http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1399668.html Photographer criticised A photographer has come under fire in China for his pictures of a man falling off a bicycle. The man came a spectacular cropper in Xiamen city after his bike hit a pot-hole submerged in rainwater. But photographer Liu Tao was accused of lying in wait to take his pictures instead of warning people of the danger. Readers of the Beijing Youth Daily, which published the shots, wrote in to express their feelings. One wrote: "The pictures are well shot, but the person who shot this is disgusting. He knew there was a pit, but was waiting there for someone to fall over." And another said: "The photographer should really be condemned since he knew there definitely would be other victims." Liu defended himself, saying: "I just knew that the city government has paved the pit, and without my pictures, the pit would not be noticed by the government, and there would perhaps be more people falling over."
This guy may get in trouble, but I have a feeling one or all of those pictures will make him lots of money. Nice shots.
I like the angle and the brightness and contrast is just right.. The positioning of the biker is perfect and the last shot truly captures the pain of 'victim' I like how the tire hits his head again.. was the dude carrying an umbrella in one hand and steering with the other?
That's what it looks like, he seemed to want to stay dry...while riding out in the rain....or maybe he uses it to slow down?
I think it's good to wear helmets, and the guy should have just invested in a good raincoat if he had to bike in the rain.
So did the guy have any serious injuries? I really hope not. That way, I won't feel so bad for laughing my ass off at those pictures.
He died. Its still funny. Edit: I thought Ima was talking about the idiot trying to jump the great wall of China. I dont know about the dude that hit the pot hole. I bet the only thing hurt was his pride.
aaaahhh...I remember that one well... First time I recall seeing two admins getting pissy with each other. Jeff didnt find it amusing...and BK was....well..you know how he is.. cant imagine how that thread would fly around here these days...
Geez keeleys sig is LONG in that thread. Is there no video of the guy jumping the wall? Or more pics....?
