Expedition Granted Project Submission

indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
edited September 3, 2014 in People
Over at National Geographic, there’s a little contest happening: $50k to fund an expedition. It’s called Expedition Granted and it asks for project ideas that inspire, inform and make a difference. I have just the plan: my grandfather’s love of photography connected him to local people in rural Japanese towns outside of Tokyo while he was stationed there during the Korean War. As a third-generation photographer in my family, I’d like to travel to Japan to connect with those he photographed to unite them with the images. In addition, I will create a body of work inspired by his Japan collection. Our work would serve as a testament to the power of trust, friendship and compassion during a time of war.

It’s a beautiful story and one that needs to be told, especially today. Finalists are announced on September 12. If I make it in, I’ll need your help to spread the word. The winner is chosen by popular vote. Wish me luck!

Click on the image to see my submission video!

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  • Jim McClainJim McClain Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited September 1, 2014
    Moving presentation. Good luck.

    Jim
  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 1, 2014
    I am missing the point with this posting mwink.gif
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  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited September 1, 2014
    D3Sshooter wrote: »
    I am missing the point with this posting mwink.gif

    Missing the point? Not a cool enough post to share? Did I post in the wrong place? I'm full of questions.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited September 2, 2014
    What an awesome idea!
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    indiegirl wrote: »
    Missing the point? Not a cool enough post to share? Did I post in the wrong place? I'm full of questions.

    Please don't get me wrong, I was under the impression that this forum part "people" is about pictures of people in all kind of sorts. That is why I did not get why this beautiful posting was in this forum…It is certainly a very interesting effort. But who am I ?

    Good luck with your submission.
    A photographer without a style, is like a pub without beer
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited September 2, 2014
    D3Sshooter wrote: »
    Please don't get me wrong, I was under the impression that this forum part "people" is about pictures of people in all kind of sorts. That is why I did not get why this beautiful posting was in this forum…It is certainly a very interesting effort. But who am I ?

    Good luck with your submission.

    Well, it is a post about a project to connect photographs from the past to people in the present :D
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  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    ian408 wrote: »
    Well, it is a post about a project to connect photographs from the past to people in the present :D

    I put it here and shared it because even though I photograph hundreds of people each year, this project and my grandfather's work connects me to what it truly means to be a photographer of people. Had I discovered only images of his that were landscape, I can't say I'd be as moved. Landscape is a territory my talents are not aligned with. I'm drawn to our collective story: I'm a photographer of the action, interactions and reactions that make us unique.

    Thanks for the kind words, the encouragement and the conversation. I forgot how much I loved the discussion this place can host.

    Best wishes,

    Jesse
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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    Excellent presentation! clap.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    DS3, Indiegirl was a regular poster here, before you joined the forum probably. She is an AMAZING people photographer, and one of the most fun posters who ever graced this place. I'm just glad to see her back here, for whatever reasons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jesse, this is amazing. And SO happy to hear your life is continuing to take you photographic places - woot!
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    Did I say something wrong ?
    I just didn't got it…. that is all.
    Nothing more folks.

    But you know what divamum…..….. I am not long enough on the forum apparently to ask something….. That is clear…
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    DS3, I think we're having multiple "lost in translation" issues here. Your question sounded kind of like a criticism, although I'm sure you didn't mean it that way. My own response was to put it in context and explain why I think Jess posted here. That's it! No harm, no foul, and certainly no offense intended (on anybody's part, I'm sure) :):):)
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
    No problem here divamum mwink.gif

    Just a misunderstanding on my behalf , but then again I am not a native speaker…..ne_nau.gif

    And my comment on your statement was intended as fun… but then again written text is not that handy to put an expression in of fun.
    (lack of intonation )


    Steve
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2014
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2014
    D3Sshooter wrote: »
    Did I say something wrong ?
    I just didn't got it…. that is all.
    Nothing more folks.

    But you know what divamum…..….. I am not long enough on the forum apparently to ask something….. That is clear…

    No problem for me. You are a valued contributor and have never been anything but polite. This is just a simple misunderstanding.

    Sam
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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,188 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2014
    TXS Sam, indeed a misunderstanding on my behalf….
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