--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ... I think it is fair to say that all…" description: "\"... I think it is fair to say that all war photographers hide behind their cameras. I hid behind mine for years and years and years. It was a shield......" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/carl-mydans-74749_behinds_i-think-it-is-fair-to-say-that-all-war-p_3001102.jpg" --- # ... I think it is fair to say that all war photographers… ![“... I think it is fair to say that all war photographers hide behind their cameras. I hid behind mine for years and years and years. It was a shield... I think that the photographer in combat has a greater protection than the soldier who has a rifle in his hand. That camera has unbelievable…” quote by Carl Mydans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/carl-mydans-74749_behinds_i-think-it-is-fair-to-say-that-all-war-p_3001102.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/carl-mydans-74749_behinds_i-think-it-is-fair-to-say-that-all-war-p_3001102.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/carl-mydans-74749_behinds_i-think-it-is-fair-to-say-that-all-war-p_3001102.jpg) > “... I think it is fair to say that all war photographers hide behind their cameras. I hid behind mine for years and years and years. It was a shield... I think that the photographer in combat has a greater protection than the soldier who has a rifle in his hand. That camera has unbelievable protective power.” Carl Mydans ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. War photographers use cameras as shields, feeling protected compared to soldiers, but this protection is psychological. **In simple terms:** Cameras give a sense of safety in combat. Key Takeaway Recognize limits of perceived safety. Themes war photography psychology Mood reflective serious Type cautionary analytical When to use this quote - conflict zones - ethical reporting - personal safety - stress management Key Concepts combat trauma visual documentation Questions to Reflect On - How does your tool affect your risk perception? - Can you separate observer from participant? 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