Meditative Story The perfect photograph I never took, by John Moore
Sep 17, 2019
Legendary photojournalist John Moore shares his pursuit of the perfect photograph in the Congo Rainforest. He reflects on the importance of preparedness and luck in impactful photography. He also reveals the awe-inspiring encounter with mountain gorillas in Rwanda and the lessons learned in surrendering to the magic of the present moment.
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Journey For The Perfect Shot
- John Moore climbed into the Virunga mountains hoping to photograph mountain gorillas after covering refugee camps. He reached a ridge but ultimately left without the photo, struck by the raw encounter with a silverback instead.
Preparation Needs A Dash Of Luck
- Strong photographs combine preparation and luck; both are necessary for the image to materialize. Moore emphasizes that planning alone rarely guarantees the desired outcome.
Face-to-Face With A Silverback
- Moore describes the grueling climb, wet slippery trail, and his scramble up a slope toward a gorilla family. He crouched submissively as the silverback approached, pounding its chest above him before turning away.