Needless Thought

Our world at war

edivad — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:11 +0000

On 8 May, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) together with the VII Photo agency will launch a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. The “Our World. Your Move.” campaign also aims to show how individuals are making a difference and inspiring others…

VII Photo.com

Don’t miss a shot!

Lens on NYTimes

edivad — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:41 +0000

It’s been a long time I don’t post something here, so today I would like to point you a “new” blog about photojournalism on the New York Times web spaces: lens.

Here is an extract of his about section

Lens is the photojournalism blog of The New York Times, presenting the finest and most interesting visual and multimedia reporting…

Take a look, it’s really worthwhile.

Ten ways to save the world

edivad — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:07 +0000

I read on The Independent an article which starting from the latests meeting in Copenhagen, sum up 10 points for reducing the climate impact of human being.

sweep away soot. …Reducing emissions is fairly easy, using tried and tested technology. And it has a rapid effect as soot stays only days or weeks in the atmosphere, compared with centuries for carbon dioxide.
save the ozone. …remove the chemicals from equipment such as old fridges, where they acted as coolants, when these are scrapped, saving the equivalent of 20 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
make connections: …the European Commission and other bodies are drawing up plans to tap clean sources and linking them up…
wise up the grid: …It would also provide a huge boost to a “rooftop revolution”…
rethink cars: …But to tackle climate change properly, the electricity has to be provided by renewable sources or nuclear power rather than fossil fuels.
embrace scum: …as algae are emerging as one of the most promising and environmentally friendly sources of biofuel…
pay for trees: …international negotiators are beginning to work out how the world as a whole could compensate them for setting aside the chainsaw…
grow houses: …One hectare provides enough hemp to construct a house, if mixed with lime to revive an ancient building material….
reform taxation: Green taxes are beginning to come back into fashion after being eclipsed for years by sophisticated schemes for trading carbon emissions…
follow a busker: …it starts from the principle that everyone on Earth is entitled to emit the same amount of carbon dioxide…

Six years in Iraq

edivad — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:03 +0000

South of Baghdad, April 2003 - A Marine carries a wounded comrade injured in a direct hit. - Robert Nickelsberg / Getty

Six years in Iraq, is another stunning photo selection made by the Time, of photos shoot by Robert Nickelsberg from before the war began.

Detroit reliquary

edivad — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:02 +0000

Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre - from reliques.online.fr

Starting from a photo selection of the Time.com, I’ve discovered the great work of Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre: reliques.

Ruins are the visible symbols and landmarks of our societies
and their changes, small pieces of history in suspension.

These guys really rocks. Take a look at their work!

They also have a blog, but it’s in French and I can’t understand it.

Picture of the year international

edivad — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:46 +0000

Starting from the great A Photo Editor‘s blog, I’ve seen the great photo selection of the Picture of the year international winners for the 66th contest.

Take a look at the gallery ’cause it’s very worthwhile.

Newspaper Photographer of the Year - from POYi - Emilio Morenatti Associated Press

Magazine Photographer of the Year - from POYi - Uriel Sinai, Getty Images

World Understanding Award - from POYi - Jakob Carlsen, Freelance

Global Vision Award - from POYi - Balazs Gardi, VII Network

Gaza Digs Out

edivad — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:16 +0000

A family rests on the rubble of their home in Jebaliya.

Wow. Impressive selection made by the Time.com

Immigration to Europe

edivad — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:50 +0000

Again powerful images from the boston.com big picture selection.

Celebration…

edivad — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:08 +0000

Click on the image above in order to see a selection of photo by Time.com about the celebrations around the world for the Obama’s inauguration.

Obama’s big day

edivad — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:16 +0000

Another good photo story by Callie Shell of Time about the Obama’s Big Day. Take a look at it.