I didn't know where to run. Looking left I saw police forces with shields and pepper spray looking to the right i saw people covered in black throwing stones. Need to be careful
Wow...talk about boots on the streets. Thanks for taking the risk and sharing this with us. Good luck today.
Wow! You in Hamburg for G20 Summit!
The place is beautiful but what security cops are doing is really thinkable. There is fire of protest or something I guess.
Hope the G20 Summit ends peacefully.
Thanks for your #ThroughMyLens series. Great work. :)
Love following guys like @timsaid because i tend to learn whats going on around the world. Nice work and great pictures
Yes I am in Hamburg to capture these scenes. Yesterdays wasn't peaceful at all. Hope today will be better
Best wishes to the people there.
Best wishes to the people there.
Those people showed up to be abused and get on television.
Time to short plywood ... After the G20 ... its all going down, down, down.