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https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_01_01copy.jpghackman_160818_01_01copyMunicipal Works Foreman - Permet https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_1211_012_10-copy.jpghackman_1211_012_10-copyMushqeta. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/11https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_vlore_footballer.jpghackman_vlore_footballerFootballer, Vlorë. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/12https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160820_03_01copy.jpghackman_160820_03_01copyRoman Catholic Nun - Rubik https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/13https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_17_copy.jpghackman_17_copyRubik https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/14https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_22_2copy.jpghackman_22_2copySmall Market Landholder - Rubik https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/15https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_23_copy.jpghackman_23_copyTraditional Milliner - Krujë https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/16https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_15_copy.jpghackman_15_copyKrujë https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/17https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_18_b.jpghackman_18_bCaretaker and craftsman who rebuilt the altar and sanctuary in St Nicholas's Churc - Bezhetë. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/18https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_29_-3b.jpghackman_29_-3bThe original St Nicholas's Church was destroyed by the Communist regime and has since been complettely rebuilt. Bezhetë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/19https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_01_.jpghackman_01_Municipal Gardener - Permet. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/20https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_07_.jpghackman_07_Tattoo Artist - Durres. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/21https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_05_.jpghackman_05_Bus Attendant - Durres. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/22https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_06_.jpghackman_06_Beekeeper - Palase. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/23https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_16_.jpghackman_16_Valbona River https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Images/24https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_08_.jpghackman_08_Tyre Fitter - Vlore. https://robhackman.com/The-Albanians/Statement/1 https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/1 https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Statement/1 https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8829.jpghackman_180404_8829Looking east near the Albanian/Greek border, towards the source of the Vjosa River, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/2https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9211.jpghackman_180405_9211The Bënçë Tributary has two small hydro electricity plants and several more in planning. Albania. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/3https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9171.jpghackman_180404_9171Construction of the hydro electricity dam at Kalivaç, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/4https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7407-2.jpghackman_160819_7407-2 https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/5https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160817_7116.jpghackman_160817_7116Looking west up the Vjosa River with the village of Përpan in the foreground. This wide valley will be flooded by the hydroelectirc dam being built in the nearby village of Kalivaç. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/6https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160817_6953.jpghackman_160817_6953In the village of Novosel 18km from the river's mouth, yearly flooding of the Vjosa provides nutrients for the existence of rich grass lands for shepherds to graze their livestock. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/7https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160817_6907.jpghackman_160817_6907In Europe's poorest country, the Vjosa River provides an important part of local people's diet. Obstructing the river can have detrimental effects on fish stocks. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/8https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7556-2.jpghackman_160819_7556-2Looking downstream from Iliras over what would be the flood zone caused by the dam at Kalivaç. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7305-2.jpghackman_160818_7305-2Infrastructure investment has ensured that many villages such as Badëlonjë now have heavy load bridges bringing better tranport links and tourism. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7301-2.jpghackman_160818_7301-2Improved roads and bridges have brought international tourists such a these taking photographs of the old foot bridge at Badëlonjë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/11https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9086.jpghackman_180404_9086A German kayaker stands on the banks of the Vjosa after having just attempted to run the Lengaricë River, a tributary of the Vjosa River. However, the water level was to low due to the small hydroelectic plant diverting the tributary's flow from lengths of its course. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/12https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9248.jpghackman_180405_9248A businessman from the village of Iliras is concerned that his livelyhood will be threathened in the event of the Kalivaç hydroelectric dam being completed. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/13https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9284b.jpghackman_180405_9284bThe confluence of the Vjosa and the Shushices Rivers on the costal plains. The area of Selenicë has deposits of high quality bitumen, petroleum and gas. In antiquity these combustibles fed the Oracle of Eternal Fire, and an important place of pilgrimage associated to cults of the Nymphs. Inhabited by Illyrians prior to the Greek's founding the city of Apollonia in the 7th century B.C. the extraction of these resources is still of importance to the local economy. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/14https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8884.jpghackman_180404_8884The yearly flooding of the Vjosa River floods deposits fertile silt to the lower pastoral and agricultural land. