Comments on: If Nothing Else, LeBron James Dustup Proves That Photographs Still Matter http://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html Professional Photography Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:56:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maryhttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-5704 Mary Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:27:45 +0000 #comment-5704 Thoughtful post and well presented. Please write more on this. Thoughtful post and well presented. Please write more on this.

]]> By: FYI: LeBron James Is Not King Kong « Dallas Public Relations Expert Scott Baradell’s Media Orchardhttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-4707 FYI: LeBron James Is Not King Kong « Dallas Public Relations Expert Scott Baradell’s Media Orchard Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:55:36 +0000 #comment-4707 [...] Read more at Black Star Rising. [...] [...] Read more at Black Star Rising. [...]

]]> By: Joseph Pobereskinhttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-290 Joseph Pobereskin Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:31:15 +0000 #comment-290 Annie L is known for making provocative portraits. She's done it again. What's wrong with that?I don't think there's a racist bone in her body or a racist undertone to this image. She's simply continuing to do what she does best.Joe Pobereskin President, ASMP New Jersey Chapter Annie L is known for making provocative portraits. She's done it again. What's wrong with that?

I don't think there's a racist bone in her body or a racist undertone to this image. She's simply continuing to do what she does best.

Joe Pobereskin
President, ASMP New Jersey Chapter

]]> By: Justin Bailiehttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-289 Justin Bailie Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:01:17 +0000 #comment-289 oops. missed a word. meant to say i don't think Annie Leibovitz should be the one blamed. it's whoever made the last call on the cover.j oops. missed a word. meant to say i don't think Annie Leibovitz should be the one blamed. it's whoever made the last call on the cover.

j

]]> By: Justin Bailiehttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-288 Justin Bailie Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:58:51 +0000 #comment-288 I would have to agree with Scott that this is the most compelling image from the shoot and that's why it ended up on the cover. i highly doubt Annie Leibovitz said, alright, let's make a racist cover just to create buzz. gimme a break.that said, i can understand how someone might look at the king kong poster next to this image and think otherwise.personally, i'd like to hear what LeBron thinks about it all. he seems like a pretty fun loving guy - was digging the shoot and probably just having fun goofing around.and as far as it being a "black man wanting a white woman" - c'mon - most straight men want most attractive women - doesn't matter what freakin' color any of us are. how one acts upon those desires is of a completely different matter.and for those of you who have commented that people should "just get over it," what? are you just denying slavery and racial oppression that STILL goes on in this country and the rest of the world? i'm not arguing the point about racial issues being injected into almost everything - agreed - it gets old - but please - if i was black/african american or whatever - it's no wonder people get so pissed off.think ultimately, it is the decision makers at vogue that should be held accountable if there is something to be accountable for - they chose the image and being that it is their job to understand how an image is going to be viewed and also to know historical images. it is their fault and A.L.personally - i think the image is awesome. every time i go through the grocery store line THAT is the image i am looking at - it is powerful - can you imagine trying to guard someone that big ; that strong and that fast? and giselle looks like she's having fun. ???yep, the still image will never be completely replacedthat's enough.justin I would have to agree with Scott that this is the most compelling image from the shoot and that's why it ended up on the cover. i highly doubt Annie Leibovitz said, alright, let's make a racist cover just to create buzz. gimme a break.

that said, i can understand how someone might look at the king kong poster next to this image and think otherwise.

personally, i'd like to hear what LeBron thinks about it all. he seems like a pretty fun loving guy - was digging the shoot and probably just having fun goofing around.

and as far as it being a "black man wanting a white woman" - c'mon - most straight men want most attractive women - doesn't matter what freakin' color any of us are. how one acts upon those desires is of a completely different matter.

and for those of you who have commented that people should "just get over it," what? are you just denying slavery and racial oppression that STILL goes on in this country and the rest of the world? i'm not arguing the point about racial issues being injected into almost everything - agreed - it gets old - but please - if i was black/african american or whatever - it's no wonder people get so pissed off.

think ultimately, it is the decision makers at vogue that should be held accountable if there is something to be accountable for - they chose the image and being that it is their job to understand how an image is going to be viewed and also to know historical images. it is their fault and A.L.

