Can a photograph lie or mislead? it's an interesting subject.
Here is an example, taken on the streets of Glasgow.
I don't usually photograph homeless people, it doesn't feel right to me. But this exchange caught my eye.
It looks like the man is remonstrating with the young woman, but he's not, he was telling her where she could find help and shelter.
It made me realise that care is needed when taking or presenting street photographs.
#photography #streetphotography #ethics
@stevenlawson I don't think a photograph itself can be misleading. It shows nothing more or less than what was caught on film. But it is beyond doubt that the medium can be used to mislead. Phographs have long been an important tool for political propaganda and it continues to be a powerful medium in politics and news medium.