GaliWalker
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Post by GaliWalker on Jul 11, 2016 5:05:06 GMT -8
I'm not a huge fan of documentary photography, because most of it is too spur of the moment to lend itself to strong composition and creativity (and one could argue that 'artistry' does not belong in journalism), but this photo is simply amazing: www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36759711The regal nature of the protestor, every inch the young lady...the little detail of the cell phone held casually in her hand...her flimsy dress contrasted against heavy duty body armor...the line of policemen in the background providing context to the arresting officers...the almost resigned expressions on the faces of the arresting officers... Art and journalism of the highest order. |
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Post by zeke on Jul 11, 2016 5:11:25 GMT -8
I saw that and was amazed by her composure. As you so aptly put it, she was regal. Would be interesting to hear her story this morning on how she was treated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 8:40:47 GMT -8
I saw that this morning, too. Just loved it. I especially noticed how the police look so off-balance compared to the woman — as though the force of her character and resolve was simply overpowering. It's not a controversy I enjoy because I know there are some good people on both sides. But as in many social issues, amid the controversy sometimes we see the best in humanity — awesome to behold. Lady Liberty takes a stand.
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Post by autumnmist on Jul 11, 2016 13:00:29 GMT -8
Not that I enjoy seeing a photo like this, but I do appreciate the artistry that Galiwalker observes. The contrast between the woman's resolute stance vs. those of the police in action is very dramatic. This photo reminded me of other similarly powerful and dramatic photos: 1) the photo of the young woman with arms raised in anguish immediately after the Kent State shootings and (2) the children in obvious agony and fear, running down a rural road after napalm was dropped in that area during the Vietnam War.
They're both horrible photos, painful and stark, and speak of horrors that words couldn't describe. I don't think anyone who saw those photos when the events occurred will ever be able to forget it. But that's NOT a criticism of the actions of those who served in Vietnam.
But they are testaments to the power of images to influence; I don't think mere words in articles could create the response these photos created. Perhaps the one of the serene woman and the police will have a similar positive effect. (And I'm not assessing any blame or criticism of either side; responses are already too reactionary.)
That would be the best thing that could happen - if the contrasting stances could stimulate leaders to engage in productive conversation rather than action and rhetoric, but perhaps that's asking too much for issues that are so entrenched and so volatile.
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