"The migrant seems, at first, almost like a hero for being able to carry such an impressive pile."

"But soon, we get the feeling that the objects almost swallow him, and that he’s submerged by the multiplication of the same object — as consumers often are."

Great photos, but let the pictures speak for themselves. That kind of commentary drags down the art.

ADDED: As long as we're looking at photographs, check out these in the International Garden Photographer of the Year finalists.