Jacob Riis: Pionero de la Fotografía de Reforma Social

Uno de los hechos más significativos sobre Jacob Riis es que fue un pionero reformador social, periodista y fotógrafo danés-estadounidense que expuso las duras condiciones de vida de los pobres en la ciudad de Nueva York durante finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX. Nacido en 1849 en Ribe, Dinamarca, Riis emigró a los Estad…

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A piping plover in full aggressive mode. This week seems to have had a lot of bird drama in the Rockaways area. The piping plovers, American oystercatchers, and tree swallows were all visibly fighting over nesting spots.

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Some harlequin ducks preening in the ocean. I especially like the right-hand duck which has rolled onto its back to preen its belly.

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A semipalmated sandpiper on an algae covered jetty at Breezy Point.

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An American Oystercatcher landing at Breezy Point.

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