-in God we trust- Photo

Photographer’s Note

latest photos tried to show how to appropriate childhood,here the troups are concentrated in front of the cathedrale of Managua,a hight symbol for this very catholic people.
There is no contradiction between revolution and religion;because for the "sandinist",Christ has been the first martyr of the power,the first man to defend the poors...This is the "theorie of liberation" that we can find in others countries of south america.We can compare this movement to the islamic one,which is winning people because of poverty.A "special" point of view,but it works!!

nbj, TeresaT, cunejo200, rafid76, Flavia has marked this note useful

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maki (0) 2006-11-10 17:28

Hi,
Great documentation, great reporter shot without a gun :)
This scenery looks really powerfull with those people. I don't like maybe in normal life such mix of religion and weapons but in photography this is a great theme, inspiring...
Good B&W tonality and proportions between the mass and the church and sky, angry looking sky,
really good picture,
best regards,
maki

nbj (1871) 2006-11-10 17:28

impressive image with an intense atmosphere. the gray tones are great, and so are the weapons, the church, and your pov. well done!

guaranine (0) 2006-11-10 17:44

cool photojournalistic shot.
beth

Traczewska (7107) 2006-11-10 18:05

Striking picture. The subject, the moment, way you shot one. World Press Photo? Think about it..
Best, Agnieszka

Mav_Erick (69) 2006-11-10 18:08

A superb one. Better than a lot of professional magazine photos. Technically without any criticism. Even the light diagonal shift is suiting because making the picture authentic.
The scene is impressing and the contrast of weapons and church underlines the atmosphere.
Not least I like the photographers comment.
At all 2 points are not enough.

SamB (1948) 2006-11-10 23:42

Nice work, the harmony of the guns and columns of the cathedral is interesting, as they seem to be conflicting elements. You handled the lighting well, as well.

Thanks!
sam

TeresaT (10733) 2006-11-11 16:02

Hello Howe,
what a strong compostion you present us.
All these guns pointed to the sky create a dramatic scene.
And the cloudy sky enhances even more this dramatism.
Perfect contrast and light.
regards
teresa

cunejo200 (7157) 2006-11-11 17:23

Hello Howe,
A powerful scene. Guns and crosses. Something to ponder about. Well composed, and eye opener. Best wishes. Danilo

Budapestman (41920) 2006-11-11 19:05

Hi Howe!
Stunning image! This is a very particular and interesting photo! What a effective and exciting moment. Its a very good POV and particular theme. Special and successful shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

AmiBe (6042) 2006-11-12 10:14

Salut Patrick,
une image impressionnante avec tout ces fusils levés et ce ciel menaçant.
Parait que le discours de D. Ortega a changé avec des références constantes au Christ et à la paix... on verra.
Bonne image documentaire.
a+

zizzer77 (721) 2006-11-12 13:25

you always take a pictures...

alimo3 (6826) 2006-11-12 17:19

Bonsoir Patrick,
cette photo est vraiment impressionnante et en plus elle a un réel graphisme.
J’aime beaucoup le ciel , la silhouette de l’église, et cette foule qui plantent le décor.
Le noir et blanc est beau mais a mon goût un peu trop gris sur la foule .
Bravo.

Tom

rossofuoco (6352) 2006-11-18 12:56

Ciao Howe.
Sono d'accordo con te nel paragonare il movimento sandinista con il movimento islamico, tutti e due lottanoe lottavano contro l'imperialismo occidentale e sopra tutto americano.
Ciao Renzo

Flavia (10202) 2006-11-18 17:16

Salut Patric,

Powerfull image. J'ai entendu beaucoup parler de cette teorie-la au Bresil mais je n'ai jamais lu a propos. As-tu quelque chose a proposer, j'ai une certaine curiosite d'en savoir plus.

Amities,

Flavia

vincent24 (9038) 2006-11-27 16:05

Bonsoir Patrick,
Une immense foule brandissant leur armes devant une eglise..quel tableau dramatique!ce rapprochement des sandinistas vers l'eglise n'etait inconnu...revolutionnaire de gauche chretien!
suis epaté par la qualité de l'image...c'est un scan de film ou de tirage papier?je m'apprete a refaire de l'argentique pour le plaisir(un FM2n d'occasse)je ferai surement numeriser par le labo,je n'ai qu'un scanner grand public qui scanne bien les photos mais pas les negatifs,

beau travail de reporter,
a+
vincent

KrL (62) 2007-05-30 6:04

Bonjour Patrick,
Je ne connais pas bien ce conflit, mais ta note explique très bien cette photo.
La luminosité portée à l'église la rend imposante face à la foule et l'on ressent bien l'enjeu religieux.

Karèle

kenmac (529) 2007-06-18 18:52

HI, I'm not going to critique the image because its damn near perfect ! But I will comment on the subtext. This is one powerful image..maybe one of the best I have seen in recent times. The guns held aloft remind me of hundreds of crucified people..gathered around their tormentor..quite a metaphor for the power of religion over a population.
I have to say ..your framing is exquisite.
Ciao
KMc