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Resilience in the Waste

In Dhaka's vast garbage dumps, a woman scavenges for recyclables to make a living. Her tattered clothes and upright posture reflect a life shaped by hardship and resilience. Amidst the smoke and waste, this image reveals the strength and dignity of those who survive through invisible labor.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Resilience in the Waste

In Dhaka's vast garbage dumps, a woman scavenges for recyclables to make a living. Her tattered clothes and upright posture reflect a life shaped by hardship and resilience. Amidst the smoke and waste, this image reveals the strength and dignity of those who survive through invisible labor.

About Artist

Serkan Dogus

I was born in Mersin in 1985. I work as a customs officer at the Ministry of Commerce. Photography, which I started as a hobby, gained an important place in my life and became a passion. I love traveling, discovering new places and photographing the places I discover.

Serkan Dogus

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Aerial, Domestic Animals, Landscapes, Macro, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street

Location

Türkiye

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