Photographer Sparks Armed Manhunt After Being Mistaken for ‘Sniper’
An astrophotographer in Ireland recently caused a strange scare: he was mistaken for a "sniper," and it resulted in an armed police manhunt.
Photography, Authority and Race
I am troubled by what I have seen.
In recent weeks, we have witnessed terrible, on-going episodes within our borders through photos and video that speak volumes about the tragedy of race. Racism is as old as human history, and there is a long, rich history of capturing race conflicts in the US by photographers like Charles Moore, Bruce Davidson, Gordon Parks and others.
But in this post 9/11 world, the balance of power has shifted towards authority -- militarized officers outfitted with high-powered machine guns and body armor straight out of central casting for a Michael Bay film who seemingly police differently depending on the color of your skin.
Chinese SWAT Member and Fiancée’s Action-Packed Engagement Photos Go Viral
As a SWAT officer, Hou Weilin needs to be constantly prepared for any situation that may arise. Thus, when his fiancée, Li Jinyang, wanted to get engagement photographs, he was unable to do so in a studio setting, where he’d be too far distanced from his equipment and gear, should a situation arise.
As a compromise, Weilin and his fiancée used his workplace to their advantage to create some crazy, cinematic engagement photos.