Englander Posted April 6, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since my mention of the NY Times article on Nachtwey seemed to be of interest to at least some people who use the M8 for photography, you might be interested in this for inspiration http://ted.streamguys.net/ted_nachtwey_j_2007_480.mov Joe P.S. I know it is not about Leica digital but at least the download is digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 6, 2007 Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Englander, Take a look here Nachtwey video. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wag Posted April 6, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 6, 2007 What I don't understand is why a You Tube video runs normally and Quicktime always get in it's own way. I've always downloaded the latest upgrades and Quicktime is always about frustration, I think I would have enjoyed this Natchwey piece, BW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englander Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted April 6, 2007 Bradford, Could be because with You Tube you are only viewing and with this video you need to download. I would first start by evaluating your web browser and its settings for downloads and compatibility issues. In my opinion, it is an important video for anyone interested in photography and its uses, so worth the effort in debugging the software problems. Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simardr Posted April 6, 2007 Share #4 Posted April 6, 2007 Joe, Thank you for sharing the link. After watching the documentary on Nachtwey, I bought his book, The Inferno. I believe he is one of the most significant and important photographer of our times. This video also shows how articulate he is and how all his life he pursued the same goal of using his pictures to educate and change the course of events. Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos diaz Posted April 6, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 6, 2007 Joe, Thank you for this. Just one more additional way this forum informs. It may not be directly about Leica but it is about making images............with a Leica. My photography students will appreciate the video as well! Carlos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha Posted April 6, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 6, 2007 great video. for those in new york, there are two really god nachtwey exhitions going on right now: 1. UN Plaza on TB 2. 401 projects on wounded in iraq misha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchs Posted April 6, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you Joe. A great video. Really worth seeing. Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 6, 2007 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2007 Great photographer. Awful public speaker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEP Posted April 6, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 6, 2007 Sad to say I was not familiar with his name, until today. I watched it through, and have to say I totally admire any one who puts themselves in harm's way to bring us such inspiring photos. I will certainly look out for more of his work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted April 6, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 6, 2007 Dave, to see some more of Nachtwey, have a look at: VII Photo Agency and James Nachtwey VII are running a seminar in London on April 13/14, at which Nachtwey should be participating, there may be some tickets left (see the VII website). Frankly whether he is a good public speaker or not is totally irrelevant inview of his work... Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted April 6, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2007 His photos are superior, but I also found his speech fine. He is earnest and one can feel how serious and focused he is from the way he speaks. Dave, I don't know how often you get to Berlin, but there is a Newton/LaChapelle/Nachtwey show on at the moment: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - What's on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_mitchell Posted April 6, 2007 Share #12 Posted April 6, 2007 I didn't know who he was either, but some of those photos are simply superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirvine Posted April 6, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 6, 2007 The subject matter feeds the little hysteria of self-styled victimhood that isn't so interesting to me (except from a psychoanalytic perspective). Still, no one can fault good technique, and I am only the arbiter of my own tastes. Oh yeah, and that is one fine looking video feed from TED. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 6, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 6, 2007 I did know who he is, and was fascinated to see how he thinks about his chosen profession. He does write well and think clearly about what he can accomplish through photographing the human impact of war. He manages to steer well clear of the "victimization contest." It seems his work is shifting more towards social issues, and away from combat and disasters. I hope he lives a long time and can keep it up. scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted April 7, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 7, 2007 I attended a workshop in Cambodia with Jim and the other Vii guys couple of years ago. Great experience, great guys. Jim is like a monk of photojournalism. Great photographer, not exactly a teacher. Gary Knight is The teacher within Vii. As all know, Jim is shooting Canon digital, but at the time, and he was shooting for himself, he was hanging around in Angkor Wat with an M6+35/2 around his neck. Giulio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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