the waste, a photo from Boa Vista, Barlavento

Photographer's Note

is massive in some parts of Boa Vista. This is surely one effect of tourism as it is difficult to imagine how the whole population of Boa Vista (which is roughly 8000 people) should have produced such piles of waste. Going from Sal Rei to the north, roughly 500 m behind the Marine Club, there is an area covered by plastic waste, glass bottles and old cars, roughly the size of two football fields.

Don't get me wrong, Cape Verde is an extraordinary experience, every island is different and has its own beauty, but we have seen waste on all islands. And as the population AND the number of tourists increases, it is soon gonna be a problem.

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lousat (111483) 2011-09-18 1:05

Hi Franz,i been in Boavista 10 years ago and i as can see the things are changed.What a terrible pic,i remember very well the clean Sal Rei beach...as i can see now the tourisme made this bad difference.Very interesting pic and perfect choice of point of view to create this perspective,i like it!Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano.

serp2000 (47011) 2011-09-18 1:47

Hi, Franz Xaver,
Very picturesque presentation of the waste. Good vertical composition with nice background. And very interesting note, no doubt!
Regards,
Serghei

danyy (0) 2011-09-18 13:21

Bonjour Franz,
une image inquiétante et interpellante. Un sujet sensible qui tient bien sa place sur ce site. La nature finira par prendre une sérieuse revanche.
Un POV de bas bien pensé.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

HimalAnda (10671) 2011-09-18 22:22

Hello Franz,

What a sad picture... But an interesting picture too, which shows us the waste and the pollution of the humankind.
The composition is good because it makes the picture very informative.

Stéphane

Silvio1953 (176024) 2011-09-20 6:57

Ciao Franz, a very sad show in FG, shame see this pollution in so lovely place, fantastic landscape in FG, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Photo Information

Copyright: Franz Xaver Huber (frunchy) (1800)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-08-24
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D 5000, 18-105 mm f3.5-5.6 DX VR Nikkor, 67 B-W MRC Circular Polarizing
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
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Map: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2011-09-18 0:57