Journalism 305 - Samuel Thornton

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Telling Details Practice

Two pieces of cardboard rest under a man’s feet secured with rubber bands to form a sort of makeshift shoe. The pieces of cardboard read, “KEEP MOVING”.

Amid swampy wreckage two dogs chewed on a pale—save the spots of blood—and limp body lying face-down in the water.
Posted by Sam Thornton at 1:49 PM
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