JACK Kurtz: May 21, 1957 to October 19, 2021

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‘ZUMA fam think of jack today and remember, better to have known him.. we are lucky, for his was a bright light…
It’s a very sad day. We lost Jack Kurtz today. They say you can not loss unless you had something to loss… I was blessed to have a friend like Jack and we all were thru his gift of seeing and telling stories that needed to be seen! Thank you Jack:) Miss your big light and will look into the skies tonight to see your star!’ – fellow Visualist, Scott Mc Kiernan ZUMA Press Wire Service

May 18, 2010 – Bangkok, Thailand – A Thai Buddhist monk flashes the peace sign as he walks through Din Daeng intersection, while others take cover from snipers. The area has been under periodic sniper fire near Thai military lines. Nearly a week after Thai troops started firing on protesters and Bangkok residents took to the streets in violent protest against the government, protesters continued to set up roadblocks and flaming tire barricades across parts of the city (Credit Image: Jack Kurtz/ZUMA Wire)
Colorado City is home to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) which split from the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). Polygamy is the practice of marriage to more than one spouse simultaneously. Recent research states there are as many as 37,000 fundamentalists, with less than half of them living in polygamous households in Arizona and Utah. Most of the polygamy is believed to be restricted to about a dozen extended groups of polygamous fundamentalists. The FLDS Prophet (Credit Image: Jack Kurtz/ZUMA Wire)
PRESIDENT SELFIE: January 18, 2020, Indianola, Iowa, USA: Former U.S. Vice President JOE BIDEN, candidate for President in Democrat primaries, takes selfies with students after speaking during a campaign event at Simpson College Saturday. About 250 people came to Simpson College to listen to Vice President talk about his reasons for running for President. Iowa hosts the first event of the presidential election cycle. The Iowa Caucuses are in two weeks on February 3rd. (Credit Image: © Jack Kurtz/ZUMA Press Wire)

From Jack’s widow Cathy Kurtz:

“The end… John, better known as JACK Kurtz: May 21, 1957 to October 19, 2021

 Photographers know that the perfect picture may take time to develop. Patience for the right moment. Things can’t be rushed. The last couple weeks have felt like that, with the nurses convinced he was ready to go and he was ready but the perfect time was still to come.  I sit in the recliner next to his bed, in the dark, late at night, holding his hand, I image the perfect words to wrap up a life. They aren’t coming. I will only mention that in our 40 years of life together, he was the trailblazer and always went on to a new place first, set things up and I came and joined him. We did it in Fergus Falls, Florida, New York, El Paso, Phoenix and Bangkok. Now he is going on first and I will join him in a few years.

7 I will just throw together some thoughts. We met at college and travelled the world. It was a great ride. He would say that while he worked with many great reporters, words get too much play and you should let the photos tell the story so here are his websites. His photographer buddies will know that he did more than just “F8 and be there” he gave his all on every story or assignment. 

Our desire is for everyone to find one of his photo galleries and explore the world. Be challenged and inspired. GO TO ZUMA.press SEARCH Kurtz

Now, we could conclude with the famous AP   -30-  (journalists know this means the end) but it isn’t. His photos will continue to be marketed by ZUMA Press, his photo agency for the last 20+ years. One of Jack’s last acts was making arrangements for his ongoing royalties to be donated to help future international journalists. A firm believer in freedom of the press he will continue to support this with his royalties going to: Reporters without Borders: www.RSF.org 

If you are so inspired, feel free to support the future in his honor: https://donate.rsf.org/us/donate/~my-donation.   Make sure you look for the English translation button in upper right, unless you prefer French!

Sidebar to Jack’s story: Every day, week, month and year, millions of men, women, daughters and sons, sit beside loved ones during their last days, hours and minutes as they transition to the next life. In that respect I am nothing special. I was honored to be by his side in life during adventure for 40+ years and it was privilege to be with him as he had made the transition to the next. Life goes on, just in a different format. Thank you all for your continued love and I will post about a “Celebration of Jack’s life” online and in person in the future.

Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

‘Acid attacks need to be stopped. Inhumane and barbaric! ZUMA Press photographer Farzana Akhtar has photographed with grace and clarity, a acid victim Nomita’s story. Hopefully shedding light on how to take an ultimate violation to an asset in helping others:)’ Scott Mc Kiernan, publisher of zReportage

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Sit back and enjoy POM! “The Pictures of the Month” presented by Scott Mc Kiernan and ZUMA Press. ZUMA received a huge volume of over one million professional photographer’s images, all shot in the month of September. The ZUMA photographers covered the four corners of the world to bring pictures that need to be seen! POM shows the best work of these photojournalists, documenting the most important events of the past month.

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The twentieth anniversary of 9/11, a volcano erupts in the Canary Islands, immigration and climate change remain hot topics. These stories and more as the September 2021 Pictures Of the Month for @ZUMAPress is now published. PLEASE SHARE! #photojournalism www.thepicturesofthemonth.com

ZUMA’s talented award-winning picture editing staff of Jessica Cotsonas, Julie Rogers, Mark Avery, Ruaridh Stewart, Scott Mc Kiernan, Shalan Stewart, and the POM Editor-in-Chief Jim Colton made this ZUMA show possible. Enjoy and pass the word to others.

