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At Christmas 2008, I made a series of portraits of homeless people in Budapest, walking through the most important metro stations, bunkers and shelters. Photography is the best tool for comprihending something new to me or rather difficult to understand. By seeing it as a photograph, I usually get to the solution, or at least get an explanation for my more important questions. Before starting the job, I had big plans, I excelled in the role of a rescuer, I thought that I would be able to help many people from the periphery of society back to the "right path" so that they could live in decent conditions similar to me. After finishing the series, I wasn't so optimistic anymore. All of those interviewed testified that they do not wish to return to their previous living conditions, because the current one is freer, more peaceful and more comfortable. They don't struggle with family resistance, existential problems, and don't have responsibility towards others. Thank you very much, they don't ask for rescue, because a life that looks miserable from the outside is security for them. After some thought, I came to the following conclusion: I accept them this way and respect their decision, but I can not understand. I don't personally support them with money, because in almost every case it is only enough until the next shot. Instead, I sponsor non-profit organizations that help them with food, medical care and hygiene packages.
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