“I also befriended a whale. These are the whales in Argentina. An adult like this is 35 meters long, weighs about 40 tons. She came so close to the boat, I could touch her. And it was incredible. Such sensitive skin! As I was caressing her, I could see her tail, 35 meters away, trembling. Incredible sensitivity. We had a small boat, just 7 meters long. She knew she could have sunk us. But she never once hit the boat. Not once! As we left, she began slapping her tail.”
~ Sebastião Salgado, Genesis from The Salt of the Earth (01:33:26)
Whether you are a professional or hobby photographer, or don’t take pictures at all, this documentary on the life and work of Sebastião Salgado will leave its mark on you. Must see…here’s the trailer:
Notes:
- Find documentation on Amazon Instant Video: The Salt of the Earth
- Photo – HackelBury Fine Art
- See Related Posts: Sunday Morning: Sebastião Salgado and Perhaps From There We Could Grasp The Concept of Eternity
Fantastic! What an eye…into the (ever expanding) queue it goes. I’m also very excited about the photo exhibition that’s opening soon at the Currier Museum in Manchester. Sobering, to be sure, but should also be incredibly engaging… http://www.currier.org/exhibitions/witness-history-james-nachtwey/
You’ll have to let me know about the exhibition at the Currier and whether it is coming our way. Thanks for sharing Lori.
Absolutely, DK! Will be sure and report back. 😀
i love this amazing interaction between two of life’s creatures who don’t often have the chance to experience each other at close range. and the mutual respect between them. loved the ss video too, what a fantastic talent.
agree on all fronts Beth, this passage in the movie moved me.
This is great, a must see for me. Thanks David.
And a film you won’t soon forget Helen.