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Posted by Bee on 08 Oct 16:31

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Welcome to Edenbee's first funky competition, the first of many, so stay tuned. The prize is an A3 framed image of an old Dodge truck valued at €500 and was taken by photographer Fionn McCann in Bolivia in South America. Featured in his new exhibition "28".

“28” comprises of 28 extraordinary images from a journey through South America in 2006. Fionn’s experience meeting street children at the Elim orphanage – in the Santiago district of Cusco, Peru – was the original inspiration for “28”. Elim is seeking capital funding to build a library, workshop and accommodation for another 40 children and volunteer workers. The proceeds from Fionn McCann’s “28” show will go to assist this endeavor.

So be sure to check it out and bring your wallet too :-)))

Uyuni 1 is a beautiful and thought provoking image which depicts the resourcefulness of people in hardship. Recycled and maintained this gracious and trusty machine has had a full and hard working life by the great salt plains of Bolivia. To me it talks of our mismanagement of resources and a world needing balance. What does it say to you??

All you have to do to enter is comment below. For those of you outside the UK and Ireland we are offering 5 CDs see here donated by Warner Music. Sorry US Bees and beyond, carbon footprint and all of that!!!

The most creative and ingenious comments will be selected. Then our panel of judges, which includes the artist, will decide on the winner with the results posted on Friday the 17th following the exhibition. Go mad!!!

The exhibition opens on Friday the 10th of October with a drinks reception from 6-9pm and continues til 5pm Sunday 12th. Cutivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex St West Temple Bar Dublin 8

  1. jpadgett12 replied about 1 year ago

    That's a very unique photograph and it show a lot of usefulness.

  2. Majo

    Majo replied about 1 year ago

    great photograph. i am southamerican, so i even love it more.

  3. zedzdead

    zedzdead replied about 1 year ago

    I bet the Stig could get it round the Top Gear track faster than the Pagani Zonda

  4. Londoli

    Londoli replied about 1 year ago

    There's only so long you can Dodge peak oil!!!

  5. gg66 replied about 1 year ago

    I'd love to know it's CO2 emissions...

  6. isanyongoingto

    isanyongoingto replied about 1 year ago

    Great for CAR POOLING....

  7. dexter

    dexter replied about 1 year ago

    reminds me of boxer from animal farm...
    except the bolivians aren't pigs...
    and it's not a talking horse...
    and it will never be turned into glue...
    and that's so sad...
    i'm too upset to continue...
    es la wawa mas chevere
    x

  8. Nomad replied about 1 year ago

    Dodgy brakes, gear box fell out, leaking radiator, blown speakers, it was at this point that Red Bull decided it was time for a trade in...

  9. eoghan

    eoghan replied about 1 year ago

    Gorgeous photograph.

  10. davidmead

    davidmead replied about 1 year ago

    Goes to show if you build something with the thought that it is meant to last, it will - way beyond it's intended life-span.

  11. jdgraffam

    jdgraffam replied about 1 year ago

    The dodge is mumbling, "Wash me."

  12. jdgraffam

    jdgraffam replied about 1 year ago

    **burp**

  13. Bee

    Bee replied about 1 year ago

    What the truck are you looking at!!

  14. Aster

    Aster replied about 1 year ago

    This is the Dodge - I only use it for school runs ... my other car is a Prius!

  15. Àrry

    Àrry replied about 1 year ago

    ***KISS ME*IM AN ELECTRIC MUSCLE CAR ***
    (& my HEART is GREEN;)! )

  16. Buddhitree replied about 1 year ago

    battered.. bruised... & beautiful

  17. Fleur replied about 1 year ago

    One dodgy mudda trucker...

  18. thirdquarterof replied about 1 year ago

    Used a truck just like that to keep my hens in, worked a treat..

  19. Beethere replied about 1 year ago

    Your eyes light the way, your battered smile drives me...through dust and desert you lead me home.

  20. riamcc replied about 1 year ago

    RIP. Let me Rust In Peace.

  21. Layla replied about 1 year ago

    I know the competition's over, just thought I'd add that for US participants, you could add like free iTunes download of great artists, or free investment voucher into www.Slicethepie.com artists, or eg free carbon-offset certificate, or donation to a green/human rights organisation (among a few reputable ones) of their choice...?

    Might be an idea to promote some lesser-known orgs & great projects too...?

    As for the old dodge, I'm amazed at the resourcefulness of 'third world' countries too..
    It's the 'zero waste' vs. 'energy efficiency' debate, but I'm happy the dodge is reused.. maybe there could be like a project teaching 2nd hand car users how to use less fuel & more environmentally friendly options - or eg a company selling eco-friendly modifications to existing gear?

  22. Beethere replied 11 months ago

    Hey, so who won the competition then?! Been waiting with bated breath since October!!!

  23. Busybee

    Busybee replied 11 months ago

    The winner was Dexter http://www.edenbee.com/users/dexter

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