Chapter 3 Review

Wim Wendors said, " Digitalized pictures have broken the relationship between picture and reality once and for all". I believe this statement is only becoming increasingly stronger as every day endless amounts of images are somehow manipulated and more avenues are introduced that allow the original intent of a captured image to be changed. Analog allowed no room for question as digital photos do today. Old photos had more truth to them, which was something that has been grossly taken advantage of. When Rick started talking about the different programs that are used to create the "perfect picture" it was quite disheartening. Photography used to be such a beautiful and thought out process. Now people can sit on their computer and merge photos to create their desired outcome.... I think that's pretty pathetic. Of course there are still those who truly love photography an appreciate it as an art form, but the availability and ease that has been created to appease the general public is nothing like photography years ago.

I really enjoyed the section discussing travel photos and our need to have photographic proof of places we've been. Although I can't believe that people may actually take part in pre travel add ins of themselves, I found myself somewhat amused at this completely ridiculous idea. I know this seems to contradict my feelings on manipulated photos, but this seems both practical, and seems like a rebellion to this strange need to document every aspect of our lives. In that sense I think it is sort of clever. After traveling around myself, it makes such a huge difference to how you experience a place and what you get out of it if you take the time to relax and simply enjoying everything around you. If your running around trying to document it all, so much is missed and you undoubtedly won't have as awesome of adventure!