Argentina is largely homogeneous in its racial composition. As a result, they haven’t had to endure the anti-racism hysteria that’s gripped the rest of the world: They are simply not constrained by the same pieties and orthodoxies surrounding racial discourse internally. And, as a people, they don’t much give a shit what’s happening outside their borders. What you are seeing online, in response to provocations, is the sum of those facts: an unrestrained specie of trolling in defense of their team and country. Admirable.
The attempt to sabotage a photographer’s chances ended up creating the most memorable image of his career.
Everyone at the regional zoo photography competition knew he was the favorite. Year after year, his elephant photographs stood out, and he had earned a reputation for being one of the friendliest people there, always gracious even when others hoped someone else would finally take the top prize.
So when a zoo insider quietly helped a competing friend, they thought they had found the perfect way to stop him. He was assigned the worst elephant viewing slot of the day, a time when the elephants were usually resting and inactive. Since his winning images often showcased their strength, movement, and personality, it seemed like a guaranteed disadvantage. He realized exactly what was happening, but instead of arguing or complaining, he simply picked up his camera and headed in as if nothing had changed.
When he arrived, he found an elephant peacefully resting among a pile of old tires, completely still, with a small butterfly perched on its trunk. Rather than trying to force a dramatic shot, he patiently waited. Moments later, the elephant opened its eyes and awkwardly crossed them to look at the butterfly sitting inches from its face.
The result was one of the funniest and most unexpected wildlife photographs anyone at the event had ever seen. 😂
The image went on to win the competition and quickly spread far beyond it, becoming a reminder that sometimes the obstacle meant to hold you back ends up leading directly to your greatest opportunity.
@fdchola Eso si, a veces no se atienden mucho a la consigna de (exclusivamente) música disco de los 80s y 90s y por ahí te tiran algo de Taylor Swift 😂