It is a great story, isn't it? But I think we're actually kind of agreeing on this, albiet from slightly different perspectives: >Someone holding their ground

It is a great story, isn't it? But I think we're actually kind of agreeing on this, albiet from slightly different perspectives: >Someone holding their ground when someone is shooting at them is ipso facto specifically choosing their place. That's kind of the point I'm trying to make. It's not -necessairly - about the quality of equipment or technical training or 'meticulous' planning. More than any other single factor, it's about the photographer's location. Photojournalists are trained and paid to actively seek out news and choose their locations so they -might- be there to capture that perfect moment, but if someone with an iPhone just happens to be in that ideal spot instead, it doesn't mean their photo is worth any less. That said, I don't think there's anything wrong with giving away your photo, but I think people should be aware that, if they happen to find themselves in a newsworthy situation, they could choose to get paid for what they record, sometimes quite a bit.