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Third World Collection (#8)

"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of the Third World

Background imageThird World Collection: Boy carrying drinking water

Boy carrying drinking water in buckets on his shoulders. Photographed in Cambodia

Background imageThird World Collection: Socotran house

Socotran house. Native men sitting inside a traditional building on Socotra Island. Socotra is located in the Indian Ocean at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden

Background imageThird World Collection: Disease-watching satellites

Disease-watching satellites, conceptual image. Satellites collecting data from Earth, which will be used to predict and prevent disease epidemics

Background imageThird World Collection: Donkey and cart transportation

Donkey and cart transportation. Man riding on a cart being pulled by a donkey. Photographed in Marrakesh, Morocco

Background imageThird World Collection: Working mother and child, Uganda

Working mother and child, Uganda
Working mother and child. Mother looking after her child while she works in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Construction worker

Construction worker. Woman carrying building materials for the construction of new office buildings in Bangalore, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Child and newborn baby

Child and newborn baby in a hospital maternity ward. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Blood analysis

Blood analysis. Doctor using a light microscope to analyse a sample of blood. Blood disorders that can be diagnosed this way include malaria. Photographed the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Using a sewing machine, Uganda

Using a sewing machine, Uganda
Using a sewing machine. Woman using a sewing machine to make an item of clothing. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Working parents and children, Uganda

Working parents and children, Uganda
Working parents and children. Parents with their children while they work in a sewing school. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Men fishing, Laos, Asia

Men fishing, Laos, Asia
Men fishing in a boat. Photographed in Laos, southeast Asia

Background imageThird World Collection: Child playing

Child playing with a wooden hoop. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Childrens clothing

Childrens clothing. Photographed in the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Child carrying a baby

Child carrying a baby on its back. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Orphanage school

Orphanage school
MODEL RELEASED. Orphanage school. Pupils focussing on a teacher (not seen) during a lesson. Photographed in Gulu, Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Girl at a refugee camp, Uganda

Girl at a refugee camp, Uganda
MODEL RELEASED. Girl at a refugee camp in a rural region of Gulu, Uganda. Northern Uganda is the site of an armed rebellion by the Lords Resistance Army

Background imageThird World Collection: Ugandan nuns

Ugandan nuns walking along a road. These are Catholic nuns, part of the Sacred Heart Sisters organisation. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Polluted river running through a Malaysian slum

Polluted river running through a Malaysian slum

Background imageThird World Collection: Coffee plantation

Coffee plantation. Drying racks for coffee beans at a coffee plantation. Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee plant (Coffea sp.)

Background imageThird World Collection: Sheep herd

Sheep herd
Sheep (Ovis aries) herd grazing in a dry field. Photographed in Essaouira, Morocco

Background imageThird World Collection: Rice grains drying

Rice grains drying on woven mats. A woman is spreading the grains out to help them dry. Photographed in Cambodia

Background imageThird World Collection: Child holding a kid

Child holding a kid
MODEL RELEASED. Child holding a kid in her arms. The goats mother is at left. Photographed in Gulu, Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Jakarta, 1976 - 2004

Jakarta, 1976 - 2004
Jakarta, Indonesia. Satellite image showing the growth of Jakarta, on the island of Java in Indonesia. Each square is 40 kilometres wide

Background imageThird World Collection: Hepatitis E virus particle, artwork

Hepatitis E virus particle, artwork
Hepatitis E virus particle, computer artwork. This virus is a non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus that causes hepatitis E. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver

Background imageThird World Collection: Himba kraal, Namibia

Himba kraal, Namibia. Aerial photograph of a kraal (livestock enclosure) of the Himba people of northern Namibia. The Himba are pastoral and nomadic, tending herds of goats and cattle

Background imageThird World Collection: Mud bricks drying, Sudan

Mud bricks drying, Sudan
Mud bricks drying in the sun prior to being fired. These mud bricks are at Wau, Warrap, Bahr el-Ghazal, Sudan. Photographed during work for Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART)

Background imageThird World Collection: Birds sitting on a boat

Birds sitting on a boat, Lake Victoria, Kenya. Herons perched on the edge of a fishing boat, and an ibis taking off in flight. Lake Victoria, Kenya

Background imageThird World Collection: Fisherman, Lake Victoria, Kenya

Fisherman, Lake Victoria, Kenya
Fisherman holding a bowl of freshly caught fish on his shoulders, Lake Victoria, Kenya

Background imageThird World Collection: Woman sorting fish, Kenya

Woman sorting fish, Kenya. The sardine-like fish, known locally as omena (Rastrineobola argentea), were caught in Lake Victoria

