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#justsaying, Living in Jo'burg, South Africa

Split-second story: Contrasts and divides

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This week’s photo challenge: Split-Second Story – this week’s photo challenge is to  capture an image that tells a full story in a single frame.

In the foreground, the poor township of Alexandra, contrasted with the Sandton skyline in the distance. Alexandra is one of the poorest townships in South Africa. Sandton is one of the most affluent areas in the country. To live in Africa is to become unsurprised at such contrasts.

The contrast between rich and poor areas in Africa. The poor township of Alexandra in the foreground in contrasted with the rich Sandton skyline in the distance.
The contrast between rich and poor areas in Africa. The poor township of Alexandra in the foreground in contrasted with the rich Sandton skyline in the distance.