"There are a lot of people who think our job is to reassure the public every night that their home, their community and their nation is safe. I don't subscribe to that at all. I subscribe to leaving people with essentially - sorry it's a cliché - a rough draft of history. Some days it's reassuring, some days it's absolutely destructive."
- Peter Jennings, American TV journalist, who died Sunday of lung cancer at the
age of 67
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As previously written, I've discovered that one of my photos is currently under consideration for a prize in a competition held by The International Guide For Freedom. The theme is "Freedom of Thought," and so I chose a shot of Jolene floating blissfully in the water at her new lake home.
A glitch in their system has been fixed, so use this link to get to the site, and choose the "EXTRA" group. Once there, scroll down, put a check next to my name, and click "Submit Vote."
I understand that many other Flickr members have entries in the running, but the prize money would definitely keep the powers at be from hauling me away to debtor's prison for a while. So, if you feel like helping out, it would be very much appreciated.
Thank you.
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phitar, slight clutter, maqui**, ROBERTA GIRELLI, and 5 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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MeganMann 95 months ago | reply
Consider yourself voted for. Best of luck...
artofgold 95 months ago | reply
Yep, voted for you! Best of luck!
Rthee 95 months ago | reply
:-) done and done.
rest in peace peter jennings.
beesquare 95 months ago | reply
Voted. :) Looking good Duane, on all counts.
RIP, Peter Jennings...you were the best there was.
Ms Entropy 95 months ago | reply
great photo, great quote
mimbrava 95 months ago | reply
I voted for you, Duane.
I'm pleased you used this quote by Peter Jennings as your caption. He was a gem from the old school of journalism and will be sorely missed.
Your shot captures a bit of the Big Apple's hurriedness.
Norma Tub 95 months ago | reply
I think all of us "men and women on the street" will miss his composed professionalism. Nice tribute.
Hilary (curioush) 95 months ago | reply
excelente
(and voted)
*rd 95 months ago | reply
dude!
:R.e.a.s.o.n: 95 months ago | reply
Once again!
portseye 95 months ago | reply
You got my vote big dawg. :)
Superchou 95 months ago | reply
who else would i vote for?
annappleaday 95 months ago | reply
nice one duane....YOu?
stefan0 95 months ago | reply
I like this one - it has something special -
can't quiet grasp it - but it's cool :)
stagewhisper 95 months ago | reply
I like the unsettling texture on the hand- it speaks of age and maybe a vulnerable visceral entrance to an otherwise slick image on the surface. Your work is always so engaging in its small unexpected details.
knuddelbacke 95 months ago | reply
vote done :)
great shot my friend
phitar 95 months ago | reply
great image. the hand just pops
ai pohaku 95 months ago | reply
you had my vote at hello!
slight clutter 95 months ago | reply
Voted.
I love this photo, Duane. Really, really love it. :)
7-how-7 94 months ago | reply
i love the way the tie looks and the way the title is open to interpretation and the layer of people and how everyone remains anonymous yet it suggests a definite narrative. that's all...