Is It Ethical to Photograph A Corpse?
Nov 4, 2014 10:38:49 #
Yooper 2 wrote:
I would close the eyes. Hate when corpses look back at me.
Good idea, that is disconcerting. :D
Nov 4, 2014 11:17:40 #
lporrel wrote:
Just curious; what factors informed your composition choices? (I am not criticizing or suggesting that you should have done anything differently, and I would have gone for a vertical composition, directly from the front, not looking up from the chin.)
Thank you for the question. The "corpse" was a considerable distance from me on private property. A long focal length was necessary so my ability to compose was limited. You make a valid point regarding a vertical format and I have considered cropping it that way. In this photo my intent was to show the contrast between the dead (artificial) head and the vibrant, fresh blooms and so I liked the way those flowers framed the subject in this orientation.
Below is the original out of the camera and my edit underneath for comparison. As you can see, I cropped tightly to eliminate the object coming from the top of the head, changed the white balance, and manipulated color and tint to make the head appear purplish. Sharpening and structure were added and the highlights of the flowers were reduced.
Hope this answers your question. :-)
Nov 4, 2014 11:24:18 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Doesn't look like he is going to press charges
Maybe not, but some do rise from the dead. :twisted:
Nov 4, 2014 11:25:09 #
NeilL wrote:
He's only dead from the neck up. :D
That's not what......never mind. :mrgreen:
Nov 4, 2014 11:26:06 #
ib_joe_59 wrote:
YEP NCIS does it every show.
When has television ever been concerned with ethics? :hunf:
Nov 4, 2014 11:27:34 #
lporrel
Loc: California
Thanks for getting back to me! I thought that maybe I was missing something. Have you considered a square composition (cutting from the left)?
Bmac wrote:
Thank you for the question. The "corpse"... (show quote)
Nov 4, 2014 11:32:54 #
lporrel wrote:
Thanks for getting back to me! I thought that maybe I was missing something. Have you considered a square composition (cutting from the left)?
Maybe, to be honest I can't remember whether I did or not. So many photos, so little time.
If you wish, you are welcome to show me the crop and post it here. :)
Nov 4, 2014 11:37:16 #
NeilL
Loc: British-born Canadian
Bmac wrote:
That's not what......never mind. :mrgreen:
Is his wife still alive? :D :D
Nov 4, 2014 11:41:22 #
NeilL wrote:
Is his wife still alive? :D :D
Alive and kicking (or biting). Sabrina Nightchills is her name. :mrgreen:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-256702-1.html
Nov 4, 2014 11:42:46 #
NeilL
Loc: British-born Canadian
Bmac wrote:
Alive and kicking (or biting). Sabrina Nightchills is her name. :mrgreen:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-256702-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-256702-1.html
:lol: Sounds like fun.
Nov 4, 2014 12:30:08 #
Nov 4, 2014 12:33:26 #
lporrel wrote:
I don't know. It feels a bit cramped.
It's not bad, but I agree with you. 8-)
Nov 4, 2014 12:36:00 #
lporrel
Loc: California
On the other hand, the tension created by the cramping may work in terms of the pathos of this image.
Bmac wrote:
It's not bad, but I agree with you. 8-)
Nov 4, 2014 12:38:09 #
lporrel wrote:
On the other hand, the tension created by the cramping may work in terms of the pathos of this image.
True. Nice word "pathos." 8-)
Nov 20, 2014 05:36:20 #
William wrote:
the answer? is an individual question of ethics
I think you dodged the answer ... clever
I think you dodged the answer ... clever
dodged the question ?
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