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SE Asia Disaster - Helping Through Photography

darrin james

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This shot, as indicated in the details was taken in Laos in 2002. We chose it for this cause as it depicts people, regardless of age Caring for each other.Hi All,The recent disaster in South East Asia is unprecedented in the need for Aid to help in the supply of the basics such as Water, Food, Shelter and Medicine.As some of you know, we have been selling our photographs, many from the affected regions, for a while now which has led to an idea that we hope will help those badly in need of those basics to survive.For as long as it is required, ALL profits from the photos sold off the website will be donated directly to the relevant Aid Organisations. The prices of the photos have been drastically reduced to encourage more sales during this period which will hopefully lead to a reasonable sum to be donated.Some of the shots have won International awards and the photos generally have been given substantial International recognition. For the small cost of the photos you will be receiving something which truly reflects on the culture of that particular place and the knowledge that you have helped out in the long process of rebuilding many many severely affected lives. There is now a section on our website which goes through this in greater detail including a Size and Price guide. Please visit Darrin JamesJ PhotographyEvery bit will go a long way, thank you for giving this consideration. If you feel this is a worthy exercise, please pass on these details to your family and friends. Dana and DarrinDarrin JamesJ Photography

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I believe that there are valid points on both sides of the argument here: I can see using a photo taken in the general area of the countries affected to generate awareness and concern for the tsunami victims. Makes it more human and personal, and that's all well and good. However a recent news story cautioned people about giving money to just anyone who asks for it as a lot of phony charities have sprung up to exploit the tsunami tragedy. (Please note, I am not inferring that you are one of those.) May I suggest that you keep the photo and the idea, but instead of selling a photo, list a number of reputable charities people may donate to. That should help everyone's social conscience and not make you appear to some as trying to use the disaster to sell some photos as well as keeping it within the bounds of PN's guidelines.
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luvi

Darrin and Dana, i want to believe in you.

This is the only thing i want to do, i can't believe thata so talented people may be so false, it's impossible for me to believe.

So, good initiative.

 

LV

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raczoliver

First, let me say that the picture is definitely very very nice, aesthetically. I also think it's a noble thing of you to donate to the tsunami victims, I have nothing against that. However, it is obvious that this picture has absolutely nothing to do with the tsunami. I might as well take a picture of a hot shot baseball player and sell it for the benefit of the victims of hurricane Katrina. It would probably be even more relevant, at least they were in the same country. For those less knowledgeable about geography, Laos does not even have sea shore. The last time it was hit by a tsunami was never.

 

Not only is the picture not related to the tsunami, but these kids are obviously not suffering. Saying that you are sick is very much over the line, but I don't think it's OK to take a picture out of its context and use it for something else, just because it looks good, and people can be fooled with it. I might be wrong, but I think these kids are not even from a poor family by local standards. Their clothing is tidy, they are wearing ornaments, and even their nails are clean! This doesn't make the picture any less valuable, it just shouldn't be titled "SE Asia Disaster". I wonder what they would think if they knew their picture was distributed as a representation of "disaster".

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shea
This is nobel and beautiful. One of my favorite quotes is by Albert Einstien: "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." Thank you for doing something. I am going to the website right now top check out the other photos.
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naman_gupta

For people who are outraged by the way D&D tried to help and for those who did helped through their medium , this is one very good site which allows you to give FREE FOOD to POOR STARVING and CALAMITY STUCK people and CHILDREN around the world, you click on a tab and the sponsors pay amount enough to buy one cup of food. BOOKMARK it or make it your HOMEPAGE but PLEASE CLICK DAILY. You always thought of making a diff. but dint knew how,well this is your chance. Take Care and THINK!

THE HUNGERSITE

 

PS (to D&D) :- Great shot with nice colors, I love how the baby is handeled and his/her expression.

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rascal64

Beautiful photo. ridiculous petty argument. the photo is obviously not related to a disaster. However, the tenderness that is captured and the apparent compassion of the photographer(s)compels me to look at more of the work. Most of the PNers who I know are over the age of 18 and are qualified to handle their financial decisions and charity matters. If someone is buying this photo simply to help tsunami victims, that seems foolish. If someone is buying this image because they are moved by it and support the photographers vision and mission, it seems like a good investment. My hope is that the photographers are better at handling their money than The Red Cross is (hehe). lovely image. beautiful kids. I hope that they are flourishing.7/7

 

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