“Retired from Service” from the series “An Analog Life”
was recently awarded a nomination in the Americana category of the 6th International Masters Color Cup of Photography 2013.
*** Narrative graphics credit: Felicia Genevieve Bawolek @ 2012 all rights reserved.
Time to play devil’s advocate…please read this entire post before commenting
Thank you.
Regarding…the New York post “DOOMED” front page story of the man crushed by a subway…
Although I do not side with the photographer or the publisher of this story, I will point out that it is reported that 18 people stood by during this tragedy.
These 18 “spectators” did NOTHING to help the man in crisis.
The headline for this publishing could have been “MAN SAVED” rather than “DOOMED”, if someone literally gave him a hand.
Some jobs unfortunately have attached to them a certain amount of emotional detachment in order to be either objective, executed in an efficient manner, and/or to protect the person performing their job ( firefighters, nurses,physicians,police officers, military, etc.).
So as far as the journalist/photographer involved, though I do not agree with his actions they were at least consistent with his employment description.
But the 18 people who stood by and did nothing
(exempting anyone of physical or emotional disadvantage)… I have more issue with them than the photographer.
Though I as a photographer, I would not behave as such in this situation.
So what is the real issue? The sensationalizing of such a tragic event by news hawkers? The fact that we live in a society that this behavior is rewarded, and others are too self absorbed, choose to stand by and not take action to help another individual in distress?
Arguably it is not a person’s job to help someone in need.
We do have hired professionals who do this.
But are you the person who would have watched this or attempted to help in some manner…grab security, call 911, or possibly put yourself in harms way and given this man hand.
Or are you the person who stands by, does nothing, and then is shocked because someone else didn’t bother to help either?
So next time you walk by a homeless person and think it is a scam…
see an injured animal on the side of the road and just leave it there to die because it isn’t your responsibility or it is contemporary Darwinism…
or just know that someone is sad or distressed and you are too self absorbed to empathize , give a kind word or a hug.
Truth is you are the PROBLEM. So do something about it.
articles of reference for critical thinking:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2012/12/new_york_posts_subway_death_photo_stirs_debate_over_journalistic_ethics.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-shaw/reading-the-pictures-doom_b_2245196.html
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/anguished_fotog_critics_are_unfair_s4bWwIXfZlBR6wi2tQALyH
image > all rights reserved felicia genevieve bawolek © 2010
I was recently notified that “proud momma” was awarded a nomination in the “Americana” category, 5th International Master’s Color Cup of Photography 2011.
:)
“Proud Mama” is part of a series of images taken with old/abused/water damaged Velvia, Ilford, Konica, Agfa, and Kodachrome film… using old cameras( Polaroid sx70,Kodak Brownie, Mamiya c330 tlr, Buschman 2x3 press camera, Rolleiflex tlr) or holga cameras. Digital just can’t communicate at the level analog does.
There is a sweet female dog digging through the trash. You could tell she just had some puppies. I followed her for hours hoping to find an owner or her puppies… so that I could take care of them. I was unsuccessful.
General Assembly for Occupy Ann Arbor _ October 6th @ UM diag
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/199678676768288/
“This group was established in hopes of showing solidarity for other existing Occupy groups, spread information about the Occupation during this media blackout, and to help coordinate carpools/ride shares to both Wall Street and other Michigan Occupations from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and other surrounding areas. This group exists to also spread information around college campuses and create cooperation and support amongst students and residents.”
https://www.facebook.com/occupyannarbor?sk=info
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Cheers!
General Assembly for Occupy Ann Arbor _ October 6th @ UM diag
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/199678676768288/
“This group was established in hopes of showing solidarity for other existing Occupy groups, spread information about the Occupation during this media blackout, and to help coordinate carpools/ride shares to both Wall Street and other Michigan Occupations from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and other surrounding areas. This group exists to also spread information around college campuses and create cooperation and support amongst students and residents.”
https://www.facebook.com/occupyannarbor?sk=info
*Special note…internet magazines,print magazines, books, promotional entities, and/or websites that are for promotional purposes, post and/or print advertising, collect revenue from their website/publication/promotional identity or with the purposeful intent of collecting revenue of ANY KIND from their publication/website/blog/entity … CAN NOT reblog/repost any images this site, my website, my flickr page, or blog page without permission and/or the purchase of limited lisencing right right from the owner of these images … hence the term “all rights reserved”.
For those individuals who appreciate my work “liking” and “reblogging” my images are welcome as long as my photo credits and links are readily displayed.But my images can not be sold, used for promotional purposes, cropped, tweeked, altered, augmented, collaged or repurposed.
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Cheers!
alexa’s bday fete : MECANISME CYCLIQUE vol.3
felicia genevieve bawolek © 2011 all rights reserved
PLATYPUS (Ypsilanti, MI): outdoor set in the backyard
lyman and adam… and etc = a band of rotating all-stars. it will have many iterations but always be focused on groovy, spacious, often danceable wonders.
