Questions asked of us . . .

Hi All,
Remember this particular flow of conversation is not assessed but please do contribute if you wish. You might want to take parts of it for your Observation Journals themselves.

Questions asked today:
1. Does the manipulated photograph posted by you support or critique Benjamin's view of the 'loss of aura'? Please comment (a few fleeting observations will do). Refer to Benjamin's Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction ch3 The Photgraphy Reader or see the chapter in Benjamin's book Illuminations

2. Does the digital manipulation of your photograph take anything away from the 'decisive moment' of the image? Refer to "Some Decisive Moments(Maybe)?" in The Genius of Photography, 2008

3. If you were documentaing something in your photography, what does the process of manipulation say about "The Creative Treatment of Actuality?" see Brian Winston

If you are taking part in this, please do the four class exercises,
then post the originals and the manipulated verions (before and after) and add your comments bearing the above questions in mind.
LP