10 Years

[Bill Pierce]

For me this is an important piece in the NY Times. Eddie Adams was a close friend, and all of us who covered wars thought we were sending back pictures that it was important people should see. Couldn’t agree more with Don Winslow and thank him for writing this article.

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/...never-be-the-same/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

 

[dasuess]

For me this is an important piece in the NY Times. Eddie Adams was a close friend, and all of us who covered wars thought we were sending back pictures that it was important people should see. Couldn’t agree more with Don Winslow and thank him for writing this article.

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/...never-be-the-same/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Great article... And I know I've put this out here before, but if you liked this article, you gotta hop into Netflix and see the documentary on Eddie, "An Unlikely Weapon."

 

[charjohncarter]

Cojones, that is these guys. I don't really enjoy this type of photography because it is many times political (nothing about Eddie), but they really put themselves on the line for a photo.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Powerful article Bill, thanks for sharing it.

 

[Pioneer]

Thanks Bill. Interesting article.

I wonder if our "desensitization" is the result of too much violence, or is it more from a hopelessness brought on by the understanding that we cannot fix every wrong being done around the world? Especially as it seems we are unable even to effectively counteract the wrongs being done in our own backyard, sometimes by people we don't expect.

While it is true that photography is being used for propaganda, this is nothing new. That has been happening for a very long time. But I still believe that people do believe in honest reporting. Images that reveal the truth, in spite of the propaganda, are still valued and can still influence events in a positive manner.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Bill, Got a chance to see "An Unlikely Weapon" this evening. I had read quite a bit about Mr. Adams' time in Vietnam, but I didn't know about everything he was involved in after that time. Fascinating and extremely talented human being.

 

[Bike Tourist]

I had a chance to meet Eddie Adams at a Leica event in Los Angeles a long time ago. He was a photographer's inspiration even for those of us not destined for professional journalism.

I suppose we can wish that photography has an impact on the human condition but history does not seem to support such a conclusion. Or, maybe individuals are moved but the overall outcome is not effected.

 

[PaulW128]

Bill;

Thanks for posting, great article. David- Thanks for mentioning the Netflix documentary. I watched it today, it was great!

Best
Paul