A picture without context only leads one to wonder what does it truly means. Only putting the photographer name leave the facts or opinions for the viewer to decide. It is amazing how one photgraph of a couple sitting at the bar was taken out of proportion to serve as alternate purposes. Without context to the original photograph the three examples were easily made convincing for other to follow. However, placing a name on a photograph may take away because the viewer imagination could much larger than what the photographer intended.
Placing a name on photographs places a limitation on the human mind. I always heard the saying a picture within a picture.I think the concept of a observer exploring the ins and outs of a photograph would be lost due to what the photographer is directing the focus on.To know that a simple photograph can be used in different categories without a complex thought just shows the diversity of it being an Art.
Just as other aspects of Art photography stands alone without words but yet the emotions of one conscious. A picture of poverty or war transfers the pain and reality of everyday people. To read that a soldier holds the hand of his dying friend leave much open detail whereas, the picture alone without words brings it to life. To see the dirt shooting from the ground and the sweat dripping from their faces takes away the fantasy.
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