This photo is from the 1968 Olympics, the 60's were the years MLK and JFK died and the decade race riots and protests over freedom and war ran riot in the streets.
This one single photo spoke for thousands of people. The one white athlete was Peter Norman in second place. He was to be forever tainted with civil rights and protest and was consequently left out of the Munich games. He indeed felt this one act of bravery and freedom of spirit caused his athletic career to end prematurely.
The one thing he did not give up was his friendship with the two American athletes that he stood on the dais with.
That proved to last a lifetime and indeed they carried Peter Norman's coffin from the church when he died in 2006.
I want you to write to me what this picture makes you feel, what you believe in, take it wherever but make it speak the way it spoke to so many that day in 1968
This one single photo spoke for thousands of people. The one white athlete was Peter Norman in second place. He was to be forever tainted with civil rights and protest and was consequently left out of the Munich games. He indeed felt this one act of bravery and freedom of spirit caused his athletic career to end prematurely.
The one thing he did not give up was his friendship with the two American athletes that he stood on the dais with.
That proved to last a lifetime and indeed they carried Peter Norman's coffin from the church when he died in 2006.
I want you to write to me what this picture makes you feel, what you believe in, take it wherever but make it speak the way it spoke to so many that day in 1968
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 19
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Brilliant takes by all of you on this picture and one we could still think long and hard on today. I thank you all.
Contest Winners
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a divine lesson in shading leaves of a tree
drawing a blind contour• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
I sift through the images
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Liberties spirit revived..• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Three Men who, through work and dedication
running track to the pinnacle of achievement• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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how to feel that day, in patriotic ways• Commented on by judge.
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interesting. i do not know
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Please I would love to see lots of entries here. Google 'black salute'it is a very interesting story.
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I've seen this picture many times.. it's awesome! Know it caused a lot of controversy at the time.. awesoem contest!
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Aww thanks hun, they have just released a documentary on Peter Norman and that picture, it premiers in Sydney and Melbourne soon. I though it appropriate. Hope to see yours in here too!
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Well being born in '68 I have no recollection of this whatsoever but am all for equal rights and harmonious congruity.
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I remember those days very vividly..and I want to do my best to put something in the contest that shows my support of my black brothers and sisters..God bless them!
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willl see what comes soon darl..gotta contest I must judge first lol
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