The Most Influential Images of the 21st Century

7 years 9 months ago #488674 by tobythephotoguy
Recently, I've seen a couple of articles claiming that the recent image of a protester in Baton Rouge is of the same caliber as the iconic Tank Man in Tiananmen Square. I think that only the passing of time will tell whether or not that's the case, but the claim prompted me to consider what goes into a truly "influential" photograph. What do you think are some of the most powerful, telling images of the past 15(ish) years? I'm very curious to hear what others might have to say.

http://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2016/07/a-single-photo-that-captures-race-and-policing-in-america/490664/


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7 years 9 months ago #488740 by phaller
I'm not sure if it was highly influential, but one image that has stuck with me all these years is the one of John F. Kennedy Jr. saluting his father's casket. It still gives me chills just thinking about it!


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7 years 9 months ago #488748 by Hassner
Stuck with me:
1. Murder of Vietcong by Saigon Police Chief | Eddie Adams, 1968

2. The Terror of War (Vietnam Napalm) | Huyn Cong Ut, 1973


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7 years 9 months ago #488993 by tobythephotoguy
Phaller, that image of JFK Jr gives me the chills as well. Maybe influential was the wrong choice of word. Perhaps iconic? Illustrative of the times? Personally, one image that's really stayed with me over the years is of a pelican slicked with oil attempting to take flight after the BP disaster in 2010.


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