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FOR ALL DEMOCRATIC PHOTOGRAPHERS:
This is a moral dilemma sent to me by a photographer friend of mine. I detest forwards, but I feel this truly analyzes one's ethics. Be truly honest in your answer.
THE SITUATION
You are in New Orleans to be specific. There is chaos all around you
caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of
biblical proportions. You are photo journalist working for a major
newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster.
The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making
photos.
There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing
under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.
THE TEST
Suddenly you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his life,
trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow
the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's the President, George W.
Bush.
At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take
him under forever. You have two options- you can save the life of the President, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo,documenting the death of one of the world's most famous men.
THE QUESTION
Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.......
Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the
classic simplicity of black and white?
This is a moral dilemma sent to me by a photographer friend of mine. I detest forwards, but I feel this truly analyzes one's ethics. Be truly honest in your answer.
THE SITUATION
You are in New Orleans to be specific. There is chaos all around you
caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of
biblical proportions. You are photo journalist working for a major
newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster.
The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making
photos.
There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing
under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.
THE TEST
Suddenly you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his life,
trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow
the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's the President, George W.
Bush.
At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take
him under forever. You have two options- you can save the life of the President, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo,documenting the death of one of the world's most famous men.
THE QUESTION
Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.......
Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the
classic simplicity of black and white?