She is but one of the 62% and growing,of Americans who are showing their support to bring our troops home sooner than later...(stats reported on CNN and other media services)
When my lens landed on her, i was struck hard by her expression and confident stance...her shirt said "Grandmothers for Peace"...she looks like many grandmothers these days...youthful and strong...
To those of you saying why don't i show the "other side", well why don't YOU step up and go shoot those events...i don't attend the "other side" events and quite frankly haven't even seen any where i am located...there was no opposition present at this "one" of over 1,600 vigils held nationwide and in Paris...
Photojournalism is socially conscious work... Thanks for viewing....
Although I strongly disagree with the sentiment, nevertheless I admire your eye for composition here and your timing, which brings across the strongly-held emotion in this image.
Heck, *I* certainly reacted to it emotionally! Actually, any mention of Mother Cindy will do it for me. I'm totally at a loss to understand how her story could have changed so much between last year and this year- and how she could think that the thugs who killed her son, as well as thousands of innocent Iraqi women, children, and elderly, could be "freedom fighters.")
BUT - in a democracy like ours, controversy is Kosher, and photography, since its earliest days, has been a vehicle for advancing points of view.
For another point of view on this issue, I recommend Michael Yon's independent reporting from Iraq at http://michaelyon.blogspot.com/ It takes some time to read some of his lengthier essays, but it's well worth it.
Glad my opinions weren't formed by "the Media" but traveling outside of America my whole life and seeing things for myself. With THAT said one of the guys up there's got a good point. Your subject isn't HOT looking...Next time do you think you can find a Pamela Anderson type? You know, easy on the eyes and all that..... ummm, Gwen Stefani , YEAH !! Ain't no Hallaback girl..... (is that what she says?) Nice work Gayle PS Since everybody's taking about the 60's / 70's here's a great woman from that time (and the present) hope it works
Great capture and great resolve. You can only capture what you see and this is history right? Sure there are other views on this situation and maybe you can capture them, but if not then you are still capturing history I believe. Thanks for informing us.
hi,Chuck!....i grew up in middle GA. and was exposed to many pts. of views and witnessed first hand discrimination ...i also witnessed first hand those with open minds and compassion.....my daddy taught me to stand up for what i believe in regardless if it was considered to be the "unpopular speech"...to support the free flow of ideas as my given right by the 1st Amendment...so,thank you for your open minded comment....i,too,support some anti-terrorism efforts and do support the individuals in our troops,just not our gov't directives and reasons for this war....i,too,marched in DC in early 70's and was one of the serious ones like many i associated with...i post these PJ images because they are my latest body of work and if they expand public consciousness as a result of being viewed,then so much the better...i am one voice among many...would love to see your '60's/70's shots if still have them....i found a couple,and will post when i get scanner connected...ya'll take care now!..peace,gayle (i miss Fincher's Bar-B-Q and real peach cobbler...so if ever want to send me either,i will make it worth your while..smile..)
I support your right to shoot anything you want-political to model trains. But an oppossing viewpoint is very much out of time. With all the news outlets, R-L, everyone has their mind made up. I support our move aginst terrorism. You have a nice photo. Best Wishes P/S I attended many anti Vietnam protests in 60's and 70's-to take photos mostly. What I saw mostlyu were young people having a great time and rubbing against the girls. Some were serious. Chuck Chuck
I support your right to shoot anything you want-political to model trains. But an oppossing viewpoint is very much out of time. With all the news outlets, R-L, everyone has their mind made up. I support our move aginst terrorism. You have a nice photo. Best Wishes Chuck
I don't feel the need to show the "other side" Gayle, because I never claimed to be doing a piece on "photojournalism". Should I choose to present a series of shots ONLY in support of our mission, I would call it "my perspective" or "my opinion". Because until the WHOLE story is shown.....it isn't photojournalism. Well, actually, it is not unlike most of what passes for journalism today on CNN, CNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC. All except for FOX, which I see as slanted "the other way".
Bye the way, you're relying on the same pollsters who mis-read the exit polls...showing Bush getting beat in the last election. I'm still trying to figure out why anybody would put any faith in their polls.
Ok....I'll say this with a snicker, and get BRUTALIZED by the feminists....the "grandma" shown here....she doesn't look all that great to me. She looks like all of the others I've seen protesting. Haggard, mean, and well.....I'm glad I aint married to HER. (chill....I'm kinda joking...kinda)
And yes, I have commented in support of your photojournalistic efforts, but now two weeks of anti-war vigils have been shown, but no efforts to show the other perspective. That is why I don't see how these can be considered "photojournalism".. And I don't think I've been rude about my position. (Where's that hair........GIDDYUP!!!!)
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