First congrats Allen on your selection for the show!
Next, I agree with both Evan, Allen and Bob on the undermining discussion on photography ethics(maybe not the right choice of word selection but can\'t think of another right now .
I believe all opinions expressed here may fall under a modified photographer\'s view of \"artistic license\".
In my opinion, the photographer\'s mindset in selecting the image to compose is the way in which the display viewed is different but is still intended to be interpreted by the viewer as representing the same thing,different things or some of both. The connection of the storefronts sign to the large man( I mean no disrespect to the person or his image) brought a smile to my face! The expression of the young girl is priceless because I can imagine numerous thoughts of just what she is thinking as the man \"hauls\" her down the street.
I will paraphrase from an explanantion of \"artistic license\" and modify it for us photograher\'s, or some of us anyway: This is not 100% my view but just an opinion to further the wonderful discussion here.
\"Entirely at the artist\'s(photographer\'s) discretion (or by accident-my words)Intended to be tolerated by the viewer (cf. \"willing suspension of disbelief\")
Useful for filling in gaps, whether they be factual, compositional, historical or other gaps. My words here -or the viewers interpretation of the composition.
Used consciously or unconsciously, intentionally or unintentionally or in tandem.\"
My words- it allows us to determine for ourselves how we view the photo and deduce, rightly or wrongly or some of both, the photographer\'s intention for taking the image.
I believe the intent of a photograph is to get us thinking!!!!!
Dan
May 16, 2014 at 07:55 AM
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