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11 May, 2025

The April 5 Protests Photographed from the Waist – My Rolleiflex Joins the Fray

By David Pauley

11 May, 2025

/ Protest Photography, /

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Geoff Chaplin on The April 5 Protests Photographed from the Waist – My Rolleiflex Joins the Fray
I can only second what has been said so far - I especially like the featured image and 'missing constitution'…
Curtis Heikkinen on The April 5 Protests Photographed from the Waist – My Rolleiflex Joins the Fray
Fine images! Thanks for taking part in the protests and for providing such artistic documentation. My wife and I participated…
brad s sprinkle on The April 5 Protests Photographed from the Waist – My Rolleiflex Joins the Fray
Hi David, great work especially considering the inclement weather. My wife and I braved a cold and windy day in…

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