SYMBOL OF HATE
“The General Lee“; Hollywood (Los Angeles), California – 1998. Seen by many as a symbol of hate. The “Dukes of Hazzard” television series ended in 1985. Perhaps this owner is trying to make some sort of a statement.
THE GRAND CANYON
I visited the Grand Canyon in August 2003. It is actually a most difficult place to shoot pictures. The sheer magnitude of the canyon, the ever changing light and weather actually create complex problems for shooting. This blog photo, which I did not take but I wish I had, is just about as perfect a photo of the canyon as anyone has a reasonable chance of taking. “Grand Canyon“; Arizona (June 1994). If you look closely you can see what appear to be two eagles circling in the sky in the middle of the photo.
Lady in White – Perla Siedle Gibson
You learn something new every day. I must confess I had never heard of Perla Siedle Gibson a/k/a the “Lady in White“. Read all about her and what she accomplished. This rare photo is unretouched and shows her at dockside in Durban, South Africa c.1942 complete with her megaphone
FEEDING THE PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
We present this issue from a humanitarian viewpoint not a political one. There are people living in similar or even much worse conditions in other parts of the world. We have been most fortunate to be able to show these images taken by Mohamed el-Saife who is a resident and talented photojournalist living in Gaza. If anything, DPI’s guiding principle remains toleration. It is through images such as these whether they be in Syria, Bangladesh, Dafur, Somalia, in this case the Gaza Strip or any area where conflict prevents the supply of basic necessities of life that you will observe scenes like these.
GAZA STRIP
DPI is proud to welcome our latest contributing photojournalist, Mohamed el-Saife, who is based in Gaza in the Gaza Strip. His photos covering the life of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip show the struggle for survival. The lead photo for this blog is: “A Child Refills Drinking Water From Rain in Cold Weather“; Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip (Palestine), Novemer 26, 2020.
MORNING COFFEE
Something to keep in mind during your next cup of morning coffee. “Sugar Cane Field Worker“; Florida/Louisiana c.1923.
SPANISH MOSS
An image that speaks for itself. Calming, in these troubled times. “Spanish Moss“; New Orleans, Louisiana (1913).
THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S EYE
CHRISTMAS
He was my friend, Alan Parry. “Christmas – 1966“; South Vietnam (December 12, 1966). He served as a LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol), a sniper in Cambodia. Alan took his own life when he returned to the United States. Honor and remember our servicemen and servicewomen far from home today and every day.
THE SHADOW KNOWS
Who knows? The Shadow knows. I believe that the shadows in this photo make it happen. Something to keep in mind when you’re shooting. Try to make effective use of the lighting. Without these shadows would this photo still be as effective? “The High Chair“; U. S. c.1937.