Just as it is possible to perform in other professions that involve a passion for art, when asked about the relationship they have with what they have chosen for their professional life, it is not difficult to have the answer that is a life dedicated to photography. , filming, etc. ? or even that? The camera has already become an extension of the body itself.
If there were any doubts that this phrase might make more sense than to think of a metaphor, a case involving Iraqi journalist Ammar Alwaely will certainly bring much of the reality to both statements.
- While conducting another day of coverage of his country’s dangerous war zones in the city of Mosul.
- The third largest city in the country.
- Ammar came very close to being in his last coverage not for reasons of withdrawal.
- But for imminent reasons.
- It could be the target of an ISIS.
- Sniper.
Probably suspicious or embarrassed by the presence of Alwaely and his colleagues at the scene, the sniper fired an almost accurate shot at the Iraqi’s chest, however, he did not expect his bullet to accurately impact the lens of the goPro camera that was placed on the journalist’s chest. left shoulder to give a more real perspective when walking the professional in the dangerous conflict zone.
Shortly after the shooting, he and his comrades went to protect themselves behind the military vehicle in which they were in a tone of disbelief with what had just happened mixed with the desire to know where the shooting was coming from.
Also on the side of the person who was shot was the journalist of the English vehicle The Sun, Owen Holdaway, who ended up capturing everything that happened and even served as a witness in an almost incredible story without the use of the image:
“The explosion shattered the camera, throwing plastic in his face (Ammar) and even cutting off his lip. I immediately realized that if I hadn’t hit the camera going a few inches to the right, it would touch his heart and it would be fatal.
Look down when Ammar? Reborn? thanks to your GoPro: