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Serkan Dogus

Serkan Dogus

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.

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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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