War Photographer

Yesterday I went to the photo-club which I'm member of because the main subject featured on the program really appealed to me: It was about James Nachtwey, a war reporter.
The documentary we were shown was even stronger than what I expected at first. Images of death and suffering are something I will never get used to, and it doesn't seem like he does get used to it either.
What really surprised and impressed me, is the fact that he works so close to his subject: he uses a 50 mm in situations where other reporters use a 500mm, while hiding on a roof tops. In Palestine,for instance, he stood nearby kids throwing rocks at the israeli soldiers, while these were firing back with bullets and launching tear gas...and he didn't appear to wear a bullet-proof jacket !
With his courageous attitude of really sticking to his subject, he manages to capture emotions in a way that I never saw before.
Such an attitude might be considered as voyeuristic, as he stands so close to people in deep despair and suffering, but on the opposite, his attitude makes him stand out.
His interview and images carry a very harsh reality, but always with a sense of respect and humanity. In my opinion, this guy is an eternal optimist: He still believes Art will rescue humanity from its own hell.
Anyway, my words are not strong enough to tell you how much I worship this guy...as a photographer, I'll always remember the first lines from the movie:
"If your photos aren't good enough, it's because you aren't close enough".