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Ans Westra (POTD) @PhotographerOfTheDay@mastodon.ozioso.online

Waiting for the release of protestors outside Magistrates’ Court, Wellington

#Magistrates’Court #Wellington #moe_tahurangi #Kōtuia #people #Demonstrations #Activists #NewZealandEuropean #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #photography #Protestmovements #Politicalissues #courts #undefined

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/40767188/source

The black and white photograph captures a group of individuals in what appears to be an outdoor urban setting, likely during the late 1960s or early '70s based on their attire. In focus are four men with serious expressions standing side by side; they seem contemplative or concerned as if awaiting something significant.

The man at center-left wears sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, exuding an air of nonchalance or perhaps defiance, contrasting the more somber demeanor around him. His relaxed posture contrasts sharply with his companions' attentive stances. The two men to his right are dressed in dark clothing; one is wearing glasses and has a mustache while clutching something small between his fingers.

The background suggests an urban environment bustling with activity or possibly protest, as inferred from the individuals present but not focused on by the photographer's attention. A woman stands at far left edge of frame partially cropped out—her presence adds to atmosphere yet remains anonymous due to her peripheral inclusion within this moment captured in time.

This image is notable for its candid portrayal of an apparent social or political gathering, offering viewers a window into historical activism and public expressions during that era.

Ans Westra (POTD) @PhotographerOfTheDay@mastodon.ozioso.online

Waiting for release of protesters outside magistrates' court, Wellington

#Wellington #MagistratesCourt #moe_tahurangi #Kōtuia #People #Demonstrations #Activists #NewZealandEuropean #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #photography #Protestmovements #Politicalissues #courts #undefined

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/40766710/source

The alt text for this image reads: "Waiting for release of protesters outside magistrates' court, Wellington." The black and white photograph captures a group of people standing in what appears to be an urban setting. Several individuals are prominently featured in the foreground with their attention directed towards something out of frame; one person is wearing sunglasses and a hat while another has glasses and facial hair.

In terms of visual details:

- There's a man on the left side, seemingly engrossed in thought.
- A central figure wears a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a scarf around his neck, and a jacket over casual attire. His arms are crossed, conveying a sense of contemplation or defiance.
- To his right stands another individual with glasses and facial hair; he's smoking.

The background is somewhat blurred but shows more people, suggesting the presence of a crowd. Some buildings can be seen further back, indicating that this gathering takes place in an urban environment near magistrates' court premises mentioned as context to the photograph.

Note: The exact date or event is not specified within the image itself; however, additional information from provided link suggests it was taken outside Magistrates Court and mentions waiting for release of protesters.

Ans Westra (POTD) @PhotographerOfTheDay@mastodon.ozioso.online

Young man and onlookers, Wellington

#Wellington #moe_tahurangi #Kōtuia #Women #Smoking #NewZealandEuropean #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #undefined

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/40740062/source

The black-and-white photograph features a group of four people outdoors. The central figure is a woman standing assertively with her fists clenched and fingers pointed forward, exuding confidence or perhaps anger. She wears a knee-length coat over a skirt, high-heeled boots, and has tousled hair indicative of the late 1970s fashion style.

Behind her stand three onlookers: two men and one woman, displaying various degrees of engagement with their surroundings—ranging from disinterest to mild contemplation. The man in the middle is casually dressed in a sweater and jeans, his arms crossed, suggesting indifference or reflection upon what's happening before him.

The setting appears rural or semi-rural; behind them are trees, shrubs, and an open field under overcast skies. Onlookers include three individuals: one woman standing with her hands on hips, another seated in the background, partially obscured by foliage, wearing a cap, and yet another man walking away from the scene.

The overall atmosphere is tense or dramatic due to the central figure's assertive stance contrasted against the calm demeanor of those around.

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