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Joao Silva Takes First Step on Artificial Legs

New York Times photographer Joao Silva is shown taking his first steps Monday on artificial legs in this video, which was posted today on The New York Times Lens blog. Silva lost both legs after stepping on a mine last October in Afghanistan. “The therapist fitted my legs and asked me if I’d like to walk,” Lens quotes Silva. “So off I went. Must have walked up and down that ramp 20 times. Couldn’t get enough of it.”

Related: Photographer Jaoa Silva Wounded in Afghanistan

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at 3:38 pm ET by and is filed under Blogs, Photojournalism.

8 Responses to “Joao Silva Takes First Step on Artificial Legs”

  1. Capturesque Says:
    February 8th, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Inspiration in so many ways. To many to count. Kudos for overcoming what some would not.

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    February 8th, 2011 at 4:24 pm

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  3. Wank Carmo Says:
    February 8th, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Força, João. Você forte e voltarás a fotografar como ninguém. Tenha fé! Gd abs Wank Carmo

  4. Hanti Otto Says:
    February 9th, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    SO SO SO proud of you

  5. Nicole Burn Says:
    February 10th, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Joao you really are amazing my friend – and what spiffy legs they are – try not to run too soon ok :-)

  6. Inga Says:
    February 10th, 2011 at 5:28 am

    Great to see you up and running again Joao! Your energy and steadfastness is inspiring!

  7. David Brabyn Says:
    February 10th, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    You can support Joao by buying a print or making a donation here:
    http://joaosilva.photoshelter.com/

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