War Photographer Don McCullin and Giles Duley Conversation

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What event made the photographer feel he was becoming a war junkie?

Taking pictures of Roman ruins in North Africa

Surviving a near-death experience in a Ugandan prison (correct)

Seeing marines 'chewed up' in Hue

Witnessing a man with a blown-off face in Salvador

Who does the photographer blame for the majority of the subjects he photographed?

Foreign correspondents

Petty criminals

Corrupt officials

Politicians (correct)

What did Charles Glass, a foreign correspondent and friend, say about Sir Don's endurance?

Sir Don prioritizes comfort over getting the perfect picture.

Sir Don avoids discomfort and suffering whenever possible.

Sir Don is known for his impatience and unwillingness to wait for a picture.

Sir Don will endure any amount of discomfort and suffering to get a picture. (correct)

What made the photographer feel 'more elated and more blessed' for surviving?

Surviving a near-death experience in a Ugandan prison Signup and view all the answers

According to the photographer, where does he believe the 'real truth' lies?

Cities Signup and view all the answers

What does Sir Don McCullin observe about people who are about to die?

They often look up for a last chance of salvation. Signup and view all the answers

In Sir Don McCullin's work, what does he describe his camera as?

An accusation against cruelty. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sir Don McCullin's camera in Cambodia in 1970?

It took a bullet for him. Signup and view all the answers

In the pictures from Beirut mentioned in the text, what does a woman do?

Wails for her murdered family. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Sir Don McCullin's work play with respect to the viewers?

Forcing them to confront harsh realities. Signup and view all the answers

War Photographer Don McCullin and Giles Duley Conversation

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Questions and Answers

What event made the photographer feel he was becoming a war junkie?

Who does the photographer blame for the majority of the subjects he photographed?

What did Charles Glass, a foreign correspondent and friend, say about Sir Don's endurance?

What made the photographer feel 'more elated and more blessed' for surviving?

According to the photographer, where does he believe the 'real truth' lies?

What does Sir Don McCullin observe about people who are about to die?

In Sir Don McCullin's work, what does he describe his camera as?

What happened to Sir Don McCullin's camera in Cambodia in 1970?

In the pictures from Beirut mentioned in the text, what does a woman do?

What role does Sir Don McCullin's work play with respect to the viewers?

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