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/15https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9109.jpghackman_180404_9109Men playing dominos in the Kutë Community Hall. Largely dependent on agriculture, this village's prime farmland will be flooded if a dam is built downstream at Poçem. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/16https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9092.jpghackman_180404_9092The agricultural land aouund the village of Kutë will be flooded if a dam at Poçem is built. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/17https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9174b.jpgOne of the two hydroelectirc dams proposed for the Vjosa River will be constructed near the village of Kalivaç, Albania.Kalivaç is the site of one of the two large hydroelectric dams to be built on the Vjosa River. Environmentalists are concerned that a dam will increase water temperatures resulting in algae blooms and poor water quality. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/18https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_131110_9535-2.jpghackman_131110_9535-2The historic town of Këlcyrë is situated at the entrance to the Këlcyrë Gorge which the Vjosa runs through on its way towards Tepelënë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/19https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180403_8755.jpgFootball Training, Përmet, Albania.Football team training at the stadium in Përmet. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/20https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7328-2.jpghackman_160818_7328-2Villages such as Petran rely on the Vjosa River for irrigation. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/21https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9165.jpghackman_180404_9165Construction of the dam at Kalivaç began in 2007 and has been halted several times since. It has presently stalled again but there is concern that the remaining 70% of the work yet to be completed will resume. At present the Vjosa still flows freely through the gorge at Kalivaç. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/22https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9129.jpghackman_180404_9129Village ot Kutë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/23https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9143.jpghackman_180404_9143Village shop in Kutë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/24https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9126.jpghackman_180404_9126Elderly men talking in the village centre of Kutë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/25https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9070.jpghackman_180404_9070Water expelled from the turbines at the hydroelectric plant on the Çarshovë tributary. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/26https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180403_8748.jpgNew Road AlbaniaNew and safer roads such as the link from Këlcyrë to Përmet are contributing to the increasing numbers of tourists to the region. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/27https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9262.jpghackman_180405_9262Businessmen and land owners of Qesarat regularly meet to discuss issues connected with the construction of a hydroelectric dam in Kalivaç, The majority of residents will loose land and property. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/28https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160817_7038.jpghackman_160817_7038A concession to two Turkish companies to build a 25 meter high dam at Poçem is the greatest concern to environmental groups due to the impact on surrounding and downstream habitats. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/29https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9048.jpghackman_180404_9048The banks of the Çarshovë Tributary. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/30https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8959.jpgHydro Electricity Plant on the Çarshovë, tributary, Albania.Construction of water diversion infrastructure for the hydroelectricity plant on the Çarshovë tributary contributes to soil erosion. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/31https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8950.jpgHydro Electricity Plant on the Çarshovë, tributary, Albania.One of the twenty three small hydroelectric power plants on the tributaries of the Vjosa River. Diverted water leaves stretches of the tributaries dry. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/32https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7367-2.jpghackman_160819_7367-2The Vjosa River provides aggregate and rocks for building material such as this river bed near Badilonjë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/33https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7363-2.jpghackman_160818_7363-2A footbridge is the only means of reaching the village of Kaludh. This romanticised village life attracts many tourists to the region. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/34https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180403_8822.jpghackman_180403_8822Energy derived from small hydroelectric power plants on the tributaries of the Vjosa River are fed into the grid at this substation in Përmet. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/35https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9205.jpghackman_180405_9205The Bënçë tributary has two small hydroelectricity plants and several more in planning. The resulting roads for access, pipes and poles impact negatively on the environment. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/36https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160817_7008.jpghackman_160817_7008The Vjosa supplies the important irrigation canal of Vjosë-Levan-Fier which irrigates the Myzeqe low plains south of Fier. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/37https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180405_9226.jpghackman_180405_9226Many small businesses in Illiras will be submerged in the event of the Kalivaç hydroelectric dam being completed. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/38https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8909.jpghackman_180404_8909The village of Çarshovë has a significant Aromanian (Vlach) population. In this area of Albania they were nomadic shepherds that migrated their livestock between the high mountains surrounding the Vjosa River and the lower pastures that bank the river. In later years they have settled in permanent housing. