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The fine line
Photography has a fine line and some people are willing to take chances in crossing it. I think of Will McBride for example. Great photographer no questions about it. However, he is one who crossed the line when he published the book "Show Me." Which later was deemed "kiddie porn."
Every person who picks up a camera, both young and old has to determine where he or she will draw the line, Is it art or junk?
Because of books like McBrides parents can no longer take certain candid shots and get the film developed. For if they do they could get arrested. Thus in some cases society draws even the line of what is acceptable. Thus it is no wonder why digital photography evolved as it did; it redrew the line back into the hands of the one holding the camera.
So, where does your line stop or start or do you shoot but never show the shot?
Maybe I'm wrong. But it sure seems right.
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