{"id":7205,"date":"2025-09-09T12:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikilovesafrica.net\/?p=7205"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:56:13","slug":"at-the-very-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikilovesafrica.net\/fr\/at-the-very-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAt the very beginning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2nd Prize goes to the image: \u2018At the very beginning.\u2019 by Aabdulazim (Egypt), Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0 <\/em>Download Link<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

An in-depth look at Wiki Loves Africa\u2019s International Photography 2nd Prize winner: \u201cAt the very beginning\u201d by Ahmed Mahmoud Abdulazim (Egypt)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cOne photograph is always worth a thousand words.\u201d \u2014\u00a0 <\/em>Ahmed Mahmoud Abdulazim<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bathed in the pale light of early morning, an elderly Egyptian farmer sits astride his first corn harvest of the day, borne by a donkey, making his way along a dirt path. Dressed in a white thobe, his figure is framed by diagonal rays of light and soft, delicate shadow beneath him.\u00a0 It\u2019s a moment of quiet dignity \u2014 an intimate glimpse into the enduring rituals of agricultural life and the unbroken connection between land, labour, and sustenance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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For photographer Abdulazim<\/strong>, the image reflects both tradition and resilience:
\u201cA traditional farmer starts his day in the harvest season by harvesting some corns [sic] while riding his traditional means of transportation,\u201d<\/em> he explains.<\/p>\n

File:My personal portrait.jpg<\/a> by Aabdulazim, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Capturing the scene through the lens of this year\u2019s Farm to Plate<\/strong> theme deepened his awareness of the human effort behind food production: \u201cI\u2019ve realised how much time and effort it takes for just a simple meal!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The jury was equally moved by the photograph\u2019s understated power. Juror Alan Levine<\/strong> reflected on his own evolving perception of the image: \u201cIn the third round, I first rated this photo low, that it was ordinary, but the more I studied the composition, the more I liked it. It has strong visual elements and ideal placement of the man and donkey on the left third, and the rays of light from the top right give it an almost spiritual presence. The pure white of his clothing amplifies this, and the lines of the road draw you deeper into the frame. Finally, the idea of basic tasks being done efficiently in the era of machines brings a strong sense of humanity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

For Abdulazim, winning the Wiki Loves Africa prize has helped grow an audience for his work: \u201cWinning in the Wiki Loves Africa competition had a positive impact on my work and on the interaction and engagement of my followers due to the excellent reputation of the competition over the years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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To download Ahmed\u2019s winning photograph from Wikimedia Commons,\u00a0click here!<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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