Capturing democracy in the RAW
May 12, 2019 22:40:30 #
arathorn357
Loc: Sydney, Australia
Idea was to go a town hall political discussion, where a variety of speakers get a microphone, and the opportunity to debate with an engaged audience; my concept was to capture speaker and an engaged audience member, then put the speaking heads together in the same image.
Federal election here in 5 days time, minor and sort of fringe parties given an opportunity on a soap box (short ladder actually) by the city council in the sunny corner of a local park - public and media invited.
So here are some my initial attempts - I will try and give you some idea of what was being said in the description of each.
Worth persevering with the concept?
(all taken with a Fuji 100-400 lens and a 6ft monopod)
Federal election here in 5 days time, minor and sort of fringe parties given an opportunity on a soap box (short ladder actually) by the city council in the sunny corner of a local park - public and media invited.
So here are some my initial attempts - I will try and give you some idea of what was being said in the description of each.
Worth persevering with the concept?
(all taken with a Fuji 100-400 lens and a 6ft monopod)
Event Organiser - these are the rules of the debate : Veteran of many political campaigns - Point of order Mr Chariman!
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Pro Marijuana Party - We should replace gluten containing wheat with hemp : Rep of the Shooters Fishers and Farmers party - Oh My God
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Aust Conservatives Party speaker - It's our constitutional monarchy that is at the centre of our success : Interested recipient - Wonder what she is doing after this ...
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Anti Vaxxer - and polio rates in Australia were declining in the 50's before the introduction of the Salk vaccine : Old Biker (repeatedly) Have you ever spoken to someone who actually had polio ??
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Bright Young Things Party - and we will replace all elected politicians with an app on your smart phone that votes as the plurality of the electorate decide : Unimpressed observer - and what if you don't have a phone, let alone a smart phone?
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Science Party rep - all new cities would only be developed in accord with valid scientific principles ... : Disgruntled objector - So why did they register your party, and not our UFO party?
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May 12, 2019 22:59:04 #
May 12, 2019 23:22:09 #
Very cool, a great idea. Interesting people studies. Nice that there was disagreement, but no violence. If I had a bulletproof camera, I might try that here at home.
May 13, 2019 00:20:36 #
arathorn357
Loc: Sydney, Australia
Funny thing about the disagreements was that there was much more respect and restraint shown face to face, than you typically encounter on-line.
There was of course one guy who demanded that I leave because with a long lens and a pole to support it I clearly must be from the security services spying ... [sigh] ....
There was of course one guy who demanded that I leave because with a long lens and a pole to support it I clearly must be from the security services spying ... [sigh] ....
May 13, 2019 01:10:08 #
May 13, 2019 02:57:47 #
Reminds me of the old days down at the Domain, on a sunday afternoon.
May 13, 2019 07:38:51 #
May 13, 2019 07:40:50 #
May 13, 2019 08:23:38 #
May 13, 2019 09:38:58 #
Interesting concept and nicely executed.
--Bob
--Bob
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May 13, 2019 12:08:12 #
May 13, 2019 12:32:01 #
I love your commentary with each set as it makes me laugh out loud and is so where we are lately........In The Weeds ! HaHahahhahahaaaaaaaaaa
May 14, 2019 11:31:21 #
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