Pulitzer Prize 2014 winners announced for photography: Digital Photography Review

Pulitzer Prize 2014 winners announced for photography

Published Apr 15, 2014 | dpreview staff

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Ranford Stealth

Until they give Pulitzers for selfies or forum postings I guess we'll just have to get out there and work to gain access to photojournalistic opportunities. Or wildlife, sport, landscape, street, beauty/fashion, architecture etc etc. It seems to me the guys who do that seem to get "lucky" at some stage. Or we could just mope around a keyboard and wait for that perfect camera and opportunity to come to us. Don't hold your breath, get out and shoot, for the sheer joy, satisfaction, creativity and personal edification. That's why we do photography isn't it, not just for awards? Oh, wait...

Apr 19, 2014permalink

wkay

My mother-in-law just lost an arm to cancer, can I win a Pulitizer with some lame picture and a compassionate story? Oops, only Muslim violence wins the honors in America, the rest of society's innocent victims are just non-deserving losers.

Apr 18, 2014permalink

MikeFairbanks

To those of you complaining about access being an unfair advantage: Access is very challenging to gain, and a photographer who goes to great lengths to get access deserves to have that considered as a positive, not a negative.

I'm a semi-professional photographer (meaning that I have a day job that really pays the bills and earn extra income on the side with portrait work occasionally--mostly to pay for equipment). That said, one of my goals is to break into the entertainment industry down here in Atlanta (film and television are growing quickly). I'd like to do production stills, interviews/photo shoots and more. Getting access is very difficult. I can't just walk onto a set with all those clearly posted "no trespassing" and "authorized only" signs everywhere.

So, if I continue to work at it and network, I might someday work my way into the business. If I get a good photo of a celebrity, some might claim I had it too easy because of my access.

It's work.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

Kasper Hauser

it's interesting everytime there's a post about something other than gear (in which most comments analyze the camera they have n't yet touched with more details than the original post) number of skeptics dominates the rest.
this time i could actually agree to some level that he could only capture this series because of access and received the award because of its subject not his body of work.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

mcshan

Saw Mr. Bauman in a Costco the other day (signing books ). He has come a long way.

The photos of him could have been done by many. As noted access really was key.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

brn

There is nothing particularly good about that photo. The composition is poor. Without the story, it severely lacks emotion. It actually seems to take away from the story.
Apparently, Pulitzer doesn't mean a whole lot.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

Henrikw

Boston bombing, Kenya mall attack, Syria - interesting how many of the entries relate to the suffering caused by religious brainwash

Apr 15, 2014permalink

RichRMA

Heh. Nothing changes over time, does it?

Apr 16, 2014permalink

Carlos C

Agree that the biggest problem is religion. Unfortunately, many believe Christianity is a religion...it truly is not...it is a way of life after your have established a relationship with Jesus Christ. I see nothing in the Bible justifying hate or hurting others because they do not believe or follow Christianity. "Religion" has distorted the message and justifies horrific acts as the way to be faithful...rubbish.
Ok, back to photography.

Apr 21, 2014permalink

racketman

the link to Tlumacki suggests Crab spiders change colour for camouflage; this has been disproved by scientists. There is no evidence they profit from adapting their colour to the flower due to the way both prey and predators perceive colour.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

himmelblaugrau

It is insane to give an award to images of human tragedy.

How often would a helping hand be better than the cold glass of a camera lens ?

Can a Pulitzer winner ever sleep with a quiet conscience?

A lot of questions occur.....

Apr 15, 2014permalink

b craw

I agree with your sentiment in particular cases, however, I'll repeat a less-than-original concept: photographers do in some cases help to improve circumstances through expanding consciousness of misery, tragedy, etc. The still image, while never a complete objective truth, can de-abstract an event, render subjects involved as individuals - this can have a powerful impact on audience perception. Is there often internal ambivalence, conflict on the part of the photographer? I'm sure there is.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

RichRMA

Pulitzer isn't a ART photography prize!! Jeez!

Apr 16, 2014permalink

jtan163

That's only a reasonable statement if you sacrifice all you can spare to assist other human tragedies.

My guess is, if you are anything like me and all of the people I personally know, that you don't.

Despite the fact that where ever you live, there are almost certainly sick people not being treated, hungry people not being fed, kids not being educated - have you done all you can to help them?

Yet you probably sleep at night.

If a helping hand is better than the cold glass of a camera lens, why not sell your photographic gear and donate the funds - or disperse them personally - to some human suffering in your area.

If you expect a PJ to give up a money shot - in effect their living - isn't it reasonable for you to give up your pastime equipment? (or your living - if you are a pro).

I'm not pointing the finger at you for helping or not helping people, but I am questioning your question, and wondering if you have really thought about suffering and sacrifice.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

grock

"Can a Pulitzer winner ever sleep with a quiet conscience?"
Sometimes, tragically, no.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Carter

Apr 16, 2014permalink

Suntan

I love it when the winning of an award comes down 99% to "access."

You have access to take that closeup picture as the pro athlete kisses the championship trophy? - Award

You have access to take that close up photo of the baby from two popular stars? - Award

You have access to take a number of photos of a person with missing limbs? - Award.

Real tough stuff there.

-Suntan

Apr 15, 2014permalink

Timbukto

You mean the average gearhead may actually need to be quite personable to gain such access that money can't buy? I agree that is quite a predicament.

Apr 16, 2014permalink

grumpycat

Keep alive the lie!
I am the way and the truth and the life.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

jameshamm

The photojournalism' Pulitzer as doublespeak.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

jkoch2

The Lacy Atkins site, if one can excuse the "selfie" on the main page, includes various interesting photo series, including the one about the Oakland charter school. It features some motivated, engaged people. Unfortunately, most of the pictures portray very reluctant or bewildered young men. One appears to give up entirely. The learning experience seems reduced to passing unappetizing multiple choice proficiency exams. The school could probably use a music and choir director prior to a math drill sergeant. The enrollment selection process and voluntary nature may assure some improvement in scores or graduation rates, but that is a matter that photography does not convey very well, and which statistics can cloud too.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

Top Dog Imaging

Well done. I am impressed by how the photographers managed to photograph this young man without infringing on his dignity.

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(unknown member)

Bravo Gorane...

Apr 15, 2014permalink

tkbslc

Powerful images for sure. I just wonder why award winners always seem to be about human suffering and violence.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

smu95rp

Hear, hear, tkbslc. I agree.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

elefteriadis alexandros

-Maybe because thats sale, and also is good for political reasons?

Apr 15, 2014permalink

Niklas Ramstedt

The bombing victim one started with suffering and ended with overcoming it. That sends a pretty strong message that anyone can take wisdom from.

Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up.
(Batman Begins - Alfred Pennyworth)

Apr 15, 2014*permalink

papa natas

From the other Batman:
"..Some people just love to see the World go in flames.."
And I'll add: Then, they take a picture.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

spone

These awards are for photojournalism so of course a lot of the nominees cover human suffering and violence. In my opinion photos are often an important part of these stories. The images of the devastation of natural disasters, wars and disease have probably done more to mobilize people and governments to action than text alone would have.

Apr 15, 2014permalink

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