Photographer's Note
Gaza protest - 10th January 2009
Taken during the protest in London last Saturday, as the conflict entered it's third week.
There's going to be another protest today - Stop Gaza Massacre: All London Rally. Trafalgar Square, 2pm.
You can see some more of my photos from the day here.
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broglia
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(3604) 2009-01-17 3:01
Morning Ben - can't make it today! But this is great! Full of animation. And I can tell you're right in the thick of it with the 28mm. The blurred arm creates a nice parallel with the message on the banner - Turkish & Kurdish community centre, there's a strange coincidence!
Lets hope todays rally is a peaceful one!
All the best, Roberto
Dpbours
(222) 2009-01-17 3:06
Hi Ben,
Hahaha, seeing the reaction of Roberto I now see the similarity in your postings.
Well, the messacre should stop at both sides. The rain of thousands of Hamas rockets over the past years on Israeli civilians... If you call this war a massacre, I would call those attacks a chronic massacre as well.
An no one was protesting at that point. Saw no one on the streets when the rockets killed Israelis....
Nice work here with old school film and an F3-alike. Nice one!
Greetings!
Dennis
BennyV
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(34780) 2009-01-17 3:39
Hi Ben,
Good reportage shot, full of action & functional blur. I fully agree with your interpretation of event, as in your reply to Dennis. The Israeli reaction seems over the top and I'm afraid it will turn out to be sadly counterproductive as well. Killing can never be a solution, it's just a vicious circle, imho.
Have a good weekend.
Benny
rodgerg
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(55767) 2009-01-17 3:41
Hello Ben,
Very good photoreportage with a good use of B&W. Great prospect too.
Stop the massacre!
Roger
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2009-01-17 5:15
a vicious circle that never ends
your photo is very well framed in good timing
jc
Manamo
(3710) 2009-01-17 5:25
Amazing photograph!
You're well in the middle of it and show what had to be shown! people protesting, the man with the microphone, and the banners. Exceptionally well done!
Those protests can only move masses if shown to the people. You make your full contribution! HAve it published somewhere!!
see you,
Marc
Glint
(6171) 2009-01-18 2:34
hello Ben,
good reportage shot. I would be there if I could.Good action blur,a very immediate picture.Listening to some commentators who call for " a peaceful Palestine and security for Israal " I feel that they have this the wrong way around. Weasel words when children day in UN establishments and human rights are violated.
Bev
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aga77
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(135) 2009-02-23 7:19
Hello Ben,
Your photo is so full of action and emotions.It's a very good reportage shot!!
Agnes
ninaL
(21348) 2009-03-22 2:30
Great composition and dynamic.
I know that is difficult to make a good photography about a protest : you did it !
Best regards. Grazyna.
nbj
(2097) 2009-03-24 13:01
very good documentary shot. lots of energy, and i like the high contras. i like the other pictures on flickr, too.
nana
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ben WX (ben4321)
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(9875) - Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Preto & Branco
- Date Taken: 2009-01-00
- Categories: Vida Diária, Acontecimentos
- Camera: Nikon F3HP, Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS, Fomapan 400, Yellow filter
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): My Black and White Photos [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-17 2:45
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