http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us I'd like all lightstalkers to have a look at my two latest features. The <a href="http://www.emmeclausi.it/public/wordpress/?page_id=115" target="_blank">first one</a> was shot on the border between Thailand and Burma,and it deals with the Karen refugees. Karen are an ethnic minority, one of the most ancient of Burma, and they have been fighting for their survival since 1946, when Burma broke free from British rule, through their armed group, the KNLA (Karen National Liberation Army). Nowadays their situation is getting worse after international aid has been redirected to the areas affected by Nargis. The <a href="http://www.emmeclausi.it/public/wordpress/?page_id=117" target="_blank">second one</a> is about the Urak Lawoi "Sea Gypsies", a group of natives of the Andaman coast of Thailand. They're name comes from their long fishing trips keeping men away from home for weeks, and actually means "Brothers from the Sea". Thanks to their knowledge of the sea they survived the 2004 Tsunami but now they have to face the wave of mass-tourism taking away their sacred land. All kinds of feedback are highly appreciated ... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:48:38 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features Interesting work. Strong visual composition adding strength to subject. In your blog it is also of interest to see that you came to the conclusion that a 4MB pdf was the best way to propose your work. Same here. We are some to come to the same conclusion as Jon Anderson in his post http://www.lightstalkers.org/narrative-pleasure-digital-journalism-and-slow-news Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:42:35 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#128634 Massimiliano, First of all let me complement you on your awesome name :) Now, as for the photography- I love the window you give us into their lives. We get an interesting image of their daily lives and what they go through. This applies to both stories, very well. You obviously manage to create very good and intimate relationships with these people, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to get so many natural shots. Very impressive and well done. by the way, your "photographic language" is very strong, keep it up. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:55:50 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#128645 Thank you both for taking the time to look through my work. To Daniel, yes, I think it's still the best way, but even better is showing up with prints in your hands :) To Gidi, I like my name very much, sometimes it's too long and complicated for foreigners, but hey, I'm Italian and that's a very very latin name Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:59:04 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#128713 Great job! I like very much your "on the run" feature! I learned something today, didn't knew about these people and their troubles... Your photographs are really great, strong and they're telling a story by themselves. Well yes, you definitly have an italian name, how do they call you ? Massi ? lol Happy to have see your pictures... Cheers! Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:56:17 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#128718 Yes, my friends call me Massi or Max. Thanks for having a look at my work. Cheers Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:38:58 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#128960 Nice work! it reminds me of one of our first reportage, same subject. http://vagabondreporters.com/photo%20slide/index.html Ciao Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:48:38 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/new-features#129017