JPG Magazine: Photos: "Waiting for sign of help" by !!glenn!! !!capers!!

Waiting for sign of help

By !!glenn!! !!capers!!

On 27 February 2008

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A Navajo Family waits for a sign of help. During the time of operation coal mining takes of toll on the health of Elder and children a like when the the fine Black coal dust is blown in the air. Black lung disease is from the inhalation and accumulation of coal dust.

In the When mother earth trembled photo essay.

15 Responses

On 27 February 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Such a sense of despair on one hand, with newness on the other, always balancing each other out - at least for a while. Excellent.
On 27 February 2008 Amanda Means gave props:
This picture evokes so much emotion.
On 27 February 2008 Paolo Pizzimenti gave props:
All people must stop for awhile and think.. This shot is so true, strong. Txs Glenn for waking up us
On 27 February 2008 Maria Irigoyen gave props:
you really have a great story here, Glenn.
On 27 February 2008 Dan Darroch said:
A story that needs to be told about the first americans!
On 27 February 2008 Anne McGinn said:
Deeply pathetic and heartbreaking.
On 28 February 2008 Jim Robertson gave props:
Great job Glenn bringing attention to a tragic situation that replays itself around the world.
On 28 February 2008 Brandee Cox gave props:
when you look at a picture, obviously you cannot hear anything, but this picture captures a quiet momment and I can feel that!
On 1 March 2008 Jan Hoffman said:
Glenn -- This is an impressive and poignant addition to the series and aptly titled. Excellent narrative and this photo alone makes a strong statement. Very well done.
--Best regards, Jan
On 2 March 2008 roma johnson said:
There's a feeling of hopelessness here and you are there. You see real people with souls. They are not just words. Great shot.
On 3 March 2008 Michael Van der Tol gave props:
A sad statement for the human race - yet we forge ahead ravaging the earth. Thanks for telling the story.
On 6 March 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
Your work is phenomenal, your words - inspiration ...amazing!
On 2 April 2008 Tina McNeill gave props:
Wonderful shot Glenn. Thanks for sharing it along with your words.
On 20 June 2008 Kim Emory gave props:
Profundly Impressive! I am Lumbee (A dieing breed) and when I see photos as this the sheer reality of society today sends chills through out me. You have done a fantastic job
On 21 June 2008 Robert Allan gave props:
Deeply moving!