Political Imagery

[Devils_Advocate]

I came across a photo from only a few years ago which I remember as feeling quite iconic in its time.

I know some dont like it but we are undoubtedly in political times and I thought it would be interested to see what others see as political imagery that moves them

So I'll start off with one very recent one that moved me and one which is so iconic it probably transcends a almost everyone

[Clarets4me]

I take it that the first one is from the Czech Republic ? What's the story ?

[bfcjg]

Is the second one the worlds strongest man ,?

[Devils_Advocate]

Yep was Czech and it was a right wing Nazi protest march which some anti fascist protesters marched against

The image is a Czech girl scout facing down a Nazi thug which though was brilliant.

I hope the thread (if anyone cares) to be about imagery rather than the detail behind it but the story behind what happened to these people is lets say very interesting and somewhat predictable

[Devils_Advocate]

Is the second one the worlds strongest man ,?

Not sure but he's got the worlds biggest balls

[Bin Ont Turf]

was Czech and it was a right wing Nazi protest march

As opposed to them left wing Nazi's.

[Devils_Advocate]

As opposed to them left wing Nazi's.

Yes

[Rowls]

[Rowls]

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[kritichris]

I have a framed poster of that Tiananmen Square pic, I've always found it symbolic. The picture of the young Czech girl is less so because she is obviously intimidated and the thug facing her is enjoying her fear. This doesn't detract from her stance which must be applauded. If you want to seek political imagery Ghandi and Mandela must be starters along with Martin Luther K unless you are looking for Joe public?

[Devils_Advocate]

I have a framed poster of that Tiananmen Square pic, I've always found it symbolic. The picture of the young Czech girl is less so because she is obviously intimidated and the thug facing her is enjoying her fear. This doesn't detract from her stance which must be applauded. If you want to seek political imagery Ghandi and Mandela must be starters along with Martin Luther K unless you are looking for Joe public?

Its a free for all, post what you see as good imagery - no rules

[Bin Ont Turf]

The picture of the young Czech girl is less so because she is obviously intimidated and the thug facing her is enjoying her fear. This doesn't detract from her stance which must be applauded.

Really, you got all that from that photo?

[kritichris]

Really, you got all that from that photo?

Yes

[kritichris]

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[Vintage Claret]

IlThe picture of the young Czech girl is less so because she is obviously intimidated and the thug facing her is enjoying her fear.

I'm not sure she looks that intimidated, to me it looks like she's thinking 'this guy's a bit of a dick' and he doesn't get why she thinks that.

[Bin Ont Turf]

Yes

Okay, I don't know how you can say he is 'enjoying her fear' though.

There must be a back story to that photo which I don't know about.

[kritichris]

Self immolation created a lot of upsetting political imagery with tibetan monks and others in similar situations protesting against oppression. There are also some awful pics from Vietnam, the classic head shot execution and the young girl with horrific burns running down the street. it's easier to find horrific examples than good ones.

[kritichris]

Okay, I don't know how you can say he is 'enjoying her fear' though.

There must be a back story to that photo which I don't know about.

Body language?

[Bin Ont Turf]

Body language?

I don't think you can read body language from a photograph.

It's more of a single letter than a language if you do.

[Devils_Advocate]

[Devils_Advocate]

Sorry if this offends but this a snapshot of the most profound images I've seen in my lifetime

[Greenmile]

The first pic from the OP reminded me of this one.

[dsr]

The picture of the young Czech girl is less so because she is obviously intimidated ...

She looks quite relaxed to me. Not leaning back, smiling, hands on hips.

[Taffy on the wing]

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