Thank you for putting this together. The title of your collection is insignificant. What is important is that you took the time to put them together for our viewing; that you shared a small piece of your heart and in that you evoked emotions, memories and inspiration.
For me, it was a cruise down memory lane. The fantastic, the fabulous, and sadly, the future.
While looking at these photos, I began to think that much hasn't changed. Reading SOME of the responses confirmed my thinking. I can't even understand why someone would criticise another for putting together these photos for our enjoyment. Or, why there is a lack of respect in communicating opinions. Remember, sometimes CHILDREN are researching projects online. Let's lead by example with our responses. We, the lovers of art and history have the honor of being able to change the world, one flash, one frame, one pixel at a time.
There have been some terrible things said about Americans, but ALL Americans aren't horrible. I'm sure there's a few bad seeds in every hamlet and village around the world. For those who shared the photos that had made an impact in their world, I really appreciated that. I had never seen the famous photograph of Che, only a silohetted painting. That famous photo of him shot from below really brought him to life. The baby and the vulture, how tragic. There are no words to express what I felt upon seeing that photo; The men using the horses as a barricade -many a cowboy movie has been inspired by that pic; The South African child that had been shot during a school protest.
In American, we don't even see some of these images as they are happening in the news. Sometimes, news and information is filtered for us too. Those who can afford cable tv or satellite have a more immediate and expanded view of what's going on around the world.
I agree that the photo of the man in Tieniman(sp?) Square is a strong photo..but remember what made that image so powerful was his MOVING in front of the tank, even as the tank moved out of his way. That was not a static image...it was VIDEO! But it was impactful!
Thanks to all of you for making an otherwise boring afternoon very interesting. While the memories of war, famine, oppression and destruction are imprinted so clearly in our memories, I want you to think about this: What does a picture of peace look like?
For me, it was a cruise down memory lane. The fantastic, the fabulous, and sadly, the future.
While looking at these photos, I began to think that much hasn't changed. Reading SOME of the responses confirmed my thinking. I can't even understand why someone would criticise another for putting together these photos for our enjoyment. Or, why there is a lack of respect in communicating opinions. Remember, sometimes CHILDREN are researching projects online. Let's lead by example with our responses. We, the lovers of art and history have the honor of being able to change the world, one flash, one frame, one pixel at a time.
There have been some terrible things said about Americans, but ALL Americans aren't horrible. I'm sure there's a few bad seeds in every hamlet and village around the world. For those who shared the photos that had made an impact in their world, I really appreciated that. I had never seen the famous photograph of Che, only a silohetted painting. That famous photo of him shot from below really brought him to life. The baby and the vulture, how tragic. There are no words to express what I felt upon seeing that photo; The men using the horses as a barricade -many a cowboy movie has been inspired by that pic; The South African child that had been shot during a school protest.
In American, we don't even see some of these images as they are happening in the news. Sometimes, news and information is filtered for us too. Those who can afford cable tv or satellite have a more immediate and expanded view of what's going on around the world.
I agree that the photo of the man in Tieniman(sp?) Square is a strong photo..but remember what made that image so powerful was his MOVING in front of the tank, even as the tank moved out of his way. That was not a static image...it was VIDEO! But it was impactful!
Thanks to all of you for making an otherwise boring afternoon very interesting. While the memories of war, famine, oppression and destruction are imprinted so clearly in our memories, I want you to think about this: What does a picture of peace look like?