Boston Marathon/Sports Illustrated Photo

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04/22/2013 02:10:43 PM · #1

I searched around and did not find a specific thread on this subject. (Like most forums, there is a lengthy thread on the Marathon bombing)

When I first saw the pictures taken by John Tlumacki of the the Boston Globe. (one now graces the cover of Sports Illustrated), I was amazed. Not sure if it was the emotion of the situation or the true depth of this photo. I'm just an amateur photographer, like most people here. To understand the magnitude of things that are happening around you, and still capture a moment like this is incredible (if not a bit lucky)

Just wondered what other people thought of the photos?

Mike

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04/22/2013 03:45:55 PM · #2

um... welcome?

Skip

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04/22/2013 04:08:15 PM · #3

it is an amazing shot. i don't remember where i saw it, but i saw one taken from the photo bridge at nearly the exact same moment as this image and you can see the photographer there, getting the shot. even though it's hard to equate photographers to first responders, it does take a fair amount of professionalism and presence of mind to focus in and get the job done in those types of situations.

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04/22/2013 04:45:35 PM · #4

Originally posted by Mike:

um... welcome?

um.....thanks??

Mike

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04/22/2013 04:47:41 PM · #5

it was your first post, i wasn't sure if i should welcome you first.

anyway, welcome.

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04/22/2013 05:11:10 PM · #6

Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

Bear_Music

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04/22/2013 05:31:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by Snotick:

Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

We only remember back as far as the most recent uproar :-)

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04/22/2013 05:32:27 PM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Snotick:
Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

We only remember back as far as the most recent uproar :-)

Then I fear I am going to be forgotten soon.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

04/22/2013 05:34:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by Snotick:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Snotick:
Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

We only remember back as far as the most recent uproar :-)

Then I fear I am going to be forgotten soon.

Not if you post after every kerfuffle :-)

cowboy221977

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04/22/2013 05:38:17 PM · #10

Originally posted by Snotick:

Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

Hey welcome....when are gonna see some of your pics.

Lydia

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04/22/2013 05:58:11 PM · #11

Hi, Matt!

Welcome to DPC.

bohemka

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04/22/2013 06:04:59 PM · #12

I think I saw the photo you're talking about on the BBC, but honestly I don't know what's on the cover of Sports Illustrated. To keep your topic on track perhaps you should post it here?

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04/22/2013 06:06:27 PM · #13

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Originally posted by Snotick:
Thanks. I've been a lurker for about a year. But, never had anything important to say until today.

Thought I had introduced myself when I first joined the site.

Hey welcome....when are gonna see some of your pics.

Thanks. Do you want to see them here? In the Individual Photography Discussion? or in the Critique Club? Most of my stuff is still in Raw format.

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

04/22/2013 06:08:24 PM · #14

I was mainly talking about entering challenges.

04/22/2013 06:16:55 PM · #15

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

I was mainly talking about entering challenges.

Hopefully soon.

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04/22/2013 06:18:36 PM · #16

Here is the picture. Again credit goes to John Tlumacki of the the Boston Globe

Message edited by author 2013-04-23 13:46:16.

Devinder

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04/22/2013 06:19:25 PM · #17

google says its this

I know the pros do what they do and they gota document this stuff and it takes a lota guts and presence of mind to keep the camera steady and shooting in such a situation - but i don't think i have it in me to shoot in that situation.

I read an article on photogs who document and report overseas and they see all this cruddy stuff and they know they've gotta take a pic of the scene to bring attention to it and its their job, but i've never really faced that and wouldn't want to. i think my first instinct would be to try and help the guy out, not to take an image.

Thats not a shot at the pros doing the shooting, i have respect for that as well. i just don't think that the camera is my priority when i see people falling.

edit: nvm you posted it already.

Message edited by author 2013-04-22 18:19:44.

Judi

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04/22/2013 06:58:20 PM · #18

Not long ago I had to take some photos knowing that there was a dead person lying next to me. It was tough. Going into these jobs I try to avoid thinking of that element or even the possibility that I would know the victim/s and instead focus on the job at hand. Only once I have finished and leaving that area do I allow myself to think about anything other than the job. I shudder horribly when I think of the situation but I knew I had a job to do.

I cannot speak for the other photographers in similiar situations but I expect they would also shut themselves off until later when they can assess the situation in their own privacy.

Strikeslip

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04/22/2013 07:03:53 PM · #19

Wow, that photo is incredible!

You see that female cop, gun drawn, hair blowing forward into her face?!?!?!

Message edited by author 2013-04-22 19:04:47.

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04/22/2013 07:21:28 PM · #20

Originally posted by Devinder:

Thank for putting up the actual Sports Illustrated cover. I would assume that photo was take a 1/2 second later.

I agree. I'm not sure I could ignore the instinct to help those in need. Paycheck, or not.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

04/22/2013 07:28:44 PM · #21

Originally posted by Snotick:

Originally posted by Devinder:
google says its this

I know the pros do what they do and they gota document this stuff and it takes a lota guts and presence of mind to keep the camera steady and shooting in such a situation - but i don't think i have it in me to shoot in that situation.

I read an article on photogs who document and report overseas and they see all this cruddy stuff and they know they've gotta take a pic of the scene to bring attention to it and its their job, but i've never really faced that and wouldn't want to. i think my first instinct would be to try and help the guy out, not to take an image.

Thats not a shot at the pros doing the shooting, i have respect for that as well. i just don't think that the camera is my priority when i see people falling.

edit: nvm you posted it already.

Thank for putting up the actual Sports Illustrated cover. I would assume that photo was take a 1/2 second later.

I agree. I'm not sure I could ignore the instinct to help those in need. Paycheck, or not.

There was a discussion in these forums years ago about helping versus photographing. Interesting subject.

Ozzie

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04/22/2013 07:31:55 PM · #22

That guy is a 78 year old from Everett, Washington! He has run a few marathons. Good on him doing these at his age.

Judi

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04/22/2013 07:33:27 PM · #23

He fell over from the blast. After he was helped up, he then went on to cross the line (coming second in his age group) and then ran a kilometer to the hospital.

Originally posted by Ozzie:

That guy is a 78 year old from Everett, Washington! He has run a few marathons. Good on him doing these at his age.