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/39https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_9078.jpghackman_180404_9078Maja e Dritës is the highest peak on the Nemërçkë mountain range which rises to the West of the Vjosa River, and runs from the Greek border to the city of Kalcyrë. It is a popular tourist stop to view its unspoilt panoramas. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/40https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180404_8942.jpghackman_180404_8942With the recent addition of a camping site in Çarshovë there has been a steady increase of tourism to the upper reaches of the Vjosa River in Albania. Nikon, owner of one of the two restaurants in the village welcomes the rise tourism. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/41https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7154-2.jpghackman_160818_7154-2Residents of the city of Përmet pump water for their daily needs. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/42https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7226-2.jpghackman_160818_7226-2Built in the 18th century, the Katiut Bridge spans the Lengaricë River, a tributary of the Vjosa River. Since the construction of a small hydroelectric plant situated upstream, it is continually low due to water diversions. Residents are concerned that the decrease in water will affect tourist numbers who visit its hot thermal springs. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/43https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7266-2-2.jpghackman_160818_7266-2-2The hydroelectric sub-statiion on the Lengaricë River is just one of the completed 23 small plants planned for the tributaries of the Vjosa River. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/44https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7181-2-2.jpghackman_160818_7181-2-2The city of Përmet is a regional hub for the increasing number of tourist that visit the Vjosa River. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/45https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7192-2.jpghackman_160818_7192-2Czech kayakers resting on the banks of the Vjosa River in Përmet. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/46https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160818_7292-2.jpghackman_160818_7292-2Robert Tabaku of Albturist operates rafting tours on the Vjosa River from Kalluth to Badëlonjë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/47https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7422-2.jpghackman_160819_7422-2Këlcyrë Gorge, Vjosa River. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/48https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7460-2.jpghackman_160819_7460-2View of the conflux of the Drino and Vjosa River from the city of Tepelenë is a natural beauty spot renowned for its clean water and natural surroundings. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/49https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7504-2.jpghackman_160819_7504-2The conflux of the Drino and Vjosa Rivers is rich habitat irrigated by numerous streams. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/50https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7529-2.jpghackman_160819_7529-2A shepherd leaves his flock under the watch of his dogs as he returns home for lunch. The furtile flood plains at the conflux of the Drino and Vjosa Rivers create rich pastures for the shepherds of Tepelenë. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/51https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7490-2.jpghackman_160819_7490-2Ali Pasha's castle in Tepelenë towers over bathers as they enjoy the cool waters of the Vjosa River at the height of summer. https://robhackman.com/Vjosa-River/Images/52https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160819_7575-2.jpghackman_160819_7575-2The beach near Poro where the Vjosa River enters the Adriatic Sea is a popular destination for locals. https://robhackman.com/News/1 https://robhackman.com/News/2 https://robhackman.com/News/3 https://robhackman.com/News/4 https://robhackman.com/News/5 https://robhackman.com/News/6 https://robhackman.com/News/7 https://robhackman.com/The-Last-Stand/Statement/1 https://robhackman.com/The-Last-Stand/Images/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_120914_MG_2405.jpghackman_120914_MG_2405 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https://robhackman.com/The-Last-Stand/Images/30https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_120911_MG_1823a.jpghackman_120911_MG_1823a https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Statement/1 https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Statement/2 https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_131209_0783.jpghackman_131209_0783Since the fall of communism in 1991, the capital Tiranë has grown at an exponential rate. Neighbouring villages such as Sauk have been engulfed by the rising population. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/2https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_120523_MG_9720.jpgRobert Hackman (copyright holder)Children of Burgajet walking to school on a new road constructed with funds from the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/3https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090621_MG_1908.jpghackman_090621_MG_1908A ship that had run aground is now standing upright and used as accommodaton on Durrës Beach. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/4https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080820_MG_2368.jpghackman_080820_MG_2368Saranda in the south has become a popular summer destination and as a result has seen a boom in construction. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/5https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130828_1.jpghackman_130828_1Looking towards Corfu from Borsh. This straight was once the setting for a tense stand off between the British navy and the Albanian defence force on what is referred to as the Corfu Channel Incident. This event is considered one of the earliest tensions of The Cold War. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/6https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080816_MG_0722-2.jpgLlogora Pass, AlbaniaLlogora Pass is a favourite scenic stop for Albanians to admire the view, take a photo and purchase local honey. One of contributing factors of under development and tribalism in the Balkans has been the lack of transport infrastucture. With no inland river system, huge areas have remained relatively isolated for centuries. The mountainous region prevented any serious railway lines and roads from being constructed. Only in the last 5 years have a solid network of roads been built which is helping bring prosperity and stability to the region. This image is from a larger ongoing body of work investigating the new corridors throught the Balkans. