Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Extra Credit

1. Explain what happened to the man that was killed by the subway and how the photographer was able to take the photo. 
He was pushed on to the tracks by someone that is still yet unidentified. The photographer was able to take the photo supposedly by trying to warn the driver of the subway with the flash.

2. Why did the photographer say he took the photo?
The photographer said the he took the photo to warn the trains conductor.

3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
I think the photographer shouldn't had taken the photo , he instead should of helped the man out.

4. Do you think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
No, the photographer could of turned into a hero for saving someones life instead of taking pictures before the subway killed the man.

5. Do you agree or disagree with the decision to run the photo on the front page of the New York Post? Explain why or why not. 
I disagree because people would start judging the photographer in the way that he didn't do anything to save the mans life.
6. What is more important to a photojournalist, capturing images of life as it happens or stopping bad things from happening? Why or why not?
Capturing images as it happens. Why ? well because his a journalist and he is able to explain how it happened and what happened .
7. Do you think it is ever ethically acceptable for a photographer to involve himself/herself in a situation that he or she photographs? Explain why or why not.
It is acceptable for a photographer to get involved in the situation so he can be there explaining what happened.

8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer.
A photojournalist should stand and watch it happen so he can have something to talk about in the paper.

9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer to this situation.
He should of done something to prevent the death of the man.

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