Pakistan shooting of army brigadier
This fascinating image offers many scenarios at the same time. To begin with, we see a car and its windshield that has taken a direct hit on the passenger side. We learn by the caption, that an army brigadier has been shot in the gun fire. We also know that this happened in Pakistan and that clearly the military is now involved in the escalated action taking place there.
Through the passenger window we see an active man wearing bright emergency gear as if this image was taken early in the event. In another view, the driver’s side window reflection, we see a man robed in white, a person of authority, has gotten out of his car and is deeply engaged with other men.
As we discussed in class, this is a multi-faceted photo with much going on. Along with the other action, even in the upper right corner, we see colorful indicators that this is perhaps a busy street and that it likely happen in the midst of much activity.
Girl with vulture (extra credit)
Another horrific tragedy on the world stage. This is an older photo which speaks to the starvation in Ethiopia. In this barren and dry setting, we see a child alone, too weak and unable to sit upright. Behind the emaciated little girl is a vulture, waiting and watching as she silently suffers—its wings and slight arched, as if ready to pounce on her at any moment.
As we discussed in class, the background of this story is just as provoking as the setting the subject matter here represents. Sadly, this particular image of the conditions in Ethiopia received so much criticism that the photographer never recovered from the experience and ultimately committed suicide.
The good news is that the child was rescued from the plight of the vulture and taken to a hospital for treatment. I wonder what happened to this one little girl—one of millions who have died from starvation, while the world stands by and debates whether to have fries with their next Big Mac.
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