Velar Grant
United Kingdom
EUROPE
Published and worldwide working freelance photographer.
In 2011 Velar Grant won Picture of The Year, 2nd Prize in Human Rights Observer in Germany.
In 2012 she begun working as freelancer, mainly in Europe and Middle East, focusing on human rights and sociological changes and simultaneously experimenting with her own fine art projects in both, studio and in the field.
Currently living and working in London,U.K.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/velargrant/
http://500px.com/varessa2008
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Copyright 2013
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by Velar GrantThe Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is arguably the most sacred site recognized by the Jewish faith outside of the Temple Mount itself.
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by Velar GrantOn May Day in London, activists continued to strive for social and economic justice. For over a century, May 1st has been a chance for the working class and trade unions to stand for human and trade union rights.
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by Velar GrantThe funeral of Lady Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 until 1990, has taken place in London. Lady Thatcher died on 8 April following a stroke, at the age of 87.
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by Velar GrantOver 70 actors are taking part in Passion in the Square, and all the period costumes are bound to make a dramatic impact on the crowds who have gathered to watch the recreation of the Easter story.
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by Velar GrantEvery year London hosts a St. Patrick's parade with marching bands, floats, street performers and many more. The festival celebrates Irish culture and traditions with Saint Patrick considered one of the patron saints in Ireland.
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by Velar GrantMaslenitsa is traditionally a family event celebrating the end of winter and the start of spring. Russians in London marked this special occasion in the heart of the British capital, London.
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by Velar GrantThe legal status of Western Sahara and the question of sovereignty remains unresolved. The territory is contested between Morocco and the Polisario Front. It is considered a non self-governed territory by the United Nations.
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by Velar GrantThe Palestinian Authority was created by the 1993 Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. It was meant to be a provisional government of the occupied territories in Gaza and the West Bank.
