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The Guardian: The shot that nearly killed me: War photographers – a special report
“No pictures,” someone yelled. I told them I’d stop shooting if they stopped killing him. They didn’t. As the man was set on fire, he began to run. I was framing my next shot when a bare-chested man came into view and swung a machete into his blazing skull. I tried not to smell the burning flesh and shot a few more pictures, but I was losing it and aware that the crowd could turn on me at any time. The victim was moaning in a low, dreadful voice as I left. I got in my car and, once I turned the corner, began to scream. You’re not just a journalist or a human being, you’re a mixture of both, and to try to separate the two is complicated. I’ve often felt guilty about my pictures. I worked in South Africa for years and was shot three times. The fourth and final injury, in Afghanistan in 1999, wasn’t the worst, but I decided enough was enough. I was looking to settle. Nineteen months later, I met my wife.
Photo: Greg Marinovich, Soweto, 1990.
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weepling asked: haha yeah sorry but that is kinda boring haha but hey if you like it:)
wtf why did you have such as long vacation:O
ugh jealous
haha yeah but its kind of ironic
i've never done self harm nor will i ever
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That’s good to know. :)
No need to be jealous, I won’t be having any more vacations save a short 2 weeks for the next year or so. We are all slaves to our schools lol.
weepling asked: haha aww:3
what are you studying again?
but did you have vacation or something? that school has only just started?
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I’m studying Accountancy (boring).
Yup I had vacation for about 7 weeks or so, it’s been a month into school now. Back to the silly ‘ol rat race.
Your icon is such a sad little thing btw. :(
weepling asked: it has!
i've been well everything hahahah, but mainly fine, busy with uni and all but on tumblr nonetheless haha
luckily i can plan pretty good so yeah, and you?
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My school term started 3 weeks ago, so it’s getting pretty hectic now with projects and all, but all’s well. Who ain’t busy with school right? :/
I’ve not been on tumblr for ages now actually! I was pretty surprised when I got your message in fact, it’s been too long since I’ve gotten one!
weepling asked: bby i made a typo it's anna karina not karenina:(
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Haha no harm done! Ah it’s been a while, how’ve you been Eva?
I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.
