Why do they vote Ollanta Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a view over Huancavelica, one of Peru's poorest cities located in the central Andes.
What was interesting when we were there was how favourable people were of former authocratic president Fujimori. Fujimori installed an authocratic regime run by his right hand man Montesinos. It is unclear whether he was aware of this or not, but regardless of the corruption and his excesses, his government was successful eliminating terrorism, jumpstarting the economy and building infrastructure specially for the poor forgoten interior.

Fujimori built roads, schools and medical posts.

However his government was always opposed by trafitional politicians, and it is traditional politicians such as former presidennt Alan Garcia who have caampaigned agaisnt him. Fujimmori planned on returning to Peru to run for his years elections, but was arrrested in Chile. Peple are now voting for Ollanta, a radical, as a punishment to the politicians for takinng away their Fujimori. Opinion polls show that if Fujimori was running for office, he would get a high vote.

Now results are uncertain, it is not even known who will go to second round in yesterday's elections;

Stay tuned

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cessy (13647) 2006-04-10 3:04

very nice daily life portrait, Daniel
the three people, interesting cityscape in the background, the giant ball, and perfect tones for the place

entrelec (8342) 2006-04-10 3:11

Daniel

Très belle vue sur cette ville, vraiment animée par ce trio qui y descend.
Bonne semaine
Joel

jinju (14265) 2006-04-10 3:35

Hi Daniel,

great view. The light seems to have been VERY bright, well managed though. The view is superb, I like all the detail in the roofs of the town below.

gaby (19793) 2006-04-10 3:45

Daniel bonjour et merci de tes explications sur les élections péruviennes - elle sont fort intéressantes et ta photo est très belle : splendides couleurs, remarquable compo et très allégorique vue de la famille péruvienne qui descend vers le bas de l'image -
Bonne semaine
Amitiés
Gaby

Paolo (40694) 2006-04-10 4:10

Hi Daniel, we have election also in Italy....maybe it will the end of Berlusconi time!
excellent view, from a great POV to see the roofs and the walking people.
good colours and excellent light balance with that strong sun.
thanks, ciao

Didi (36044) 2006-04-10 7:48

Bonjour Daniel
Une bellle vue d'ensemble animée par la présence d'autochtones.
Autant les hindous qui aiment bien se faire photographier, les Péruviens et les Indiens du Mexique n'aiment pas être pris en photos.
Le contre-jour est parfait.

frubio (288) 2006-04-10 10:09

Hi Daniel...
Lamentablemente la gente que esta alejada un poco los diversos medios de comunicacion piensa que ollanta es la mejor opcion , por sus medidas un poco radicales, y ´piensan que una mujer no puede gobernar. :). Al menos eso pensaban cuando fui a un pueblito alejado.

Ya veremos la segunda vuelta como va esto..y se sabra quien gana, el voto con la mente o con el corazon.

Saludos.

hookery (621) 2006-04-10 18:54

Hola Daniel, como foto no se puede decir mucho, pero como escenario es de mucha actualidad. En las elecciones de ayer todos quedamos sorprendidos, no porque Ollanta esté en primer lugar, sinó porque posiblemente Alan Garcia quede en segundo lugar y llegue a la "segunda vuelta". Yo no votaria por Ollanta bajo ningun motivo, pero menos lo haría por Garcia (los motivos son conocidos). Sin embargo, si el pueblo decide que Ollanta gane, pues, merecido lo tiene porque es el único candidato que a llegado con su discurso a esa gran población peruana que, para el estado, no existe. Ojalá su extremismo no sea tal y que realmente del al poblador campesino y rural, el espacio que por siglos se le ha negado.

Un abrazo

Yuri

summersun (4964) 2006-04-11 6:33

mignonne petite ville aux couleurs de terre, avec cette femmes aux vetements typiques du Pérou. j'adore le ballon de foot qui dépasse des toits.
Vanessa

feather (49858) 2006-04-11 10:27

I like the composition looking over the rooftops of the poor houses. Interesting little trio of local people too with the lady in traditional dress apparently being aided by her companion. It's a shame about the over-exposed foreground, but I understand you posting this photo to make your political point. ( I always thought Fujimori was deposed because of fraudulent activity - but then world politics is not my forte.)
Kath

nerve (10210) 2006-04-11 10:55

your country is a fascinating place for sure Daniel, i would love to go there one day.. (even if i dont know Spanish, i've had always a great interest in latin cultures.. ( it truely fascinates me! dont know why, dont ask me, lol!)
it looks like an unpromising but an interesting elections at this time in Peru.. Even if Fujimmori used lots of undemocratical ways, and had some tyranical manners, i guess your people also praised a lot about his good-willed efforts for the country..
(this can be quite superficial observation from a foreigner like me for sure.. :) i really hope the best for your country among these abusive politicians Daniel.

Beatiful image by the way, your composition is always solid and good. foreground is a bit overexposed but somehow adds a kind of dynamism to it as well..
take care.

john_c (24635) 2006-04-11 21:30

Hi Daniel,
A well composed shot with warm early summer hues. I like the POV, as one follows this trio walking downward. The DOF is also good, as one can see the many houses in the city beyond. Your ongoing election notes continue to contribute to our understanding. Well done.
John

Traveller (665) 2006-04-13 0:41 [Comment]

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capthaddock (28640) 2006-04-13 7:05

Hi Daniel -difficult harsh light, but apart from the immediate fg is well managed, the 3 figures are ideally placed, and the football (yes to me it will always be football, not soccer) makes an interesting balance in the cityscape to the belltower.