Moris, Maurice, Mauritius

A view into intermediate worlds

A unique photographic perspective on a place in the Indian Ocean that is paradise for some but a challenge for others. The good, the bad and the ugly - and a plenty in between.
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About Moris so realite

A project in the making.

I have been travelling as a photojournalist for over 30 years, working in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and North America. No place has left such a lasting impression on me as Mauritius. This is my humble attempt to capture that impression with photography.

Chapters

are intended to provide windows into the various realities that the inhabitants of Mauritius are exposed to.

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Context

is important to get a better idea of the land, it's people, culture and history, and what has come out of it.

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can help me to keep this project real and alive.

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the project, where it comes from and where it's going.

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Latest Chapters.

I want to tell stories with photography. That's why I don't call my collections albums but chapters. Most of them are unfinished and therefore change over time.

Bann Lisien Eran  Moris
Flic en Flac, Albion, Black River, ...

Bann Lisien Eran Moris

Commerce & Consume
Tribeca Mall, Plaines Wilhem, and other ...

Commerce & Consume

Bambous
Bambous, Black River

Bambous

Site Mangalkhan
Floreal, Plaines Wilhems

Site Mangalkhan

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New Or Updated Chapter Articles.

Hardly any story is ever really told to the end. At least in real life. And especially not in a place like Mauritius.

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Albion, Black River

"Blanca"

in chapter Bann Lisien Eran Moris

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Floreal, Plaines Wilhems

Pride & Identity

in chapter Site Mangalkhan

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Flic en Flac, Black River

The pack

in chapter Bann Lisien Eran Moris

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Albion, Black River

The fields

in chapter Bann Lisien Eran Moris

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Bambous, Black River

Women trying to cross main street

in chapter Bambous

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Bambous, Black River

Bus stop in Bambous

in chapter Bambous

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Latest Context.

Articles, links, images, videos and podcasts that complement, accompany and put the images into context.

On my own behalf: the concepts of storytelling and their limits

On my own behalf: the concepts of storytelling and their limits

Photographing a documentary is a long-term process, and even more so if you want a balanced view and ...

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Columbia University studies peace in Mauritius

The article 'Researchers Study How Mauritius Achieves and Sustains Peace' from Columbia University's State of the Planet blog ...

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Le Morne and the maroon leader's fight for freedom

Le Morne, a mountain at the south-western end of Mauritius in the Black River district, is a World Heritage Site. The importance of Le Morne is closely linked to the history of the slaves brought to Mauritius by the Dutch, French and British.  The mountain is a symbol of the slaves struggle for freedom and, against this backdrop, is of great national importance to Mauritians, many of whom, particularly from the Creole community, associate their ...

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Chapters, completed and uncompleted

I will list the completed chapters separately - once if have some.

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Chapter articles

Chapters consist of articles with one or more images and some text to help tell the story.

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Context items

Context items can be text with or without images, a video, a quote with a reference, or just a link.