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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Joao Silva injured by landmine in Kabul Greg Kendall-Ball, Photographer, Assistant Abilene | TX | USA | Posted: 1:40 PM on 10.23.10 ->> Just saw this on Nick Kristof's Facebook page: "I just saw NY Times photographer Joao Silva, a legendary photographer in some of the world's toughest neighborhoods, in Kabul. Today he was seriously injured by a landmine in Kandahar. My heart aches for Joao as we await word on his condition. And I'm reminded again of the courage of so many reporters and photographers based in places like Afghanistan and Iraq."  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Radu Rosca, Photographer Tirgu Mures | MS | Romania | Posted: 4:56 AM on 10.25.10 ->> Really sad to hear about it, hope he stays strong. Does anyone know if the Bang Bang Club movie has been released?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Kurtz, Photographer Phoenix | AZ | United States | Posted: 10:01 AM on 10.25.10 ->> according to the IMDB, Canadian release is scheduled for Oct 29. No word on US or European release dates.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Brian Blanco, Photographer Tampa / Sarasota | FL | USA | Posted: 10:41 AM on 10.25.10 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/23/widespread-impact-from-an-afghan-m...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Matthew Sauk, Photographer Sandy | UT | United States | Posted: 11:33 AM on 10.25.10 ->> Brian, Thanks for the link, awesome images.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 11:34 AM on 10.25.10 ->> Since he is contract photographer and not a staff employee of the Times I wonder who will be paying Mr. Silva's medical and rehab bills?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (2) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 11:56 AM on 10.25.10 ->> Latest update towards the bottom of this: http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/news/1810153/york-...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Greg Kendall-Ball, Photographer, Assistant Abilene | TX | USA | Posted: 8:23 PM on 10.25.10 ->> Jim- Looks like the NYT is footing the bill for the medical. But, there's also been a fund established for his family. Latest reports say he lost parts of both legs. I imagine that will impact his future ability to work. http://pdnpulse.com/2010/10/fund-established-for-injured-photog-joao-silva-...  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Matthew Sauk, Photographer Sandy | UT | United States | Posted: 10:20 PM on 10.25.10 ->> The guy was still shooting with half his body blown away! Damn  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 9:21 AM on 10.26.10 ->> An appreciation: http://www.gregmarinovich.com/BLOG/?p=552  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 11:05 AM on 10.26.10 ->> " It’s acting despite fear that matters. " http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/joao-silva-acting-despite-fear/  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 6:29 PM on 10.26.10 ->> Another NYT update: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/im-good-baby-joao-silva-says/  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 3:32 PM on 10.28.10 ->> Some additional reporting: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/10/27/landmines_are_war_crimes  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Bryan Hulse, Photographer Nashville | Tn | USA | Posted: 8:57 AM on 10.29.10 ->> Wow! After reading thru these articles, I am touched by this guys amazing work, raw guts and recent sacrifice.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 10:12 AM on 10.29.10 ->> C.J. Chivers weighs in via the NYT At War blog: http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/courage-recognized-joao-silva-in-.../  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 3:13 PM on 11.01.10 ->> A fine slide show of Joao's work: http://www.mg.co.za/multimedia/2010-10-28-talent-explored-and-admired  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David Shea, Photographer Riverside | CA | USA | Posted: 5:56 PM on 11.01.10 ->> "I may not have my legs but at least I have my good looks." From a little tribute by a friend of his: http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/article737043.ece/True-stuff-of-legends  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Stan Liu, Photographer San Diego | CA | USA | Posted: 2:55 AM on 11.30.10 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/its-the-photographer/  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Radu Rosca, Photographer Tirgu Mures | MS | Romania | Posted: 7:57 AM on 12.09.10 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/09/a-special-visit-for-joao-silvas-re.../  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 5:55 PM on 01.19.11 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/a-liberated-joao-silva-takes-in-th.../  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Sam Santilli, Photographer, Photo Editor Philippi | WV | USA | Posted: 11:50 AM on 01.20.11 ->> http://joaosilva.photoshelter.com/ You can help out here  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 12:10 PM on 02.08.11 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/joao-silvas-first-steps-to-recover.../  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Steve Russell, Photographer Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 11:31 AM on 03.25.11 ->> There is a nice story and photos on Mr. Silva's recovery in the February 2011 News Photographer Magazine. The stories and photos were done by Donald Winslow, good read!  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 12:56 PM on 03.25.11 ->> +1 to that Steve, wonderful story and images about Silva's recovery.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Sam Morris, Photographer Henderson (Las Vegas) | NV | USA | Posted: 5:10 PM on 07.28.11 ->> Back to work for Joao: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/28/back-in-action-and-back-on-page-1/  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions David A. Cantor, Photographer, Photo Editor Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 9:55 AM on 08.30.11 ->> Riveting first person account. http://tinyurl.com/3skjkct  This post is:  Informative (2) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Simon Wheeler, Photo Editor, Photographer Ithaca | NY | USA | Posted: 6:10 PM on 09.15.11 ->> Back to work http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2011/09/16/us/16medal2_inline.html  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dianna Russell, Photographer Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 7:02 PM on 09.15.11 ->> David, thanks for posting the NYT Lens blog link. One of the most captivating things I have ever read.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Scott A. Schneider, Photographer Minneapolis | MN | USA | Posted: 11:31 PM on 09.16.11 ->> http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/15/joao-silva-at-the-white-house/  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. 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