9/11 - Retrograde Motion

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- Lyle Owerko, a renowned photographer and filmmaker, attributes many of his best photos to what he hears, rather than what he sees, using sound as a guiding force in his work.

- While working for the UN in Kenya and Tanzania, his approach involved allowing moments of natural interaction to occur before capturing them on camera.

- He captured the iconic TIME magazine cover photo of the twin towers burning on 9/11, driven by curiosity and being in the right place after hearing the first plane crash while in Tribeca.

- Lyle's process often involves engaging with subjects, like playing with children, to capture genuine moments, seeing play as an integral part of his photography.

- His diverse work includes photographing the aftermath of 9/11 while he was still running on adrenaline, unaware of the full context until later, emphasizing the lasting impact of that day on society.

- Lyle's education at Pratt led him to an ad agency job while still a student; he was advised to explore the world, which included donating time to the UN and capturing impactful stories.

- His work includes projects like The Mongolian Eagle Hunters, documenting the culture of remote Mongolian eagle hunters, and The Boombox Project and B.I.K.E.S. project, exploring cultural histories and objects of empowerment.

- His iconic 9/11 photo involved decisive choices based on his equipment's limitations, choosing to capture the aftermath of the second plane hitting rather than the impact itself.

- Lyle's lived experience and willingness to immerse himself in diverse environments have consistently informed the depth and authenticity of his work.

- His journey reflects an ongoing curiosity and commitment to understanding and documenting transformational moments and cultural narratives.

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