July 2006, Issue 105 [RSS]
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PHOTOJOURNALISM
Remembering Slim & Arnold
May 29, Memorial Day -- Photographer George "Slim" Aarons reclined in a wheelchair in a V.A. hospital in Montrose, N.Y. Recently slowed by a stroke, his eyesight failing, and only able to communicate by squeezing friends' or relatives' hands, Aarons seemed engaged nonetheless.
Change is Inevitable
This is about process, not controversy. Controversy has a way of becoming ugly, often before it works itself out, or not. Controversy hangs around and nibbles at our heels. A Visit With Endearing, and Enduring, Friends
As the train raced across the Bavarian countryside, a 40-minute ride from the Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport to the heart of Munich, our thoughts were less on the scenic beauty that unfolded before us than the friends we had come to see. A Letter From New Orleans - So That's a Glock 9
My neighborhood was surrounded today.
By the same Humvees, troops and large-caliber machine guns that surround villages in Iraq and Afghanistan. One Really Great Idea and One Really Stupid Idea
You often hear about interesting ideas and projects in the world of photography. Some make you say, "Excellent!" out loud and some make you mutter obscenities to yourself for fear of frightening the children.
Common Cents
The "Greatest Generation" had just saved the world. The U.S. industrial engine was at the peak of its strength and the Baby Boom was just getting started. Television was in its infancy so everybody read the newspaper.
Nuts & Bolts
When newspapers and newsmagazines increased their color printing capacities, as much to print more color ads as color stories, they also started printing more color news pictures. Tech Tips
You are invited to submit questions about photo equipment, imaging technology, or photo industry trends that may have a bearing on your work or interests. EBITS
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Letter from the Publisher
Welcome to the July 2006 issue of The Digital Journalist, the monthly online magazine for visual journalism. REVIEWS
Uncommon Valor
Common Virtue
Book Review: Hal Buell, for 25 years the man in charge of The Associated Press' international photo service, has a new book out on Iwo Jima and the iconic flag-raising photograph. ASSIGNMENT SHEET
Through a Lens Dimly: THE NEW CHIEF/THE OLD NAVY
PART II
The New Chief didn't have very good luck bringing in fresh talent. The man had never been a photographer so I guess that he didn't really know what kind of qualities to look for. Through a Lens Dimly: A SPORTS SHOOTER I'M NOT PART II
A great sports photo often becomes an icon and comes readily to mind whenever it is mentioned. A few that I can think of are the shot of Lou Gehrig... ANNOUNCEMENTS
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