Why She Learned to Spin a Wheel First
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Margaret Bourke-White, an American photojournalist, was known for her fearless work.
When World War II broke out, she risked her life to cover the front lines. Even after surviving a torpedo attack that sank the ship she was on, she continued to photograph and report on the harsh realities of war without hesitation.
One of her most well-known photographs is of Mahatma Gandhi reading a newspaper while spinning thread on a spinning wheel. Before taking that photo, she took the time to learn how to spin thread herself.
Her reason was this:
“If you want to photograph someone spinning a wheel, you have to think about why they’re doing it. Understanding is just as important as the act of taking the picture.”
