“The Horses of Revolution“, by British photographer Walter Rothwell, winning project of the “Stories & Portfolio” section, will go on display at Aqvedotto Caffè on November 14th (Trieste Photo Days opening).

» The horses of the revolution.
At the Pyramids of Giza many people depend on tourism for their livelihoods, the animals that work for them depend on it for their very lives. After the Egyptian revolution of 2011 tourism collapsed in most parts of the country, in Giza, this had devastating consequences for the horse and camel owners, their families and their livestock. Working directly with tourists, giving them rides around the Pyramids, gave these men a relatively high income compared with many Egyptians and the number of animals swelled. Stables were everywhere in the local town and competition was intense. Then, after years of growth, nothing. The Cruise ships sailed past Egypt, the tour companies stayed away, excursions from the Red Sea resorts dried up, at the Pyramids only the locals and the dust remained, leaving hundreds of owners and thousands of animals with no livelihood. Ask any parent to make the choice between feeding their children or their animals.

» About The Author
After finishing a Photography Higher National Diploma at Bournemouth and Poole college of art and design, I ran a gallery in London and freelanced for various companies, newspapers and magazines. I then spent a period travelling, living in Europe and Asia working with NGO’s and undertaking personal projects. Now back living in London, working on commissions and long term personal projects. I have exhibited in Britain, Europe and the USA and have work held in private collections and the collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.