Balazs Gardi Photographs the War in Afghanistan Using an iPhone App
Deborah Kim — August 3, 2011 — World
References: foreignpolicy & buzzfeed
Acclaimed photojournalist Balazs Gardi has created his latest collection of photos documenting the war in Afghanistan using his iPhone. Gardi used Hipstimatic, a popular photo app to capture these heart-wrenching photos.
Balazs Gardi started shooting pictures for his collection starting back in September of 2010. He found that through these photos he could express something extremely powerful and record the lives of US marines and the Afghans they interacted with. He collaborated with three other photographers on a project called Basetrack which takes the photos and displays them on a map, so that the user can view Facebook posts, interviews, news feeds and the photographs depending on the area of Afghanistan. Gardi started his photo project so that he could use his art as a sort of teaching tool and continues to use his skills to provide the unseen and often forgotten side of war.
Balazs Gardi started shooting pictures for his collection starting back in September of 2010. He found that through these photos he could express something extremely powerful and record the lives of US marines and the Afghans they interacted with. He collaborated with three other photographers on a project called Basetrack which takes the photos and displays them on a map, so that the user can view Facebook posts, interviews, news feeds and the photographs depending on the area of Afghanistan. Gardi started his photo project so that he could use his art as a sort of teaching tool and continues to use his skills to provide the unseen and often forgotten side of war.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Photography - The use of smartphone cameras and apps, like Hipstimatic, allows for easy and immediate capturing of powerful images, opening up new possibilities for photojournalism and documentary storytelling.
2. Interactive Mapping - Projects like Basetrack that display geo-tagged photos and integrate them with social media content create a unique way for users to explore and understand complex issues, such as war, from multiple perspectives.
3. Visual Storytelling - Photographers like Balazs Gardi are using their skills to document and communicate powerful stories, shedding light on important issues and providing a unique perspective on events that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The rise of smartphone photography and photo apps presents opportunities for photographers and businesses to explore new mediums and reach wider audiences with compelling visual content.
2. Social Media - Interactive mapping projects like Basetrack demonstrate how social media platforms can be used to engage and educate audiences, creating new possibilities for targeted messaging and storytelling.
3. Education - The use of visual storytelling in projects like Balazs Gardi's provides an opportunity for educational institutions to incorporate powerful visual content into their curricula, enhancing learning experiences and fostering empathy.
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