This is one of the most controversial photography in the history of photojournalism. This image had taken by Kevin Karter in March 1993, while he was on a trip in Sudan. When the photography was published in the New York Times, on March 26, 1993, a lot of people started to contact with the newspaper to ask about the child. The newspaper published and special editor’s note saying that they didn’t know her ultimate fate. Thanks to this image, Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography, the most coveted prize for photojournalism.
Carter had been very criticised for the photography. He was blamed for not helping the little girl and the public opinion condemned was not only taking the photo instead of help the girl, but also the fact
Carter had been very criticised for the photography. He was blamed for not helping the little girl and the public opinion condemned was not only taking the photo instead of help the girl, but also the fact