Seconds from death

from the New York Times: by James Estrin[New York Times photographer] Tyler Hicks edged his way across a four-inch-wide plank that bridged a rushing river in the Korangal Valley in Afghanistan.Arriving at the other side, he turned and photographed Private First Class Richard A. Dewater, 21, as he crossed the river. He looked down at the preview screen of the camera and decided to photograph just