Mariusz Smiejek
United Kingdom
EUROPE
My name is Mariusz Smiejek and I'm a freelance photographer based in Belfast.
Ever since I remember I was fascinated by other cultures, people and travel.
I feel very fortunate that my dreams became my reality.
For 10 years now I've been traveling around the Europe, Middle East and Latin America, until this day I have visited more than 20 countries.I have shot countless travel and editorial features for some of the leading publications in the world.
My pictures have appeared in National Geographic, BBC, National Geographic Traveler among many others.
My customers include: National Geographic, Aviva, Unison UK, The National United Arab Emirates and many more.
I participated in photography workshops with National Geographic photographer Tomasz Tomaszewski and National Geographic editor in chief Marcin Jamkowski.
My pictures are available through the National Geographic Image Collection in USA.
My website:
http://www.mariuszsmiejek.com
Blog:
http://mariuszsmiejek.wordpress.com
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In the very center of Belfast some young Irish teenagers sang Irish songs (Including those about IRA) and seeing the police, chanted "RUC" (Royal Ulster Constabulary) for a while, but then calmed down and turned to more traditional celebrations.
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St Patrick`s parade in Belfast attracted local people and tourists likewise. There have been some fears that the presence of so many Irish flags can spark some tensions, but everybody tends to enjoy the holiday spirit more than the existing divisions
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Chinese New Year celebration is held in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, organized by Chinese Welfare Association. They are celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Snake.
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Loyalist flag protests have cost police £15m so far, and the protest continue. Loyalists have been protesting for two months due to the Belfast City hall removing the Union Jack flag aside from select days.
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Belfast City Hall crowded with over three thousand people standing up for an end of violence around flag protest.
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Riots erupt in Belfast following a Loyalist protest. There are conflicting reports as to what caused the melee.
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Demonstrations erupted in Belfast just minutes after the council voted to change its policy on the Union flag. A number of loyalist protesters attempted to gain access into Belfast City Hall and as many as five police officers were reported injured.
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Demonstrations erupted in Belfast just minutes after the council voted to change its policy on the Union flag. A number of loyalist protesters attempted to gain access into Belfast City Hall and as many as five police officers were reported injured.
