The New York Times has popped together a quite effective gallery of the year that was 2008 in pictures. In nice and, no-doubt very technical 'full screen' web-based slideshow.
Even though it is very US-centric (hardly surprising for a nationally respected US based newspaper really is it), it is a good little summary of the year covering some of the major themes that helped to define 2008. From the Olympics in Beijing, the devastation caused by the collapse of the banking system (are you allowed to shoot bankers for sport yet?) through to the arts and entertainment that will help to create an image of 2008 in the annals of history.
If photography is your thing. Be it journalistic, commercial, social or amateur - This a definitely worth a browse and a bookmark.
Key galleries:
- The Election
- The Nation (US)
- Iraq & Afghanistan
- Sports
- The Economy (you bankers!)
- The World
- The Region
- Arts & Entertainment
Some stunning stuff there. The election gallery stands out of course - just because it is all so loaded. I love Obama in the rain - like a movie star. Which is what he is to many. I also like the mid section collar shot of Sarah Palin, nice detail. She was a fascinating figure to follow photographically - completely sexualised images. Which is kind of annoying. But then she was so annoying...
I love the fact that the rest of "the World", merits only one catagory! Glad we haven't been up to much...
Posted by: Ange | April 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM
It's so nice to have you do all of the research for us. It makes our decision making so much easier!! Thanks.
Posted by: MBT Sandals | July 16, 2011 at 01:07 PM