What I learned photographing the Vietnam War | Dick Durrance | TEDxMileHigh

At 23 years old, aspiring photographer Dick Durrance had just published his first story in National Geographic -- when he received a draft notice. Camera by his side, he was thrust into a world of gunfire, violence and heart-pounding terror. Through photography, Dick shares what soldiers go through and how it affects them, lessons that are relevant now more than ever. Dick Durrance has devoted his life to traveling the world as a photographer. He covered the Vietnam War as a U.S. Army combat photographer, served as a National Geographic staff photographer, and created images for global advertising agencies, earning many accolades throughout his career. He is a Colorado native, raised in Aspen, and was a competitive ski racer when he was younger. Dick now lives in Carbondale with his incredible wife, and helps people tell better stories through photography. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx