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Los Olvidados Guatemala

On November 5, 2020, after six days of continuous rain caused by Hurricane Eta, a landslide destroyed the village of Queja, killing 58 people. Within days, the mayor of San Cristobal Verapaz declared the area uninhabitable, a camposanto, a graveyard, and brought to an end all rescue efforts.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2022

Honorable Mention

Photojournalism

Professional

Los Olvidados Guatemala

On November 5, 2020, after six days of continuous rain caused by Hurricane Eta, a landslide destroyed the village of Queja, killing 58 people. Within days, the mayor of San Cristobal Verapaz declared the area uninhabitable, a camposanto, a graveyard, and brought to an end all rescue efforts.

About Artist

Harvey Castro

Harvey Castro (he/him) is a documentary photographer and multidisciplinary artist focusing on topics related to immigration, identity, diversity, and climate justice. As a photographer, immigrant, and person of color, Castro draws inspiration from his lived experience to engage with the people he photographs. This genuine engagement leads him to build relationships resulting in candid portraits and intimate scenarios taken in public and private spaces. His images often show the inadvertent dramas of everyday life. You notice those moments that signify a feeling, thought or emotion that reflects their condition, the distaste, or joy in their life. His images reflect the bonds of support and camaraderie within each community that make resistance possible against adversity and exclusion. Originally from Nicaragua, Castro lives and works in Oakland, California.

Harvey Castro

Photographic Areas of Focus

Alternative Process, Event & Wedding, Film/Analog, Fine Art, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Sports, Street, Travel

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United States of America

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