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The Guardian
12-07-2025
- The Guardian
‘You don't get a second chance at a shot like this – horses wander off': Mike Wells's best phone picture
'Scrambling to catch this shot felt like 3D chess,' says photographer Mike Wells. 'My eyes were balancing Connemara's famous mountains, its wild ponies and the stone walls, while my mind computed the variables: the rush to catch the last rays of evening sun, that moment when a sea breeze lifts the ponies' manes, and whichever way they will amble next.' In 1981, Wells won the World Press Photo of the Year for an image shot in Uganda depicting a malnourished boy's hand resting in the palm of a Catholic priest. 'When I was working in the 1970s and 80s, unless you could afford a motor drive for your camera, you often got just one chance at the critical shot,' Wells says. 'You could never tell whether you really had captured the moment until you got back from Africa, or at least out of the darkroom. That image wasn't well lit or well composed, just grabbed in the moment as an Italian missionary priest showed me the hand of a starving boy, one of those they were trying to save by emptying their mission's grain stores.' Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Wells adds that while he is 'older, slower' now, and doesn't often take photos, the familiar electric charge as the elements of an image seem to fall into place remains the same. 'You still don't get a second try at a shot like this: the sun will have set, or the horses wandered off, or both,' he says. 'The difference today is that you get your answer at once – it's wonderful not to have to wait days or weeks to find out if the moment was as special or important as your instinct insisted it was.'
The Guardian
12-07-2025
- The Guardian
‘You don't get a second chance at a shot like this – horses wander off': Mike Wells's best phone picture
'Scrambling to catch this shot felt like 3D chess,' says photographer Mike Wells. 'My eyes were balancing Connemara's famous mountains, its wild ponies and the stone walls, while my mind computed the variables: the rush to catch the last rays of evening sun, that moment when a sea breeze lifts the ponies' manes, and whichever way they will amble next.' In 1981, Wells won the World Press Photo of the Year for an image shot in Uganda depicting a malnourished boy's hand resting in the palm of a Catholic priest. 'When I was working in the 1970s and 80s, unless you could afford a motor drive for your camera, you often got just one chance at the critical shot,' Wells says. 'You could never tell whether you really had captured the moment until you got back from Africa, or at least out of the darkroom. That image wasn't well lit or well composed, just grabbed in the moment as an Italian missionary priest showed me the hand of a starving boy, one of those they were trying to save by emptying their mission's grain stores.' Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Wells adds that while he is 'older, slower' now, and doesn't often take photos, the familiar electric charge as the elements of an image seem to fall into place remains the same. 'You still don't get a second try at a shot like this: the sun will have set, or the horses wandered off, or both,' he says. 'The difference today is that you get your answer at once – it's wonderful not to have to wait days or weeks to find out if the moment was as special or important as your instinct insisted it was.'
SBS Australia
04-07-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Retro Radio: Bro. John Joel Vergara on life as a seminarian
John Joel Vergara temporarily left the seminary in the Philippines but decided he wanted to pursue serving the Catholic Church and completed his studies in Melbourne. He was ordained a Catholic Priest in September 2006 While in the seminary, during breaks, he worked as a labourer to experience civilian life. He currently serves as a Chaplain for the Australian Defense Force. LISTEN TO SBS Filipino 04/07/2025 11:26 Filipino 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit or stream on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Youtube Podcasts , and SBS Audio app.
