Circus (2012)
For some months I had the privilege to visit a circus backstage. The last year that wildlife was permitted in a circus. There might be some discussion going on about (wild) animals being used in the circus. In my observations the circus treated their animals with love and respect (!).
The circus business is slowly vanishing. It is a profession, with hard working conditions. All family members working from early morning until midnight. Rehearsing, performing, taking care of the animals and audience, building and breaking up their tents. Trekking from city to city.
I am really grateful for being given this opportunity, and thank the director and all artists for being so warm an welcoming and supportive.
All pictures taken with Hasselblad midrange analog film.