Among the few foreign journalists on the ground, Jose Colon, a 42-year-old freelance photographer from Andalusia, Spain, is darting through clashes between riot police and angry young men — and trying to avoid arrest — to document a moment and a movement that may prove historic.

Among Spanish photographers, no one is a prophet — or makes a profit — in their own land.

“Here in Spain there are serious professionals with no chance to work,” said José Colón. “As good as we are with our stories, in the end you have to go overseas to be recognized here. It’s ridiculous.”