Another photographer and friend, forwarded an article to me by email today which is so good I feel that I have to pass it on despite previously stating I would post only my writings to this blog. Unfortunately the originators name did not accompany the piece so I apologies before hand and hope, whoever you are, that no offence is taken for not giving you the credit.

"Where do you stand morally? 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. 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 carefully and give due consideration to each line.

THE SITUATION
You are in America, New Orleans 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 man in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's the President, George W. Bush. At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under forever. You have two options - you can save the life of the President, or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most famous men.

THE QUESTION
Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.......

 

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?"