National Photographic Portrait Prize 2007 Finalist
East Timor's rebel leader, turned fugitive, Alfredo Reinado, is pictured exclusively after breaking out of a Dili prison almost two weeks before. The rebel leader is seen here in a secret location hiding in the mountains of East Timor after being on the run from Australia's Police and Military. The image followed a week of protracted negotiations - involving a series of calls, text messages and exchange of a secret password - before I was trusted for the photograph. This photo drew attention to the Australian Federal Police and Army's failed attempts at locating him.