Does a picture speak thousand words ?
September 11th 2006 16:47
The picture published across all mainstream journals and magazines, the picture that held your breath for couple of seconds (at least!) … is none than the one published below:
A tell tale picture captured on Sep 11, 2001
It’s the scene from the crashing towers on September 11, 2001. Even after 5 solid years, it has an effect to ‘freeze’ me each time I look at it.
Makes me wonder for the millionth time - what was on his mind when he decided to jump? A thought about his near & dear ones? or the agony he might face by being burnt to death…? or simply freedom from this world?
I couldn’t help but ponder over these each time I see or think of it. It was a shocking image… imprinted on my mind… forever!
So I thought of contributing today’s post to the news worthy photographs… across the world and how to capture such dramatic photos.
Dramatic photo of Twin Tower on 9/11
Tip #1: A photo becomes news worthy only if it’s timely! Time factor is one of the most important issue in photojournalism.
Tip #2: The other is the image itself. The picture captures should be clear, distinguishable / relatable and mainly should be able to speak for itself.
A colorful thunderhead over Tucson, AZ.
It has to be dramatic enough to draw the attention of the reader. Not necessarily controversial but should be able to impart a strong message that can be tagged to the emotion of a person.
Tip #3: When an incident happens, shoot via your camera immediately. Click as many photos as possible because you’ll not know which shot will be the best.
Outside Paris where an Air France Concorde crashed, killing all passengers and crew - Photographed by an amateur
Tip #4: There’ll be not much time for you to view, plan & shoot. So you’ll have to act as quickly as you can based on your instinct! This might improve based on your experience & personality.
Example some might be fidgety under chaotic circumstance whilst the others may be more apt & be ready to start the shooting spree.
Flash flood
Tip #5: Next how to strike a deal with the mainstream journals or other sub-streams? Well to help with that I've attached some links that'll act as a guideline. It highlights on issues like 'what they want' & 'how to go about getting a good deal.' Read through to have a better understanding.
(a) CNN - Toolkit
(b) Scoopt - online publishing
Tip #6: Please remember, you don’t have to be a journalist to get your photo published! So next time you step out of your door, please ensure you are armed with a camera – be it conventional, digital or even mobile.
Tsunami @ Phuket - Thailand
Be alert and attentive of your surrounding, all amazing photos come without warning. Good luck on your venture!
The photos published on this post are obtain from the following websites, exclusively for reference only.
1. BBC
2. Storm Chaser
3. Photos - Tsunami
4. Ogrish
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