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/7https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130830_6869-2.jpghackman_130830_6869-2When the communist system collapsed in 1991, villages such as Piqeras suffered from mass migration and movement of residents to the capital Tiranë. The lack of young resulted in closure of schools. Today many still remain unused. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/8https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090409_MG_8793.jpghackman_090409_MG_8793Elbasan in central Albania has historically been an important city due to its location. During the Cold War, the People's Republic of China built heavy industry for the Albania. The greatest concentration of this activity was in Elbasan. Due to the unregulated environmental protection laws during and after the fall of communism, the soil of the surrounding area has become badly polluted. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130830_2-2.jpgChildren playing on the popular southern beach of Livadh. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130819_2-9.jpghackman_130819_2-9The Albania Rivera in the south is one of Albania's key tourist destinations. Today it attracts predominantly young travellers to its pristine beaches and late night musical events. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/11https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081121_MG_6125.jpghackman_081121_MG_6125Early morning fishing on Lake Shkodra, northern Albania. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/12https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090102_MG_7679.jpghackman_090102_MG_7679Temporary shop in the capital Tiranë. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/13https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130815_5814.jpghackman_130815_5814As the capital Tiranë developed, land prices began to increase thus resulting in Roma communities evicted from their homes to make way for middle class housing. A long established community in Rruga Kavajes were suddenly evicted on the 12th of August 2013 . No appropraite accomodation was given to them and they live on the street and amongst the demolition with out adequate water, shelter and sanitation. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/14https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130813_2-3.jpghackman_130813_2-3As the capital Tiranë developed, land prices began to increase thus resulting in Roma communities evicted from their homes to make way for middle class housing. A long established community in Rruga Kavajes were suddenly evicted on the 12th of August 2013 . No appropraite accomodation was given to them and they live on the street and amongst the demolition with out adequate water, shelter and sanitation. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/15https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130813_A2A5744-copy-copy2.jpgFamily living on the site of their previous home.As the capital Tiranë developed, land prices began to increase thus resulting in Roma communities evicted from their homes to make way for middle class housing. A long established community in Rruga Kavajes were suddenly evicted on the 12th of August 2013 . No appropraite accomodation was given to them and they live on the street and amongst the demolition with out adequate water, shelter and sanitation. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/16https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0587.jpghackman_090615_MG_0587Bunec on the southern riviera. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/17https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090409_8783.jpghackman_090409_8783Albania is predominantly mountainous, however the central regions are low lying hills that diminish to flat farmland as they approach the coast. Gracen between the capital Tiranë and Elbasan is a labyrinth such hills and fertile valleys. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/18https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150610_4645.jpghackman_150610_4645A caretaker reading Bektashi text in the meeting room adjasent to the dollma teqe (Bektashi place of worship) at Kruja within the castle walls. Bektashism is a dervish sect originating from Anatolia and later moving its headquarters to Albania where it is recognised as one of the major religions alongside Catholicism, Sunni Islam and Greek Orthodoxy. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/19https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080811_MG_0140.jpghackman_080811_MG_0140In 1988 the Pyramid in Tirana was built as a museum to the Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha. Co-designed by his daughter to house her father's writings and depictions of his life. With the war in Kosovo, the Pyramid became a HQ for NATO. Later abandond it stood empty for many years except for the back half of it inhabited by Top TV Channel. It was to be demolished, but due to a public petition in 2017 it was protected and today it has been renovated and cosmetically altered and now used as an IT hub. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/20https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150813_5178.jpghackman_150813_5178Inside the Pyramid in the Albanian capital Tirana. Originall built as a museum in memory of Enver Hoxha the communist dictator today it is being transformed into a space for technology. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/21https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_131219_1164.jpghackman_131219_1164Built in 1776, the Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) in the northern city of Shkodra is one of the most important religious buildings in Albania. Renowned for its Ottoman architecture and lead copulas, which were later pillaged by the Austrian army in 1916. The mosque was closed from 1967 when the communist party banned all religious activity only to become the rallying point for all faiths when communism fell 23 years later. The english adventurer Edith Durham was given the honour of entering the mosque, much to the disdain of many international consulars who for years had been requesting a tour of the mosque. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/22https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_180406_9335.jpghackman_180406_9335Frescos in the Franciscan church of Shkodra depicting the communist persecution and murder of Fransican monks during the communist reign, Shkodra, Albania. