James Nachtwey is one of the most influential photojournalists of all times. James has won the Robert Capa Gold Medal five times, Dan David prize in 2002, TED Prize award in 2007... Just to name a few from a sea of photography achievements.
James was injured in 2003 by a grenade while photographing as a TIME Magazine correspondent in Baghdad.
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Who hasn't felt at times the inspiration/motivation crankset a bit dry and rusty. It's inevitable and part of human nature to feel tired at times, and our choice wether to lift the spirits or let them swim in the quicksand.
Runners, poets, administrators, doctors, scientists, mathematicians, photographers... Everyone needs some soul-candy at times.
Here's a clip from Nachtwey's speech at the TED Prize ceremony. I hope this lubricates your spirit and helps you pedal that cranckset with all your might. Never stop learning, take advantage of your sight, it's a gift not everyone has and it might not be with you at some point.
Learn and share, learn from sharing. Photograph, now!
“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow." – Imogen Cunningham
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