Migration

in #travelfeed5 years ago (edited)

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I've been following the geographical movements of people for many years as part of the work I do. In the last five years especially, I have joined many migrations & pilgrimages across the world as part of a wider project on the subject.

I believe that the urge to travel is deeply etched within in the genes of every single one of us. In fact, I have no doubt that this is one of the main reasons that we have become so successful as a species, having now colonised almost every conceivable environment on the planet.

Of course, this genetic success has come at a price as we now appear to be facing a number of major problems with the environment that sustains the lives of us all.

What I find interesting however is that mother nature doesn't appear to care about these problems. In fact, by successfully exporting our species around the globe we are only doing what she originally programmed us to do two hundred thousand odd years ago when we were compelled to make our first steps out of Africa into the wider world of planet earth.

So, I find the current state of the world an inevitable consequence of the natural desire for life to survive and thrive. I believe that historically, given the same genetic advantage, any other species on the planet would have eventually found themselves in the same situation that we now find ourselves in.

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I am optimistic about our future in this world. I know that's not a very fashionable idea these days but I believe in the incredible problem solving capabilities of us humans.

Sure, by solving one problem we normally create another, but this is one of the fundamental cycles of life as far as I'm concerned and I believe that as a species we will rectify all the predicaments we currently find ourselves facing as well as many, many more in our shared futures to come.

@timothyallen

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waaw such incredible two photos, migrating must be hard especially in such weather! keep up the good work 👍👍

it's amazing that you can stay so positive :)
yes, people do have good problem solving skills and I hope we'll solve the worlds problems someday.
I love that photo at the bottom too by the way

Hey Timothi, great post indeed. you may have heard the theory of mendel. we always tend to aquire better traits and leave behind weak ones. this has been inside us for thousands of years and current evolution is also a part of this.

Wow both of the pictures are incredible. What an experience to be with them on the migration.

I have been a fan of yours ever since I noticed your blog for the first time.I think you are my favorite photographer.When I look at your work I feel so jealous and think that if I had such a talent like you have.

All my best wishes for you,go ahead and post more interesting photos that we are going to love.

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Incredible pictures. Mass migration is so tedious.

Damn awesome!

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There are many reasons why people keep moving. It should not be generalized or simplified. Yet, every new experience is precious and unique. It's up to us what we will take from each lesson. If it comes to travelling itself, I believe the majority is either craving new opportunities or trying to make their lives better. Others are looking for some new, meaningful and authentic moments. And some might be afraid that when they settle down they would become limited, dependent and more vulnerable. All in all, the urge to travel is due to the deep attraction to what we haven't discovered yet or to what we must discover - whatever the reason may be... And not to judge anyone! ... Ps. Beautiful pics! :)))

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