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Photographers:

Alexis Sciard • Allison Dinner • Ampilhac Mireille • Andrew Mccaren • Andrew Milligan • Andry Denisah • Angelika Warmuth • Anthony Behar • Ashraf Amra • Atilano Garcia • Ayman Ameen • Bernd Von Jutrczenka • Bernd Wuestneck • Bill Clark • Blanca E Gutierrez • Bob Karp • Brian Lawless • Brian Spurlock • Carlos De Saa • Carlos Furlan • Debra L Rothenberg • Dirk Shadd • Dmitry Rogulin • Dominic Lipinski • Dzul Dzulfikri • Ewan Bootman • Florencia Martin • Friso Gentsch • Gary Hershorn • Georg Wendt • Gina M Randazzo • Graeme Jennings • Javier Etxezarreta • Jim Z Rider • Joe McNally • Johannes Neudecker • Jonathan Nackstrand • Justin Ng • Kenjiro Matsuo • Kike Rincon • Kim Price • Lebeda Pavel • Martin Wheatley • Matthias Oesterle • Maxim Grigoryev • Mustasinur Rahman Alvi • Naoki Nishimura • Oliver Weiken • Owen Humphreys • Paul Kitagaki Jr. • Peter Kneffel • Piyas Biswas • Raquel Natalicchio • Reginald Mathalone • Ren Yong • Renee C. Byer • Ringo Chiu • Robert Backman • Robin Loznak • Robin Rayne • Rod Lamkey • Sergei Savostyanov • Slavek Ruta • Stefan Rousseau • Tayfun Salci • Tracy Barbutes • Vladimir Smirnov • William Luther

Newspapers, Picture Agencies + Wire Services:

AFLO • APA Images • Abaca • Avalon • Bildbyran • CNP • CQ Roll Call • CSM • CTK • Contacto • Cover Images • DDP • dpa • EFE • Europa Press • GEPA • i-Images • IP3 • Imago • LaPresse • London News Pictures • mediadrumworld.com • NurPhoto • PA Wire • Panoramic • SOPA Images • San Antonio Express-News • Spanish Institute Oceanography • TASS • Tampa Bay Times • ZUMA Press Wire

Music: ‘Out of the Birds’’ by Roger Subirana Mata

ZUMA’s Pat A. Robinson makes cover of The Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2021

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October 10, 2021, Chicago, Illinois, USA: The 43rd Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicks off as thousands of runners northbound on Columbus Drive on an usually warm day with highs expected to reach 82 degrees, Sunday October 10, 2021. An estimated 35,000 people participating in the 26.2 miles of flat even course which runs through out various neighborhoods from downtown to many surrounding communities in Chicago. 

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Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Story of the Week #809: TUESDAY October 12, 2021: ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ by ZUMA Press photographer Farzana Akhtar who helps raise awareness of extreme acid attacks through her work in Bangladesh.

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zReportage.com Story of the Week #809: TUESDAY October 12, 2021: ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ by ZUMA Press photographer Farzana Akhtar who helps raise awareness of extreme acid attacks through her work in Bangladesh: Acid attack ‘vitriolage’ involves the intentional throwing of any corrosive onto the face and body of a person to disfigure them. 80% of its victims are women making the crime an extreme form gender-based violence. Women in countries around the world live with the threat of acid attacks. Globally, there are approximately 1,500 acid attacks a year, but it is a crime that often goes unreported for fear of reprisal. Born in Khulna, acid attack survivor Nomita Halder, is a teacher and scholar who was attacked and blind by acid as a 9th grader. Overcoming incredible challenges in her life she completed her schooling and went to college. She is known to be amongst the very first blind writers, who types Braille books by hand for their students. Nomita has dedicated her life to educating visually impaired children. The Acid Survivors Foundation is a Bangladeshi Non-Government organization dedicated to raising awareness and preventing acid attacks and providing survivors with medical and legal aid. Welcome to: ‘Persuit of Happiness’

Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press

ZUMA’s Daniel Ceng Shou-Yi featured on ZDF.de

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October 5, 2021, New Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan: A military helicopter carrying a tremendous Taiwan flag conducts a flyby rehearsal with other helicopters ahead of the Double-tenth national day celebration, near Taipei 101, amid China’s growing military threats. China has been sending record number of warplanes to the ADIZ of the self ruled island, whilst Taiwan has been building better relations with the US, Australia, Japan, and other European countries. 

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Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Story of the Week #808: TUESDAY October 5, 2021:’COLD CASE’ by ZUMA Press Newspaper Tampa Bay Times award winning photographer John Pendygraft.

Posted by ZUMAPRESS.com on October 12, 2021
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zReportage.com Story of the Week #808: TUESDAY October 5, 2021: ‘COLD CASE’ by ZUMA Press Newspaper Tampa Bay Times award winning photographer John Pendygraft: Since 1980, 250,000 cold cases remain unsolved in the United States. On TV, old murder cases get solved pretty quickly. But in reality it’s not that easy. Local investigators bring passion and commitment to the job, so they can give families closure. This Florida community of local professionals committed to cold cases is a tight-knit group. Let’s meet some of them. Welcome to ‘COLD CASE’

Scott Mc Kiernan, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ZUMA Press