Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 04:12 PM 4/6/2006, you wrote: >Definitely the original, Tina- But this is a classic example of why >photographers shouldn't put captions on photos, except where required in >newspapers and magazines. Again, I don't see whispering; I don't see >religion; I don't see call to prayer- I see father and child. Yes, in a >photo story this image may say every one of those things - but you're >showing an individual image. Just put it up, and let it tell it's own story. >;-) When the photo is shown at the exhibit, it will be in the context of rites of passage of the three religions. It will be labeled so that people will realize that this is part of a rite within the Muslim religion. How many people know that a Muslim father whispers the call to prayer in his newborn baby's ear? Christian and Jewish rites will also be photographed and explained. BUT -The whole point is to show that, in spite of individual differences within the three religions, we are all more alike than we are different. So the fact that this just looks like any father and baby is good. I want people to look at the photos and say "That could be me" But I also want them to learn something. In addition to showing that we have a lot in common, I'm hoping that the exhibit will help educate people about the three religions. Therefore, there is a need for captions, labels, artifacts, interviews with the families, etc. When I captioned the photos for the PESO, I had the same hope of questions and answers about the Muslim religion leading to enlightenment. I'm guilty of having ulterior motives ;-) Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com