LIFE Behind the Picture: Larry Burrows’ ‘Reaching Out,’ Vietnam, 1966
In October 1971 LIFE Magazine published Larry Burrows harrowing documentary of the Vietnam war. An extremely dedicated and courageous photographer risking and ultimately losing his life for the job.
Although his work does not portray the typical 'person at work' which I have been assigned to document I believe that these soldiers are at work and are carrying out their jobs. I find Burrows photographs eye opening, saddening yet also beautiful.
Fabricating exceptional compositions, Burrow manages to capture the entire scene, while still creating a close intimacy between the viewer and photos subject. In contrast the saturated warm colours of the film makes these beautiful colours which doesn't compare to reality, making the photographs easier to view. Burrow used depth of field to simplify his photographs and create more impact to draw the eye to the subject.
I find Burrow's work, inspiring, refreshing and emotionally stirring, which is the reaction I think every photographer wants their photographs to do.
In October 1971 LIFE Magazine published Larry Burrows harrowing documentary of the Vietnam war. An extremely dedicated and courageous photographer risking and ultimately losing his life for the job.
Although his work does not portray the typical 'person at work' which I have been assigned to document I believe that these soldiers are at work and are carrying out their jobs. I find Burrows photographs eye opening, saddening yet also beautiful.
Fabricating exceptional compositions, Burrow manages to capture the entire scene, while still creating a close intimacy between the viewer and photos subject. In contrast the saturated warm colours of the film makes these beautiful colours which doesn't compare to reality, making the photographs easier to view. Burrow used depth of field to simplify his photographs and create more impact to draw the eye to the subject.
I find Burrow's work, inspiring, refreshing and emotionally stirring, which is the reaction I think every photographer wants their photographs to do.
Cover image, LIFE magazine. American Marines aid a wounded comrade during Operation Prairie near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, October 1966.
1st Image- American Marines, Operation Prairie, near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, October 1966.
2nd Image- U.S. Marine in Vietnam, October 1966.
2nd Image- U.S. Marine in Vietnam, October 1966.
1st Image- American Marines aid a wounded comrade during Operation Prairie near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, October 1966
2nd Image-American Marines aid wounded comrades during Operation Prairie near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, October 1966.
2nd Image-American Marines aid wounded comrades during Operation Prairie near the DMZ during the Vietnam War, October 1966.