MORSEVILLE BRIDGE (Flint, MI)
http://www.facebook.com/pa ges/Morseville-Bridge/3229 59151515
MASNEMA
LAWLESS CARVER (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://lawlesscarver.bandc amp.com/
BAD INDIANS (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://badindians.bandcamp .com/
PRUSSIA (Detroit, MI)
http://prussiadetroit.com/
http://www.daytrotter.com/ dt/prussia-concert/2003038 6-3737718.html
FERDY MAYNE (Nashville, TN… kinda)
http://theferdymayne.bandc amp.com/
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Felicia Genevieve Bawolek
Cheers!
alexa’s bday fete : MECANISME CYCLIQUE vol.2
felicia genevieve bawolek © 2011 all rights reserved
PLATYPUS (Ypsilanti, MI): outdoor set in the backyard
lyman and adam… and etc = a band of rotating all-stars. it will have many iterations but always be focused on groovy, spacious, often danceable wonders.
MORSEVILLE BRIDGE (Flint, MI)
http://www.facebook.com/pa ges/Morseville-Bridge/3229 59151515
LAWLESS CARVER (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://lawlesscarver.bandcamp.com/
BAD INDIANS (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://badindians.bandcamp.com/
PRUSSIA (Detroit, MI)
http://prussiadetroit.com/
http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/prussia-concert/20030386-3737718.html
FERDY MAYNE (Nashville, TN… kinda)
http://theferdymayne.bandcamp.com/
*Special note…internet magazines,print magazines, books, promotional entities, and/or websites that are for promotional purposes, post and/or print advertising, collect revenue from their website/publication/promotional identity or with the purposeful intent of collecting revenue of ANY KIND from their publication/website/blog/entity … CAN NOT reblog/repost any images this site, my website, my flickr page, or blog page without permission and/or the purchase of limited lisencing right right from the owner of these images … hence the term “all rights reserved”.
For those individuals who appreciate my work “liking” and “reblogging” my images are welcome as long as my photo credits and links are readily displayed.But my images can not be sold, used for promotional purposes, cropped, tweeked, altered, augmented, collaged or repurposed.
To acquire limited licensing/usage rights and/or to gain permission for educational use please contact me at : nevbav@ gmail.com
Thank you for all your support and consideration.
Felicia Genevieve Bawolek
Cheers!
alexa’s bday fete : MECANISME CYCLIQUE vol.1
felicia genevieve bawolek © 2011 all rights reserved
PLATYPUS (Ypsilanti, MI): outdoor set in the backyard
lyman and adam… and etc = a band of rotating all-stars. it will have many iterations but always be focused on groovy, spacious, often danceable wonders.
MORSEVILLE BRIDGE (Flint, MI)
http://www.facebook.com/pa ges/Morseville-Bridge/3229 59151515
MASNEMA
LAWLESS CARVER (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://lawlesscarver.bandc amp.com/
BAD INDIANS (Ypsilanti, MI)
http://badindians.bandcamp .com/
PRUSSIA (Detroit, MI)
http://prussiadetroit.com/
http://www.daytrotter.com/ dt/prussia-concert/2003038 6-3737718.html
FERDY MAYNE (Nashville, TN… kinda)
http://theferdymayne.bandc amp.com/
*Special note…internet magazines,print magazines, books, promotional entities, and/or websites that are for promotional purposes, post and/or print advertising, collect revenue from their website/publication/promotional identity or with the purposeful intent of collecting revenue of ANY KIND from their publication/website/blog/entity … CAN NOT reblog/repost any images this site, my website, my flickr page, or blog page without permission and/or the purchase of limited lisencing right right from the owner of these images … hence the term “all rights reserved”.
For those individuals who appreciate my work “liking” and “reblogging” my images are welcome as long as my photo credits and links are readily displayed.But my images can not be sold, used for promotional purposes, cropped, tweeked, altered, augmented, collaged or repurposed.
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Thank you for all your support and consideration.
Felicia Genevieve Bawolek
Cheers!
streaming thoughts dialogue/quote of the day
My favorite things are … just wandering from place to place, going to cafés and museums, listening to sincere music, enjoying street performers, and taking photographs. My favorite day is a “happy accident”.
“An Analog Life”
all images in this series are taken with old/abused/water damaged velvia, agfa,ilford and kodachrome film… using old cameras…polaroid sx70,kodak brownie, mamiya tlr c330,rolleiflex tlr and/ or holga cameras.(images presented here are part of an ongoing series.)
digital just can’t communicate at the level analog does
all rights reserved Felicia Genevieve Bawolek© 2009-2011
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Cheers!
beer,burlesque,and misbehaving @ the corner brewery, ypsilanti michigan. (VOL.2)
corner brewery’s 5th anniversary. velvet hammer beer is tapped for the day, and festivities for the day included burlesque and fire dancing.
*** all rights reserved felicia genevieve bawolek © 2011
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Felicia Genevieve Bawolek
Cheers!
It is a time for being thoughtful and deliberate…
Everyone is talking about Osama Bin Laden’s death, and rightfully so. He was a hatemonger, a sociopath, a mass murderer, and a true terrorist. The actions taken against him were justified and I am relieved that he no longer has a place in our world. But the rhetoric following his death is just as disturbing as the actions taken by Osama Bin Laden and his followers.
I would ask that we don’t lower ourselves socially or spiritually to their level. Our behavior following his death is even more important than the efforts it has taken to bring him to justice. Be relieved,be thankful,be thoughtful. Don’t emulate the destructive, hateful behavior that fueled the egos of sociopaths like Osama Bin Laden and his followers.
