Nachtwey - poet and adventurer

In every war zone and conflict-ridden area, you are sure to see a tall, handsome and likeable-looking man carrying a big camera and recording history. Is he a poet using images instead of words?

May 13, 2003

James Nachtwey is used to getting a regular fix of adrenaline. As well as receiving all of the prestigious awards in photo journalism, he has also risked his life on many battle fields.As a result hehas beenbeaten, ambushed andeven hit by a landmine explosion. Once he witnessed his colleague,photographer Ken Oosterbroek,taking a bullet in Africa and, with extraordinary audacity, continuing tosnap picturesamid explosions and gushing blood.

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