The man got pushed onto the tracks un able to get himself up in time before the train came. I think the photographer got the picture when he realized there was nothing he can do the help the man and so he took the picture.
2. Why did the photographer say he took the photo?
I didn't really see a reason why he took the photo but i think he took it because these types of things happen a lot in NYC.
3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
4. Do you think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
3. Do you think the photographer should have taken the photo?
I din't think he should have because it is really sad and scary to think about so seeing someone about to get killed is not really what people want to see.
4. Do you think the photographer did the best thing he could have done in this situation? Why or why not?
I think he could have tried to pull themas up instead of worrying about the photo and called for help of other people.
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.
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 think was not a good idea because it doesn't really give respect to the man who died. I think it would have been better to put a smaller hot or no picture at all.
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?
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?
I think to them it is more important to capture things but i don't think its ok when someones life is in danger and there is something you can do about it.
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.
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.
I think if someone is about to die they should try to do something about it rather than just standing there taking pictures.
8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer.
9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer to this situation.
8. Should photojournalists always avoid influencing events as they happen? Explain your answer.
No they should focus getting pictures if that is their job.
9. After reading the responses from the professional photographers, what stands out as the most appropriate response for a photographer to this situation.
That he tried and that he couldn't do anything about it.
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