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07/22/2008 11:49:31 PM |
oh god .. this is a killer in the real sense of the word ..
nothing upsets me more than seeing an animal in pain ..
ppl can tell you where it hurts .. an animal .. they suffer in silence ..
this image has brought tears to my eyes .. do i see blood?
i'd be wanting to put it out of its misery .. quickly .. there's nothing worse than prolonged agony with no hope of recovery ..
i wonder how you felt taking this pic ..??
i dont know that i could have .. i think thats the diff between a good photographer and a great one .. being able to overcome your fear or emotional pain to record .. :)
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05/31/2008 06:35:26 PM |
| Wow, this needs to be used in a campaign of some sorts. It's too good to not be shown in public. |
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06/21/2006 11:00:31 PM |
Awesome journalism, but very sad at the same time!
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04/20/2006 02:06:46 PM |
Neglect is a passive form of abuse. Ask any kid who has been neglected. Anyway, not wanting to stir up the argument again, but I avoided commenting on this photo earlier because it bothers me.
Really good journalism though Jimmy, you chose the perfect title too.
Very Emotional. |
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02/27/2006 09:13:07 PM |
metatate:
The very reason you ask "Why?" is the exact reason why humans are distinct among all creation. We ask, we explore, we have purpose, we have self-awareness of temporal and eternal hopes. Animals and plants do not. You argument provides its own answer.
soup:
See previous answer ..... Human v. Human conflict is completely different than human v. non-human. I will not make personal attacks against you, like you did against me. Especially over something so trivial. However, I provide exact reason why I have a stance on this issue. Yet both you and metatate use unrelated supporting arguments bringing in human v. human interaction. That is where your idea fails.
both:
I am against animal cruelty. But cruelty connotes intentional harm, such as torture. But many things, both life and lifeless come into contact with unfortunate situations. It is only humans who understand these implications and pelicans and trees do not. That is why I believe in reasonable prudence, but never would I put an animal/tree ahead of a human's life, whether it is on the brink of mortal destruction or on the brink of not enjoying the potential of our existence. |
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02/27/2006 06:17:17 PM |
are you insane? what if my lifestyle as a neighbor of yours was unhealthy for you in some way. would it be ok for me to just keep on keeping on with no regards to you? would you feel like you had no say so in the matter even though i am harming you? should you just be left to die, and rot, and be happy in the fact no one cared? maybe...
Originally posted by Cutter:
Animals die eventually. All organic matter does. Why people feel it is necessary to devote their care, advocation and attention to an animal or bird who will meet its fate one way or another is beyond me.
The "beach" is gross. The photo makes me not want to visit there, but not "save the animals" or "the bay" for that matter. The bird itself suffers from a little overexposure, but everything else is spot on. The shadows of the pier are great and the sharpness and color of the sand is believable yet bizarre.
To me, if that bird is dumb enough to plop down there of all places, then perhaps that is not the kind of thing I believe is worth "saving". I say let animals and vegetation run their course, do their thing and not tamper with them. But most of all, not feel bad for them. |
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02/27/2006 04:32:30 PM |
Originally posted by Cutter:
Animals die eventually. All organic matter does. Why people feel it is necessary to devote their care, advocation and attention to an animal or bird who will meet its fate one way or another is beyond me. |
What a strange thing to say ... I mean, that is like saying "Why save a child from a burning building if his mother left her cigarette burning ... I mean, if he couldn't get out of the house on his own what good is he". Humans tend to try to separate themselves from animals for whatever reason- I ask "why?" to that. |
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02/27/2006 04:27:09 PM |
| I added this to my faves ... although I didn't want to look at it again. |
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02/26/2006 04:12:14 PM |
| nice job...this is way too sad...we need these reminders.. |
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02/13/2006 06:58:28 AM |
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02/13/2006 06:56:09 AM |
This it such a tenderly captured image.
From the plastic bag to the blood in the sand to the pathetic huddle of the pelican.
I hope it wasn’t an arrogant human being who caused her injury, direct or indirectly.
“Since we humans have the “better brain”, isn't it our responsibility
to protect our fellow creatures from, oddly enough, ourselves?”
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02/13/2006 01:44:02 AM |
Animals die eventually. All organic matter does. Why people feel it is necessary to devote their care, advocation and attention to an animal or bird who will meet its fate one way or another is beyond me.
The "beach" is gross. The photo makes me not want to visit there, but not "save the animals" or "the bay" for that matter. The bird itself suffers from a little overexposure, but everything else is spot on. The shadows of the pier are great and the sharpness and color of the sand is believable yet bizarre.
To me, if that bird is dumb enough to plop down there of all places, then perhaps that is not the kind of thing I believe is worth "saving". I say let animals and vegetation run their course, do their thing and not tamper with them. But most of all, not feel bad for them. |
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02/13/2006 01:28:24 AM |
| Excellent work. I love the mood as set by the colorwork. |
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02/12/2006 05:14:31 PM |
| AWWW - what a piece of journalism and the title (sniff sniff) - it is sad how we just continue to "keep it up" and look at who suffers. MAN - this is excellent. |
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02/12/2006 05:05:43 PM |
Dear Jimmy,
This is your most poignant work, yet. How very sad for us all. SAVE THE BAY!!! If anyone reads this and lives in the Delmarva region or on the Carolina shore, please join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and keep its history and heritage alive for those who will come after us!!!! MMM Ok so I used this for a political action message. It was worth the risk.
Message edited by author 2006-02-12 17:11:56. |
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