Background imageThird World Collection: Child patient, Uganda

Child patient, Uganda
MODEL RELEASED. Child patient lying in a hospital bed, with a visitor keeping vigil. Photographed at St. Marys Hospital in Lacor, Gulu, Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Pepper cultivation, Vietnam

Pepper cultivation, Vietnam
Pepper cultivation. Peppers laid out to dry outside a village building. A wide variety of plants with fruits called pepper are grown for use as food, but the most common are the Capsicum peppers

Background imageThird World Collection: River garden, Laos

River garden, Laos
River garden. Vegetable garden being cultivated on the exposed banks of a river during the dry season. Water from the river is used to irrigate the crops. Photographed in Attapeu district, Laos

Background imageThird World Collection: Medical blood analysis

Medical blood analysis. Glass slides being used in a hospital laboratory to analyse a blood sample from a patient, to help diagnose diseases. Photographed at St. Marys Hospital in Lacor, Gulu, Uganda

Background imageThird World Collection: Bee hive in a tree

Bee hive in a tree
Bee hive, covered in bees, in a tree. Photographed in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Washing, India

Washing, India
Washing. Woman washing clothes by hand. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Wind turbines, India

Wind turbines, India
Wind turbines. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Background imageThird World Collection: Wind turbine, India

Wind turbine, India
Wind turbine. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity

Background imageThird World Collection: Gadi Sagar Tank, India

Gadi Sagar Tank, India
Gadi Sagar Tank, showing two pavilions. This manmade reservoir was built in 1367 and was once Jaisalmers sole water supply. Photographed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Desert oasis, India

Desert oasis, India
Desert oasis. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Alphabet written in chalk

Alphabet written in chalk on an old rusty metal door. Photographed in Rajasthan, India

Background imageThird World Collection: Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet with reflection of lake

Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet with reflection of lake

Background imageThird World Collection: Sri Lanka, Elephant feeds at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage near Kegalle (Elephant maximus)

Sri Lanka, Elephant feeds at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage near Kegalle (Elephant maximus)

Background imageThird World Collection: World famous Taj Mahal temple burial site at sunset with young boy on camel

World famous Taj Mahal temple burial site at sunset with young boy on camel from Yamuna River with reflection in town of Agra India (MR)

Background imageThird World Collection: Monkey in jungle

Monkey in jungle of Ranthambore National Park famous for tigers in Rajastan India

Background imageThird World Collection: The quiet peaceful World Famous Taj Mahal at sunrise with reflrection one of the wonders of

The quiet peaceful World Famous Taj Mahal at sunrise with reflrection one of the wonders of the world in Agra India

Background imageThird World Collection: World famous Taj Mahal temple reflection at sunset from Yamuna River in town of Agra India

World famous Taj Mahal temple reflection at sunset from Yamuna River in town of Agra India

Background imageThird World Collection: Africa, Togo. Lome

Africa, Togo. Lome Voodoo Fetish Market. Local market where animal bone, skin, and body parts are used in voodoo rituals. Pile of animal horns

Background imageThird World Collection: Africa, Togo. Capital

Africa, Togo. Capital city of Lome. Lome Voodoo Fetish Market. Local market, typical wooden masks & voodoo dolls used in rituals




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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of the Third World: From India's Enchanting Nights to Gambia's Artistic Heritage" A mesmerizing satellite image captures the bustling streets of India at night, showcasing the country's vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage. In Africa's enchanting Gambia, we delve into its capital city Banjul, where a local batik workshop reveals intricate elephant textiles that celebrate nature and craftsmanship. Nigeria's shanty towns portray resilience amidst adversity, reminding us of the challenges faced by communities striving for better living conditions. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India takes us back in time with Fort Mehrangarh - an architectural marvel adorned with colorful temples fit for royalty. Continuing our journey through Gambia’s capital city Banjul, we witness artisans' creativity firsthand as they skillfully hang their hand-made textiles in a local batik workshop. At Fort Mehrangarh in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, an evocative image captures a bearded character embodying the region’s regal history and timeless charm. The innocence of infancy shines through as we witness an adorable baby crawling towards new adventures and discoveries. A stunning satellite image showcases Korea at night - a testament to its modernity and technological advancements blending seamlessly with tradition. Tikal Maya Ruins in Guatemala take us on a journey back to ancient times as Pyramid #1 stands tall against lush greenery – remnants of an extraordinary civilization long gone but not forgotten. British singer Pauline Black commands the stage at Cov Aid concert held at Lanchester Polytechnic – her powerful voice echoing solidarity and hope for those less fortunate around the world. Coventry buskers Jimmy Jimmy (AKA James O Neil) and James Kemp captivate audiences with their soulful melodies during Cov Aid concert – music transcending boundaries and bringing people together.