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The Wider Image: Trump move stirs debate over Utah monuments
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The Wider Image: Trump move stirs debate over Utah monuments
Oil pumpjacks are seen near Aneth, Utah, U.S. October 29, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen SEARCH " CULLEN BEARS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Blue Sky Hill Oil Industry Pole Object Side View Nodding Donkey
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This print captures the juxtaposition between natural beauty and industrialization in Aneth, Utah. Against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, oil pumpjacks stand tall like nodding donkeys, silently extracting resources from the earth. The image provokes contemplation on the delicate balance between economic progress and environmental preservation. Taken by Andrew Cullen for Reuters Images, this photograph is part of "The Wider Image" series that explores thought-provoking stories from around the world. In this particular shot, Cullen's lens focuses on the debate stirred by President Trump's decision to reduce the size of Utah monuments. The composition highlights both human intervention and untouched nature. The oil pumpjacks dominate one side of the frame while rolling hills stretch into infinity on the other. This contrast symbolizes mankind's impact on our surroundings - an issue at the heart of ongoing discussions about climate change and sustainability. With no people present in this image, it invites viewers to reflect upon their own role in shaping our planet's future. It serves as a reminder that every action we take has consequences for our environment. Cullen skillfully captures not only a visually striking scene but also prompts us to consider how we can strike a harmonious balance between progress and conservation in order to protect our natural heritage for generations to come.
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