Photo from Sudan

[Charles Good]

The photographer,  South African Kevin Carter,  did in fact give the child some help--he at least kept the vulture at bay while the child continued to crawl to a feeding center. I guess I feel that Carter could have done more for the Sudanese child after getting his shot. I doubt if he took "20 minutes" to set it up! 

Yet the real story is also Carter as a person. Read the link below if you'd like to learn more about what led to his suicide.

Best to all, 

Charles

http://flatrock.org.nz/topics/odds_and_oddities/ultimate_in_unfair.htm

Charles M. Good

Professor Emeritus of Geography

Department of Geography

College of Natural Resources

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA  24061

Tel. 540-961-3590

cg...@vt.edu

[Dennis Neale]

Thanks, Charles.  I should have referenced both pix.  They're such iconic images, but none the less...  The first one was also a pulitzer and done by Eddie Adams – Nguyễn Ngọc Loan executing Nguyễn Văn Lém.  And, yes, the "real story" behind a photograph, it's circumstances, and the photographer often is the most interesting aspect.  

Thanks,

Dennis

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[Isabelle Marchand]

Thanks for starting that conversation. I do think that good composition, leading lines, rules of third, frame within the frame, depth of field, is very important, but pictures that are staying in people's mind are the one that makes us think and wonder about the world around us, for good or bad reasons.

Pictures that touch us in some way. They are not just pretty or well compose they are talking to us in a deeper way. 

[Dennis Neale]

Very well said.  I like that perspective.  Two more:

“The Falling Man” is a photograph taken by Richard Drew at 9:41:15 a.m., on September 11,

"This example of emotive imagery is of child in Uganda holding hands with a missionary. The

stark contrast between the two people serves as a reminder of the gulf in wealth between

developed and developing countries. Mike Wells, the photographer, took this picture to show

the extent of starvation in Africa. He took it for a magazine, and when they went 5 months

without printing it, he decided to enter it into a competition. However, Wells has stated that he

is against winning a compeition with a picture of a starving boy."

On Apr 11, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Isabelle Marchand wrote:

Thanks for starting that conversation. I do think that good composition, leading lines, rules of third, frame within the frame, depth of field, is very important, but pictures that are staying in people's mind are the one that makes us think and wonder about the world around us, for good or bad reasons.

Pictures that touch us in some way. They are not just pretty or well compose they are talking to us in a deeper way. <64091304_f5b8f36ada.jpg><marilyn-monroe-iconic.jpg><images.jpeg><beatles_abbyroad.jpg><migrant-mother-famous-photographs-dorothea-lange.jpg><National-Geographic-Magazine-100-Best-Pictures-Steve-McCurry_1277325786819.jpg><005.jpg>

[Paula]

Perhaps it's best to continue/start this in a forum on the Blacksburg Photo Club's website instead of everyone on the listserv receiving multiple emails when they may not be interested in the topic or only want limited/occasional emails from the group. I'm sure there are lots of opinions depending on what type of photography appeals to different people (news, landscape, portraits, etc) and depending what type of photography you personally are drawn too will alter your opinion on what makes an interesting photograph.  Kirk - since this was originally your question, do you want to post it on there? 

 

Apr 11, 2011 06:02:26 PM, dne...@me.com wrote:

Very well said.  I like that perspective.  Two more:

“The Falling Man” is a photograph taken by Richard Drew at 9:41:15 a.m., on September 11,

"This example of emotive imagery is of child in Uganda holding hands with a missionary. The

stark contrast between the two people serves as a reminder of the gulf in wealth between

developed and developing countries. Mike Wells, the photographer, took this picture to show

the extent of starvation in Africa. He took it for a magazine, and when they went 5 months

without printing it, he decided to enter it into a competition. However, Wells has stated that he

is against winning a compeition with a picture of a starving boy."

On Apr 11, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Isabelle Marchand wrote:

Thanks for starting that conversation. I do think that good composition, leading lines, rules of third, frame within the frame, depth of field, is very important, but pictures that are staying in people's mind are the one that makes us think and wonder about the world around us, for good or bad reasons.

Pictures that touch us in some way. They are not just pretty or well compose they are talking to us in a deeper way. <64091304_f5b8f36ada.jpg><005.jpg>

[Nathan P Sharp]

There are no forums on the website.  There are in the Facebook group, but I never use them because they don't send out e-mail notifications.  I don't mind the chatter, I actually appreciate it.  If you have opinions about whether this type of topic should be handled in the mailing list, please send me a message off-list.  I'll collect responses for discussion at the next meeting.

On the original topic:  Interesting definitely depends on the context.  What is interesting in a club meeting vs what is interesting for display on my walls at home are very different things.  The former demands technique and buzz, the latter meaning and relevance.

  Nathan

On 04/11/2011 11:20 PM, Paula wrote:

Perhaps it's best to continue/start this in a forum on the Blacksburg Photo Club's website instead of everyone on the listserv receiving multiple emails when they may not be interested in the topic or only want limited/occasional emails from the group. I'm sure there are lots of opinions depending on what type of photography appeals to different people (news, landscape, portraits, etc) and depending what type of photography you personally are drawn too will alter your opinion on what makes an interesting photograph.  Kirk - since this was originally your question, do you want to post it on there? 
 

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