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Jordy
09-28-2005, 04:51 PM
This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally (going to be hard for some who troll this forum).
The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision.
Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.
THE SITUATION
You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions.
You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster.
The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.
THE TEST
Suddenly you see a woman in the water. She is fighting for her life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. . Somehow the woman looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's Hillary Clinton!
At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take her under forever. You have two options-you can save the life of Hillary Clinton, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful women.
THE QUESTION
Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.......
Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

Steve 1
09-29-2005, 07:01 AM
ROFLMAO !!

riverbound
09-29-2005, 07:29 AM
High contrast color.... I could always convert it to B&W later if need be :D

ROZ
09-29-2005, 10:17 AM
Don't know what this whole thing is about, but I will neither confirm or deny any allegations to whatever is in Jordy's post :D

SmokinLowriderSS
09-30-2005, 05:49 PM
Classic Black & White. The grain structure is better, it enlarges better, something about the starkness and simplicity without the distraction of color. :D

Seadog
10-01-2005, 05:47 AM
I want to get it on video, but with a limited choice, I'd go with the color. Better to get the reds as she is yelling. B&W is good for a lot of effects, but color brings the viewer into the picture and allows them to feel the terror of the subject. B&W in this type of situation, can leave you feeling detached.

Forkin' Crazy
10-01-2005, 06:35 AM
Well I use a high meg slr, so flim isnt' even a consideration. :D:D:D:D

Old Texan
10-01-2005, 09:26 AM
Better yet, "What would Bill do?"

SmokinLowriderSS
10-01-2005, 02:58 PM
That would depend on the conditions. I suspect he'd whip out a cigar and start looking for a Humidor, again.

JustMVG
10-02-2005, 12:22 AM
Too Funny Jordy well done :D :D

69cougar
10-02-2005, 01:14 PM
High contrast without a doubt. I would use an unfiltered lens to capture every possible wrinkle in her expressions. Then I would snap a picture of me throwing her a floatation device. :cool:

bordsmnj
10-02-2005, 10:53 PM
you guys are sick!
I wouldn't wanna risk ruining the fricken camara. they're easy to drop when your luaghing that hard.

SmokinLowriderSS
10-03-2005, 11:52 AM
That's why I have a neck strap on my 35mm SLR. :cool:
Yea but it's a good kind of sickness. :D