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/23https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_131101_8851.jpghackman_131101_8851A family overlooks Lake Ohrid in south eastern Albania. One of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe (288m), Ohrid is home to more than 200 endemic speices. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/24https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_131102_8889.jpghackman_131102_8889Morning exercise at the National War Cemetery above Korça, Albania. November 2013. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/25https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090813_MG_2143_b.jpgSwimming at Seman BeachBunkers litter the beach at Seman which is also a popular swimming beach. Many drownings have occurred due to submerged bunkers and have since been removed. Seman, Albania, August 2009. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/26https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081117_MG_5282copy.jpgWedding dress shop in Bathorë, Albania.As Albania enters an era of democracy for the first time its long and ancient history its citizens clamor to get a foot hold on the free market economy. Their enthusiasm and energy create unusual juxtapositions with the environment resulting in an organised chaos. After the fall of communism people were able to move to the capital Tirana in hope of finding working and improving their living conditions. The rural outskirts to the north of the city were squatted and built apon without planning permission. The magnitude of this migration and activity is so great that the government has no alternative but to approve these developments and incorporate them into the municpality. Bathorë August 2008. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/27https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080819_MG_1903.jpghackman_080819_MG_1903Sali Berisha (PM of Albania) at opening ceremony of the new road being built to the castle at Old Borsh, Albania. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/28https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130916_7995.jpghackman_130916_7995Conference of Pezë celebrations 16th September. This small village near to the capital was host to various groups fighting against fasicst occupiers of WW2. Later this village would be remembered as the founding of the Communist Party and it HQ. The old faithful of the Communist Party today celebrating the dictator Enver Hoxha and his rule. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/29https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_121121_MG_4285.jpgRobert Hackman (copyright holder)Preparations for the celebration of Albania's 100 years of independence in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana. In the lead up to the 28th of November 2012 celebrations, Albnians enjoyed having their photographs taken infront of the national flag. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/30https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080811_MG_0140.jpghackman_080811_MG_0140In 1988 the Pyramid in Tirana was built as a museum to the Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha. Co-designed by his daughter to house her father's writings and depictions of his life. With the war in Kosovo, the Pyramid became a HQ for NATO. Later abandond it stood empty for many years except for the back half of it inhabited by Top TV Channel. It was to be demolished, but due to a public petition in 2017 it was protected and today it has been renovated and cosmetically altered and now used as an IT hub. https://robhackman.com/An-Eagle's-Tale/Images/31https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150813_5178.jpghackman_150813_5178Inside the Pyramid in the Albanian capital Tirana. Originall built as a museum in memory of Enver Hoxha the communist dictator today it is being transformed into a space for technology. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Statement---English/1 https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Statement---Shqip/1 https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080815_MG_0643-copy.jpghackman_080815_MG_0643-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/2https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080825_MG_3678_HDR-copy.jpghackman_080825_MG_3678_HDR-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/3https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080822_MG_3135-copy.jpghackman_080822_MG_3135-copyHotel nightwatchman's accommodation, Sarandë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/4https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080822_MG_3162-copy.jpghackman_080822_MG_3162-copyHotel nightwatchman's accommodation, Sarandë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/5https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_121123hackman_121123_MG_4818-copy.jpghackman_121123hackman_121123_MG_4818-copyHouse built over a artillery bunker now used as a store room, Gjonme, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/6https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_121123hackman_121123_MG_4796-copy.jpghackman_121123hackman_121123_MG_4796-copyHouse built over a artillery bunker now used as a store room, Gjonme, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/7https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160802_6151.jpgGreek Orthodox shrine, Lin, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/8https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_160802_6073.jpghackman_160802_6073Greek Orthodox shrine, Lin, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090614_MG_0237-copy-copy.jpghackman_090614_MG_0237-copy-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080825_MG_3555_HDR-copy.jpghackman_080825_MG_3555_HDR-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/11https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_121122_MG_4465-copy.jpghackman_121122_MG_4465-copyPrototype for backpacker's hostel, Tale, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/12https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_121122_MG_4404.jpghackman_121122_MG_4404Prototype for backpacker's hostel, Tale, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/13https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080815_MG_0497-copy.jpghackman_080815_MG_0497-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/14https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080825_MG_3670_HDR-copy.jpghackman_080825_MG_3670_HDR-copyCafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/15https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081118_MG_5479.jpghackman_081118_MG_5479Agricultural