Comments on: Let’s Talk about James Nachtwey Too!

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:22:20 +0000

I have watched his documentary numerous times. He moved me to become a photographer. In no way am I the photographer he is, nor will I ever be, but he makes me want to use my God given gift to serve others. I just saw his images released today. Unbelieveable! It is amazing what the news will not show. It took one man, one man to show us what is really going on in the world! Interestingly enough, TB outbreaks have become newsworthy here in Southern California. Thank you Me Ra for posting this. I had no idea this was available today! God bless.

By: amber

amber — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:53:28 +0000

I’ve watched a video on James Natchway and his photojournalism during the Kosovo war and was moved to tears. I was a missionary in Kosova for 6 years, and it was such a part of my life, that to see someone else capture that raw pain that the Kosovar people felt and were still feeling was extremely sweet in a way – precious. It’s hard to say that about some photos that were perhaps gruesome, but how he spoke about meeting the people and trying to gain their trust spoke out in his photos. I kept expecting to see someone that I knew in those photos… they were so accurate. I am really excited to see what this is on Friday.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:33:16 +0000

Me Ra, thank you for this introduction to James Nachtwey. I have seen his work but I didn’t connect the name until I saw the images of the family by the railroad tracks. What a great story that is, when donations poured in to help this family….all because of his passion and respect for human life. I can’t wait for the 3rd…I will pass this story on. And to James…you are a brave soul with a huge heart. Thank you for your courage.

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:03:37 +0000

I was very moved by his speech and photos..what an amazing human being. Thank you so much for posting this and exposing more people to his important work.

By: Carrie Hasson

Carrie Hasson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:10:26 +0000

very interesting. that is something i wrote down, what he said about channeling his anger. it really spoke to me as well. i think as an artist i am trying to learn how to channel these and other feelings outward, rather than inward…

i wish i lived in a city where they were showing, they really are reaching out worldwide…i didn’t see a link on the page of where to watch, I’m guessing the url will be displayed Friday? my mind is all over the place trying to figure out what he HASN’T done, where he hasn’t been…and the X, it must stand for something! maybe crossing out poverty, wouldn’t that be nice.

By: Me Ra

Me Ra — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:35:26 +0000

Carrie, I love your thoughts around this.

I was so moved by his Ted talk, especially when he talked about how he had to find a way to channel his anger into something good. Can you imagine the injustice he has seen and experienced, yet to keep going and give what he gives to the world.

To commit yourself to capture such horrific things happening in the world–James Nachtwey truly is a hero of our time. I can’t wait to see what he has done with Ted.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:22:54 +0000

Wow Me Ra..thank you for sharing something like this. I got chills watching this and while I wanted to look away at times, I didn’t. It is so important to hear these stories and see the reality. I am looking forward to seeing the story on Friday. I had to go to the Ted site to see what other things have won this award and encourage everyone to take a look. This idea is very cool: http://onceuponaschool.org/
Carrie..I once again am in awe at how you can communicate so well what many of us think. I too wonder how one can see so much pain and not want to help everyone. Like you said though, telling the story is going to have such a larger impact.
I believe I have shared the following with you Carrie, but wanted to let other readers take a look as it is somewhat similar to what James has done. This link is for the 2007 pulitzer prize for photography. A photographer documented the journey of a mother and young son as he battled and ultimately lost his fight with cancer. Some of the most heartbreaking pictures I have ever seen, but once again a story that needs to be told.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/newsroom/swf/april07/mother/