Thursday, March 27, 2008
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- Karl Grobl
- Traveling to the far corners of the world to tell compelling picture stories, award-winning humanitarian photojournalist Karl Grobl reveals the human side of issues faced by people across the globe. His images highlight those basic human elements that comprise the fabric binding all cultures together in our rapidly homogenizing, yet sometimes divided, global community. Peering well beyond the surface of unfolding stories, Karl's photographs reveal the heart, and sometimes, heart-wrenching truth. His images offer viewers intimate glimpses into the lives of ordinary people all over the world and provide an opportunity for us to reflect upon, and understand their personal struggles and triumphs. For more information see my website www.karlgrobl.com
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4 comments:
Maybe they like don't you.
Why do you say, "They do not like journalists?" Who is "they" and are there journalists they do like?
Are not your, or anyone's political leanings and statements, relevant to your acceptance by politicos in any country?
I can easily say Republicans don't like me, but I know why.
The best way to avoid that is to avoid looking like a journalist. :) I find it a little strange since people like David Alan Harvey and Alex Webb seem to have avoided this problem.
Yes, you're correct, the best way is to avoid looking like a journalist...but if you arrive at the airport with two Canon Mark IIs, one with a 70-200 2.8, the other with a 16-35 2.8, a passport full of stamps from places like Haiti, Sudan, Afghanistan and Burma and happen to run into an immigration official who's having a bad day, things can and do go south quickly, as they did for me. I was interrogated for 2 hours then asked to leave the country. The funny thing is, that the 3 previous times that I visited Cuba, I arrived in similar style and breezed through without incident.
Regarding David Alan Harvey, I seem to recall hearing, (and someone correct me if I am wrong), that after publishing the Cuba book, David and National Geo were asked not to come back to Cuba. Apparently some of the pictures were not "flattering".
Cuba's government (as all governments do) uses propaganda and tightly control what gets published inside Cuba. There is noting that even resembles a free press. Journailist who want to portrait anything other than the "positives" are discouraged from working there.
David and Alex, as well as many other photographers who have worked in Cuba provide important visual information to those who don't have the opportunity to visit Cuba themselves.
Ed, thanks for the comment, Yes, I guess I should re-title the post to "They don't like me".
And hey,I'm a Republican and I like you.
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