barn for cattle, Muçaj, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/16https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081118_MG_5384.jpghackman_081118_MG_5384Agricultural barn for cattle, Muçaj, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/17https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090614_MG_0243.jpghackman_090614_MG_0243Cafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/18https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080825_MG_3586.jpghackman_080825_MG_3586Cafe, Mali i Robit, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/19https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080821_MG_2504-copy.jpghackman_080821_MG_2504-copyHotel storage area, Sarandë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/20https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080821_MG_2516_HDR-copy.jpghackman_080821_MG_2516_HDR-copyHotel storage area, Sarandë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/21https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081121_MG_6345_HDR-copy.jpghackman_081121_MG_6345_HDR-copyTattoo studio, Bajzë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/22https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081121_MG_6326-copy.jpghackman_081121_MG_6326-copyTattoo studio, Bajzë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/23https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080823_MG_3225.jpghackman_080823_MG_3225Kitchen storage area for cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/24https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080823_MG_3349.jpghackman_080823_MG_3349Kitchen storage area for cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/25https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0620.jpghackman_090615_MG_0620Beachside cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/26https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080823_MG_3261.jpghackman_080823_MG_3261Beachside cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/27https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0598.jpghackman_090615_MG_0598Abandoned cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/28https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080823_MG_3355-2.jpghackman_080823_MG_3355-2Abandoned cafe, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/29https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081122_MG_6772_HDR-copy.jpghackman_081122_MG_6772_HDR-copyAgricultural barn for livestock, Vorë e Vjetër, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/30https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081122_MG_6742_HDR-copy.jpghackman_081122_MG_6742_HDR-copyAgricultural barn for livestock, Vorë e Vjetër, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/31https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090412_MG_9636.jpghackman_090412_MG_9636Household storage area, Maliq, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/32https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090412_MG_9644-copy.jpghackman_090412_MG_9644-copyHousehold storage area, Maliq, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/33https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090412_MG_9686-2-copy.jpghackman_090412_MG_9686-2-copyBar, Bilisht, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/34https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090412_MG_9674.jpghackman_090412_MG_9674Bar, Bilisht, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/35https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090414_MG_9980-copy.jpghackman_090414_MG_9980-copyFish restaurant (restaurant built over an artillery bunker which is encased by internal walls), Durrës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/36https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090414_MG_9966-copy.jpghackman_090414_MG_9966-copyFish restaurant (restaurant built over an artillery bunker which is encased by internal walls), Durrës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/37https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090618_MG_1608-copy.jpghackman_090618_MG_1608-copyOffice and rest area for stone aggregate plant, Kukës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/38https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090618_MG_1613-copy.jpghackman_090618_MG_1613-copyOffice and rest area for stone aggregate plant, Kukës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/39https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090107_MG_7996.jpghackman_090107_MG_7996Bunker used for storing hay, Barbullinjë, Albania https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/40https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150601_3938.jpghackman_150601_3938Bunker used for storing hay, Barbullinjë, Albania https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/41https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150605_4552-copy.jpghackman_150605_4552-copyHotel built over an artillery bunker, Durrës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Outside-|-Inside/42https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090414_MG_9928-copy.jpghackman_090414_MG_9928-copyHotel built over an artillery bunker, Durrës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080816_MG_0851-2-copy.jpghackman_080816_MG_0851-2-copyBarbeque area built around an infantry bunker, Livadh, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/2https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080817_MG_1172.jpghackman_080817_MG_1172Painted bunkers, Qeparo, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/3https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080818_MG_1418.jpghackman_080818_MG_1418Painted bunker supporting metal frame, Borsh, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/4https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_080821_MG_2712-copy.jpghackman_080821_MG_2712-copyBunker rubble used as land fill for land reclamation, Sarandë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/5https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081119__MG_5711-copy.jpghackman_081119__MG_5711-copyFence, Shëngjin, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/6https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081119__MG_5780bun-copy.jpghackman_081119__MG_5780bun-copyDestroyed bunkers for metal reclamation, Shëngjin, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/7https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081120_MG_5878-copy.jpghackman_081120_MG_5878-copyWater tank