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Big Brother's Glyn Wise reveals he's been officially ordained as a deacon - almost 20 years after he appeared on the reality show
Big Brother star Glyn Wise has announced he's been officially ordained become a deacon, nearly 20 years after he appeared on the reality show. Glyn, who came second on the reality show back in 2006, first announced that he was in the process of training to be a Catholic priest in his native Wales back in 2022. On Sunday, the former TV star posted a picture dressed in a black shirt and clerical collar to his 15,000 followers, announcing that he had officially been ordained. He penned: 'This is Rev Glyn - I'm coming to get you! 'Day 1 as an official Rev! Hard work, praying & studying has paid off - "With God all things are possible" Math 19: 26. Looking forward to follow in the footsteps of the desciples in the book of Acts, spreading the good word across the nations!' Glyn then uploaded a string of pictures with his family including his mum, dad and older sister. He also posted a video of the service that took place at St Asaph Cathedral, north Wales, where he became formally recognised and commissioned. The 2006 series of Big Brother was hosted by Davina McCall and featured an array of famous housemates including Imogen Thomas, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and the late Nikki Grahame. Glyn previously admitted his decision to embrace Christianity and become a priest began after he lost himself to the whirlwind of publicity after his appearance on the hit reality show. The Welshman was just 18-years old when he appeared on the seventh series of Big Brother - then a hugely popular Channel 4 flagship - in 2006, finishing runner-up to winner Pete Bennett. Glyn, who previously told how he 'prayed his way onto Big Brother' has been a Christian since birth. But he admitted to losing touch with his faith while being filmed 24-hours a day, and would often pray beneath the sanctuary of his duvet because he feared being mocked for his faith. He told MailOnline when he began his training in 2022: 'I had so much faith and determination to get a place on TV's biggest reality show. 'I prayed and as always – God was listening. He guided me through the audition process easily until I entered the show. Glyn previously admitted his decision to embrace Christianity and become a priest began after he lost himself to the whirlwind of publicity after his appearance on the hit reality show 'Back in 2006, one in four of the population would watch reality TV. I prayed for God to guide me through the game show and eventually, after three months of being locked in a house I finished as runner-up. 'However, I prayed under the covers as I thought "being cool" was more important than being a Christian, which I heavily regret.' After spending his childhood in rural Wales, Glyn was quickly swept up by London's hectic party scene as he adjusted to life in the public eye following his appearance in the Big Brother compound. However he struggled to adapt to his newfound celebrity status and admits his devout attachment to Christianity was all but forgotten as he attended non-stop red carpet events, exclusive parties and premieres. He said: 'After the show, I was thrust into the spotlight. I was a guest on all UK TV and radio shows. I won a contract with a Calvin Klein modelling agency; I was a youth radio host for BBC Radio Cymru and I was given the tile of 'Ambassador of the Welsh Language' by Rhodri Morgan, Wales' first minster. 'I was invited to all sorts of parties and movie premieres – but deep down I felt lonely. During this period I left my faith behind. I had lost the real me in the middle of the glitz and glamour of fame. I needed to get back on track. 'I had become someone I hardly recognised, but yet everyone else felt as though they knew me.'
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
18-year-old arrested for attempted car theft of priest outside Near North Side church: police
The Brief A Near North Side priest was the victim of an attempted armed car theft while his car was parked outside his church on May 21, police say. Raleigh Ford, 18, was identified as the alleged suspect in the incident. The investigation is ongoing; no charges have been filed. CHICAGO - An 18-year-old is in custody after allegedly attempting to steal a priest's car while it was parked outside a Near North Side church on May 21, police said. What we know The victim, a Catholic priest, stopped to check the mail at Holy Name Cathedral Parrish before joining some of the nuns for a lunch reservation at around 11:25 a.m. The victim parked his 2015 Toyota Rav4 on the street, unlocked with the keys in the ignition and the vehicle running. When returning to his vehicle, the victim allegedly saw Raleigh Ford checking to see if the car was unlocked. When the victim called out to Ford, Ford entered the driver's side of the car. The victim quickly ran to the car and entered the car on the passenger's side. The two got into a physical altercation, with Ford trying to push the victim out of the car while the victim was able to dislodge the keys from the vehicle's ignition. Ford then fled on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported. The incident was recorded on the Parrish CCTV. Ford was arrested for a similar crime on May 26 by Chicago Police and positively identified as the suspect by the victim. What's next The investigation is ongoing and charges are still pending at this time. The Source Details of this case were provided by the Chicago Police Department and court documents.
