Ted Video: Take Two

Photos That Changed the World:
http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_klein_photos_that_changed_the_world.html

A single image has the potential to change the world. It can change the way we view different ideas or problems. It could even make us want to take action and do something to improve our lives and those around us. The purpose or message behind a picture is all up to the viewers interpretation. We've all heard the quote "A picture is worth a thousand words." Whoever came up with that was a brilliant person!
This video told by Jonathan Klein, is all about those images that have impacted us. Some images that we see may be slightly graphic to try to spark emotion inside of us, but it's our reaction that is important. Klein says at one point in his talk: "We all have a choice. We can look away, or we can address the image." On Facebook and other social media sites, there are always pictures floating around of dogs half-starved or without a limb. Some people pass over them or "look away" but then there are those few who "address the image" and do something about it. 
As an amateur photographer myself, this video is truly inspiring for me because I hold the power behind the lens to create an image that may impact others. Then also as a viewer, any emotion I feel when looking at a picture, I am able to transfer that into something good. Everyone sees those pictures of children starving in Africa; hollowed faces and ribs poking out every which way. Well, they've impacted me and I give to those organizations and causes whenever I see they need it most.
These days, nobody wants to read a long, boring book about "Global Warming" but show them a couple pictures and BINGO.. They'll want to do something about it.
The story is there in the picture.