Tiananmen figures: 'Tank man' photographer

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8071414.stm

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The picture of "tank man" has become the enduring image of the Tiananmen massacre, and one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th Century.

Jeff Widener was one of four photographers who captured the moment as he covered the protests for the US newswire the Associated Press.

"When I look at this picture I think of how close I came to not getting it," said Mr Widener.

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serpentinite  
Created by serpentinite on 09 June 2009

serpentinite's thoughts:

The tale behind the photo - an interesting perspective of the events of June 1989.

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