several photos published by a wire service.... now what?

[nikonosguy]

thanks all --- no money changed hands, i am getting print copies from any of the papers in their service who print it.... useful....

Chris. enjoyed talking with you before i did this....

hell, there were almost as many media as there were klansmen - separated by police tape, and two chain link fences.... i gave them 10 images of the 650 i shot... they ran with 2 - also, it was cold and wet... did i mention that?

leicas and nikons performed flawlessly....

 

[filmfan]

Very...nice...work...congrats!...

 

[Bob Michaels]

Blake: great photos. I hope they propel you to fame and fortune.

 

[x-ray]

I've shot 5 cross burnings since 1971 ( see my gallery ) and two years ago this summer a joint kkk and neo nazi private meeting. I have a long record of this kind of work and have become trusted. These folks research you on thecinternet if you try to gain access. I was the only outsider allowed at the private business meeting held in a remote location in a remote county. The kkk doesn't frighten me bug the nazi groups do. That night they held the meeting, had a members 5 year old daughter sing songs and burned a swastika and cross.

Rule one, if you want to gain access you must stay neutral. If they connect you with a specific group that's anti kkk or nazi you're screwed. You'll never get to the people or places to make great photos.

Good luck! There's lots of adrenaline in this kind of work.

 

[nikonosguy]

Thanks Don and Bob --- it was pretty subdued... the saddest part is the message on both sides was lost

 

[rogue_designer]

Nice work Blake! Glad they are getting some traction.