Bucharest under the surface

Their home is in tunnels running under the city that forms part of a network carrying hot water pipes. There is no natural light except the ambient right around the entrance. Rubbish is strewn everywhere and across the floor. And there are children who say they are 16, but look no older than 10, sniffing glue from dirty bags. These children and teenagers say this "home" is their best option. Behind the Grozavesti Metro Station in downtown Bucharest they live their secret lives...

About

30y.o photographer with a 4-year degree in photojournalism obtained at the Danish School of Journalism. I am a freelance photojournalist specializing in feature picture stories, film documentaries and narrative web-specials – Previous winner in Best Of Photojournalism 2005/2006 and
honrable mentions in China Humanity Photo Awards 2006 and China International Press Photo Awards 2006…more info on my websites:

www.poulmadsen.com / www.bombayfc.com / www.photomondo.dk

Feel free to contact me for any info / assignments.

.::NEW WEB DOCUMENTARY IS OUT::.BUCHAREST BELOW GROUND::. – www.bombayfc.com/bucharest_uk/

Poul Madsen's current location:
Aarhus, Denmark

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Bucharest under the surface

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