elevation for carwash, Bërdicë e Sipërme, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/8https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_081120_MG_5967_HDR.jpghackman_081120_MG_5967_HDRHousehold incinerator, Zogaj, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090106_MG_7839.jpghackman_090106_MG_7839Support for electricity pole, Rrogozhinë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090411_MG_9506-copy.jpghackman_090411_MG_9506-copyPolitical party slogan, Udënisht, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/11https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090413_MG_9870-copy.jpghackman_090413_MG_9870-copyInfantry bunker encapsulated in a wall, Lazarat, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/12https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090413_MG_9923_HDR-copy.jpghackman_090413_MG_9923_HDR-copyBridge constructed from bunker entrances, Dushku i Madh, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/13https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0375_copy.jpghackman_090615_MG_0375_copyPainted bunker, Himarë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/14https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0485_copy-2.jpghackman_090615_MG_0485_copy-2Plinth for memorial stone, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/15https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0608-copy.jpghackman_090615_MG_0608-copyCafe steps, Bunec, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/16https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0725-copy.jpghackman_090615_MG_0725-copyPainted bunkers, Ksamil, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/17https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090615_MG_0812-copy.jpghackman_090615_MG_0812-copyPainted bunker, Ksamil, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/18https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090616hackman_090616_MG_0966.jpghackman_090616hackman_090616_MG_0966Roadside curbs, Orikum, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/19https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090621_MG_1850-copy.jpghackman_090621_MG_1850-copyBunkers used for land reclamation, Durrës, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/20https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090809_MG_1998.jpghackman_090809_MG_1998Rubbish point, Livadh, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/21https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_090812_MG_2034.jpghackman_090812_MG_2034Cafe seating platform, Himarë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/22https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_110824_MG_9449-copy.jpghackman_110824_MG_9449-copyFooting support for advertising billboard, Rrogozhinë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/23https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_120525_MG_1027.jpghackman_120525_MG_1027Advertising, Tiranë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/24https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_130911_7634-copy.jpghackman_130911_7634-copyMemorial to Roman Catholic priests murdered by the communist regime, Krajnë, Albania. https://robhackman.com/Metamorphosis/Infantry-Bunkers/25https://robhackman.com/pf-media/hackman_150603_4196-copy.jpghackman_150603_4196-copyInfantry used to elevate a solar panel for a caravan park, Piskopat, Albania. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/1https://robhackman.com/pf-media/Australiacopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Australia, Uluru landscape, smoothed skin, slimmer nose, fuller lips, lengthened neckAustralia. Edited with all beauty sliders at 100%, looped ten times. Set before Uluru and gum trees. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/2https://robhackman.com/pf-media/ItalianMonaLisacopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Italy, river valley at dusk, reduced jawline, brighter skin, stronger smile shapeItaly. Each pass at 100% and looped ten times to reveal cumulative bias. Italian river valley view. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/3https://robhackman.com/pf-media/USAcopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, USA, Statue of Liberty backdrop, extended neck, narrowed jawline, shortened philtrumUnited States of America. Every beauty slider at 100%, output looped ten times. American landscape with Liberty. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/4https://robhackman.com/pf-media/Swedencopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Sweden, alpine forest and cottage, raised brows, widened eyes, refined chinSweden. Max settings and ten loops to show standardisation. Nordic forest and cottage. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/5https://robhackman.com/pf-media/Philippinescopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Philippines, palms and volcano, widened eyes, narrowed jaw, plumper lipsPhilippines. Max settings applied and looped ten times. Tropical palms and volcano backdrop. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/6https://robhackman.com/pf-media/Colombiacopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Colombia, rainforest with parrots, slimmer nose, fuller lips, longer neckColombia. All beauty sliders at 100%, reprocessed ten times. Tropical setting with parrots. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/7https://robhackman.com/pf-media/ChinaMonaLisacopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, China, mountain lake backdrop, porcelain skin, narrowed jaw, widened eyesChina. Sliders set to maximum and looped ten times to show standardisation toward one look. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/8https://robhackman.com/pf-media/BrazillianMonaLisacopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Brazil, river and old architecture, raised brows, shorter philtrum, fuller lipsBrazil. Every beauty control at 100%, output reprocessed ten times. River valley and historic buildings. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/9https://robhackman.com/pf-media/SAcopy.jpg10/10 Project portrait, South Africa, savannah with giraffe and elephants, sharper cheek line, slimmer noseSouth Africa. Beauty controls at 100%, iterated ten times. Safari landscape. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Images/10https://robhackman.com/pf-media/Ukraine.jpg10/10 Project portrait, Ukraine, wreath and embroidery, widened eyes, plumper lips, narrowed jawline, lengthened neckUkraine. Edited with all beauty sliders at 100%, looped ten times. Ukrainian wreath and vyshyvanka. 10/10 Project. https://robhackman.com/10%26sol;10--Project/Statement/1