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Profile portrait of male poacher with cigarette in his mouth
Profile portrait of male poacher with cigarette in his mouth. Part of a feature on poaching in the Cambridgeshire fens for YOU Magazine Date: 1992
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1992 Cambridge Cambridgeshire Cigarette Countryman Dunn Feather Fens Philip Poacher Poaching
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In this evocative profile portrait, a determined poacher named Philip Dunn gazes intently into the distance, a cigarette dangling from the corner of his mouth. The image, captured in the Cambridgeshire fens in 1992, offers a glimpse into the secretive world of rural poaching. With fur-lined cap pulled low over his brow and a worn, weathered face etched with the lines of a life spent outdoors, Dunn embodies the traditional image of the countryman, yet his illicit activities belie the idyllic countryside setting. The Cambridgeshire fens, a vast expanse of marshland and wetlands, have long been a haven for poachers seeking to evade detection. In this region, the line between legitimate country pursuits and criminal activity can be blurred, and the poacher's life is one of stealth and cunning. Dunn's fur-lined cap and worn boots are testament to his commitment to his craft, and the smoke curling from the cigarette clenched between his lips adds an air of mystery and danger. The photograph, part of a feature on poaching in the Cambridgeshire fens for YOU Magazine, offers a fascinating insight into a world that is often shrouded in secrecy. It raises questions about the motivations of those who choose to flout the law in pursuit of their passions, and the complex relationship between the rural community and the authorities. With its evocative composition and intriguing subject matter, this image is a powerful reminder of the enduring allure of the countryside, and the challenges and contradictions that lie hidden within it.
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