personally - i think the image is awesome. every time i go through the grocery store line THAT is the image i am looking at - it is powerful - can you imagine trying to guard someone that big ; that strong and that fast? and giselle looks like she's having fun. ???

yep, the still image will never be completely replaced

that's enough.

justin

]]> By: Jeff Rankin-Lowehttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-287 Jeff Rankin-Lowe Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:23:56 +0000 #comment-287 Their comments reveal more about the complainers themselves than they do about the photo or any so-called racism. They don't give LeBron James the courtesy of knowing how he posed, nor do they consider the fact that Gisele Bundchen looks quite happy rather than threatened. I wonder what James thinks of being told he's too stupid to know what the photo "really" illustrates? I've lived as a visible minority and dealt with prejudice. I'm as un-racist as I think it's possible to be. I hate racists. That photo is not racist. The quoted complainers need to deeply and honestly ask themselves some serious questions. Their comments reveal more about the complainers themselves than they do about the photo or any so-called racism. They don't give LeBron James the courtesy of knowing how he posed, nor do they consider the fact that Gisele Bundchen looks quite happy rather than threatened. I wonder what James thinks of being told he's too stupid to know what the photo "really" illustrates? I've lived as a visible minority and dealt with prejudice. I'm as un-racist as I think it's possible to be. I hate racists. That photo is not racist. The quoted complainers need to deeply and honestly ask themselves some serious questions.

]]> By: William Myrick Thomashttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-280 William Myrick Thomas Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:34:54 +0000 #comment-280 Only in America can racial issues be injected into ANYTHING involving multiple races. We really need to get over this whole rac-ial/ist thing. My dropthedash movement is a step in this direction. Most of the movement supporters are, like me, sick of the last-century attitudes of the older generation that won't let their battles go away. At what point will you all let the next generation(s) live, work and play together without having to tabulate what percentage of this race/ethnic group is doing what to whom or is not doing as well as another or is resentful about this or mad about that. When can we all just let it go? Only in America can racial issues be injected into ANYTHING involving multiple races. We really need to get over this whole rac-ial/ist thing. My dropthedash movement is a step in this direction. Most of the movement supporters are, like me, sick of the last-century attitudes of the older generation that won't let their battles go away. At what point will you all let the next generation(s) live, work and play together without having to tabulate what percentage of this race/ethnic group is doing what to whom or is not doing as well as another or is resentful about this or mad about that. When can we all just let it go?

]]> By: John armstrong-millarhttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-276 John armstrong-millar Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:59:53 +0000 #comment-276 I am a long time fan of Leibovitz's sense of composition. She is very commercial and this shot get Vogue talked about. I really find the way the O and the G of the title look like horns.. I am a long time fan of Leibovitz's sense of composition. She is very commercial and this shot get Vogue talked about. I really find the way the O and the G of the title look like horns..

]]> By: Paul Jacqueshttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-275 Paul Jacques Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:57:15 +0000 #comment-275 Since when has King Kong supposed to represent African-American carnal desires for white women? Oh for heavens sake! When Darth Vader holds Princess Leia captive is THAT supposed to be a racist statement… didn’t think so.The only racism is when someone thinks that a black\white\pinkrown person standing next to another black\white\pinkrown person is so extraordinary a situation that it must be a racist statement. Since when has King Kong supposed to represent African-American carnal desires for white women? Oh for heavens sake! When Darth Vader holds Princess Leia captive is THAT supposed to be a racist statement… didn’t think so.

The only racism is when someone thinks that a black\white\pinkrown person standing next to another black\white\pinkrown person is so extraordinary a situation that it must be a racist statement.

]]> By: Paul Ellishttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-273 Paul Ellis Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:18:36 +0000 #comment-273 It's a decent picture, but to me nothing stunning. Racism didn't occur to me at all. But then, I'm a Brit. Might I venture to suggest that Americans start getting over it? It's a decent picture, but to me nothing stunning. Racism didn't occur to me at all. But then, I'm a Brit. Might I venture to suggest that Americans start getting over it?

]]> By: photogalhttp://rising.blackstar.com/if-nothing-else-lebron-james-dustup-proves-that-photographs-still-m.html/comment-page-1#comment-272 photogal Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:08:58 +0000 #comment-272 Annie Leibovitz is an overrated hack who always shoots cliches. Annie Leibovitz is an overrated hack who always shoots cliches.

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