nostatic
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I was about to post this in the "what's the point" thread but it really is a different topic. What say you about the issue of image as evidence? The adage is that "a picture is worth a thousand words," and image was used as proof routinely.
Today, "photoshop" is a common verb, and the still image is now suspect. A picture does not provide solid evidence or documentation anymore, though it still carries some weight, and likely always will be able to sway emotion.
This is part of the analog to digital conversion problem (another book I'm working on), and while I've discussed this topic with other artists (mostly sculptors and painters), never specifically with a group of photographers. Thoughts?
Today, "photoshop" is a common verb, and the still image is now suspect. A picture does not provide solid evidence or documentation anymore, though it still carries some weight, and likely always will be able to sway emotion.
This is part of the analog to digital conversion problem (another book I'm working on), and while I've discussed this topic with other artists (mostly sculptors and painters), never specifically with a group of photographers. Thoughts?