Ryan Pyle Blog: 100 Eyes Magazine - China Issue

Hello,

The 100 Eyes online magazine is a great showcase for documentary photography. Their mission statement on their website indicates that they "100Eyes is an online photographic showcase featuring contemporary photography including documentary, art, and alternative photojournalism. Edited and created by Andy Levin, 100Eyes is made possible by the generosity of photographers who donate their work in the spirit of a shared photographic community."

This months issue revolves around China and was edited by Andy Levin. It includes some stunning photography by a host of lovely image makers, I am honored to be among them as some of my work appears in the magazine.

To view the photo essay, which includes a wide range of photography and a wide range of story-telling, follow think LINK.

Enjoy,

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Ryan Pyle
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Ryan Pyle Blog: New Work - NYT - GAP in Shanghai

Hello,

I just wanted to direct your attention to some new work. The GAP has opened up a store in Shanghai and I covered the story for the New York Times. It wasn't as exciting as my motorcycle adventure around China, but it's great to be back taking pictures again. Can't wait to get back in to my photography career.

New York Times Story - GAP opens in Shanghai.

A special thanks to all my clients who wished me luck on my motorcycle ride, and thanks for giving me a chance to continue working for you as we move forward.

Cheers,

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Ryan Pyle
Photographer
ryan@ryanpyle.com
Website: www.ryanpyle.com
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Ryan Pyle Blog: João Silva

Hello.

I returned from my motorcycle trip around China in mid-October and have been wanting to start up my blog again for some time. So, today I wanted to speak a little about the injury that occurred to João Silva. Please read on below.

Photographers, especially those who work in dangerous and unstable parts of the world, often end up in harms way. It seems to happen all too often, that great men and women who document history in war zones end up losing their lives or getting several injured.

I think it is important to mention that, I have never worked in a conflict zone. I have a limited knowledge of the stress and dangers that exist in that type of environment. Though while never experiencing this myself, I have a great amount of respect for those photographers who continually put themselves in to those situations.

Just over two weeks ago: João Silva, 44, a South African photographer on contract with The New York Times, stepped on the mine while accompanying American soldiers patrolling an area near the town of Arghandab in southern Afghanistan on October 23rd, 2010. Despite immediate help from medics, both his legs were lost below the knees. I never met João Silva, but I have been an admirer of his work for years as he has been documenting life in some of the world's most dangerous places: Iraq and Afghanistan to name a few.

Photoshelter has created a website where you can go and buy some prints of João Silva's lovely imagery. You can follow this link below:

Photoshelter: João Silva

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Ryan Pyle
Photographer
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Website: www.ryanpyle.com
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