colinh
Well-known
WARNING: serious post ahead.
A while back I got a photo of a guy wearing a T-shirt saying"Jesus - The only way" talking to a somewhat astonished muslim girl who's pointing at herself, apparently saying, "Me???".
We often get missionary types around here in Summer.
There is also the odd very sad case of muslim women getting killed by their own relatives, for "dishonoring" the family.
So, I thought the picture was funny, or at least interesting.
Now, whatever you may think of my photos, I have the greatest respect for the people I shoot and since I don't want there to be the slightest chance of anyone getting into trouble, I have self-censored this.
which makes me feel pretty bad too :bang:
Realistically, the only people who would see the image are rangefinder shooters - and we're not nutcases, are we?
colin
A while back I got a photo of a guy wearing a T-shirt saying"Jesus - The only way" talking to a somewhat astonished muslim girl who's pointing at herself, apparently saying, "Me???".
We often get missionary types around here in Summer.
There is also the odd very sad case of muslim women getting killed by their own relatives, for "dishonoring" the family.
So, I thought the picture was funny, or at least interesting.
Now, whatever you may think of my photos, I have the greatest respect for the people I shoot and since I don't want there to be the slightest chance of anyone getting into trouble, I have self-censored this.
which makes me feel pretty bad too :bang: Realistically, the only people who would see the image are rangefinder shooters - and we're not nutcases, are we?
colin
charjohncarter
Veteran
It is both political and religious. Both are off limits in the USA, but you should post it. I'm a nutcase, or at least my wife thinks I am. Let it fly.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I wouldn't hesitate ... I can't see anyone being offended by the image you have described. Muslim or Christian!
colinh
Well-known
Keith said:I wouldn't hesitate ... I can't see anyone being offended by the image you have described. Muslim or Christian!
You're not a nutcase then, are you?
colin
PS. Hey! Maybe *I'm* paranoid?
Carzee
unpimp deine auto-kamera!
Go for it.
Remembering always that a free media is a force of liberation.
The more tyranny pushes its way into our everyday lives, the further cameras*, keyboards, and other communications are pushed away.
* not applicable to surveilance cameras
Remembering always that a free media is a force of liberation.
The more tyranny pushes its way into our everyday lives, the further cameras*, keyboards, and other communications are pushed away.
* not applicable to surveilance cameras
jbf
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People will be offended no matter what you post sometimes. My main reasoning is who cares. The world thrives on controversy and offense. Some of the most beautiful and emotional images and pieces of art in this world have offended thousands of human beings on this planet in one form or another.
So with that in mind... post away!
So with that in mind... post away!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Anyway ... if people want to be really be offended they can watch the evening news and check out the latest war zone body counts ... and if that doesn't work they can watch 'Idol.' :bang:
It's a hell of a world we live in and your pic is the least of it's problems! :angel:
It's a hell of a world we live in and your pic is the least of it's problems! :angel:
Charlie
Established
charjohncarter said:
Off limits in the USA? You have got to be kidding! At least I hope you are.
To the the originator of this thread, yes, by all means please post it.
colinh
Well-known
OK, I had another look and it's a female she's talking to. So I suppose that's OK.
Although some of you misunderstood about offending people. That wasn't the point.
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colin
Although some of you misunderstood about offending people. That wasn't the point.
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photogdave
Shops local
Nice catch! No one in their right mind would be offended by this. You are observing something happening in real life. You didn't pay someone to wear a Jesus shirt and confront a Muslim woman...
...or did you?
...or did you?
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Intersting shot Colin. Thanks for posting it here.
Matthew Allen
Well-known
Nice! A perfectly caught moment.
Matthew
Matthew
maddoc
... likes film again.
I totally agree ! At least to me nothing offending in your photo. Thanks for posting !Matthew Allen said:
back alley
IMAGES
i don't think colin was concerned about offending folks here at rff, i think he was concerned for the woman's safety.
if you want to be offended i can look for my old t-shirt that read...'nuke the gay whales for jesus'
joe
if you want to be offended i can look for my old t-shirt that read...'nuke the gay whales for jesus'
joe
raid
Dad Photographer
The photo is excellent, and Colin's sensitivity towards others is great.
amateriat
We're all light!
Great captured moment, Colin. Very happy you elected to post it.
- Barrett
- Barrett
Ducky
Well-known
The girl's face indicates to me a serious discussion is underway. She may be trying to convert the christian. Nice street shot. If I had seen it I would have shot it and a few others. It looks like an interesting exchange.
gb hill
Veteran
Colin thats a good photo. I love the expression of the musilm womans face, and I wouldn't worry about her being in danger of her family unless you have another photo of the girl bowing down with the christian lady trusting Jesus to save her soul.
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wlewisiii
Guest
Excellent shot. Thank you for sharing it after expressing your concerns.
William
William
skhan
Established
Nice shot.
A messenger is a messenger is a messenger! So post away. Also, not sure why anyone will be offended!! Do you know: according to the holy Qur'an, not believing in Jesus or in the (original) holy Bible makes you a non-Muslim?
Cheers,
A messenger is a messenger is a messenger! So post away. Also, not sure why anyone will be offended!! Do you know: according to the holy Qur'an, not believing in Jesus or in the (original) holy Bible makes you a non-Muslim?
Cheers,