Michael Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 This is the first of a three-part collection; you can view parts two and three by clicking on the links in the final sentence of the introductory paragraph. Lots of depictions of some unfortunate aspects to human nature - with which EMS is acquainted - as well as some of the wonders of nature and technological achievement. The contrast reminded me of F. Scott Fitzgerald's saying that "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise." *Sigh.*
WolfmanHarris Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks Michael. For all the tragic photos, there are some really breathtaking one's that remind us how wondrous the world is too. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3.
Just Plain Ruff Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Most excellent post. Great pictures. The one with the dead child is especially moving.
Eydawn Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 The photo in section two of reporters surrounding that injured man, taking pictures of him, is why I hate the media. Good photos otherwise... Wendy CO EMT-B
WolfmanHarris Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Didn't realize the other parts were up. The Large Hadrian Collider is really quite beautiful and exciting. I'm excited to see what we learn from it in 2009.
Dustdevil Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 The photo in section two of reporters surrounding that injured man, taking pictures of him, is why I hate the media. Oh, give me a F'in break with your nonsense. :roll:
brentoli Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 The photo in section two of reporters surrounding that injured man, taking pictures of him, is why I hate the media. Good photos otherwise... Wendy CO EMT-B All due respect Wendy, it is their job. They aren't there to help the sick and injured they are there to show them. Read the story about Kevin Carter, the Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist. He's now deceased. I won't tell you why, you must read about him to find out.
Michael Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 give me a F'in break True event: At first I thought this was some new slang I hadn't heard, so I looked it up and puzzled a while over what a fin break must mean metaphorically: Then I noticed the apostrophe. :oops:
Eydawn Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Dust-- What? I (as someone who has studied journalism and taken journalistic writing courses) can't express displeasure with their modus operandi? I *hate* the media with a passion, and that photograph exemplifies the reason why. They insert themselves into people's intimate tragedies, pretend to be "apart from it all" in order to convey "a higher truth" but many are just arrogant and ignorant people. Give ME a break. You don't like what I posted, don't respond. At least I'm exactly who I say I am- no pretense, no buildup, no dodge-around-the-bushes. I'm entitled to my opinion just as much as anyone else, and I didn't say you had to agree with me. No likee? No readee. Brent, I appreciate the better worded response... and I understand the function of the media, but I also have extreme distaste for those who must question "at what point would I allow myself to help a child... mortal peril? Hunger? Injury?" (female writer who did immersion journalism in South America following children who had been separated from their parents.) I also hate the attitude of the media when they are told to move for reasons relating to patient safety or my ability to do my job... they're INVARIABLY assholes about it. So... my statement still stands. Wendy CO EMT-B
brentoli Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 Did you read the story of Kevin Carter? It speaks to what you just said...
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