So I recently posted the below image on Facebook and someone reported it as being, in their eyes, as offensive.
I'm the first person to believe that people can judge for themselves what is and what is not offensive to them. We are, after all, individuals and can decide things for ourselves.
At first I was mad, then confused. Why? I just wish the person would step forth and simply tell me why they thought it was offensive! Why hide? Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm about as open as they come even to negative feedback. I love criticism good or bad. It's hearing both sides that make me a better photographer.
Why was this considered offensive? Is it because he is naked? Yes, he is naked but it's not like you can see his "privates". You can actually see a whole lot more in some paintings hanging in an at museum. How is this different from a cover of Rolling Stone or Vanity Fair? I was careful to NOT show the "privates" as that I can believe to be offensive to some. This is just a human body, tastefully done! It doesn't depict a lewd act or show an erection or even a little butt crack! It's confusing to me and I hope to create a thoughtful and inspiring adult conversation about this on Facebook.
I'm not perfect! I don't have all the answers and never will, I welcome my friends and even non friends to openly and honestly communicate with me regarding ANY of my images.
I value your opinion. I may not agree with it but I certainly won't discount it, in fact, I may even end up agreeing with you! It's happened!
For those of you who don't find this offensive, as always....
Enjoy!
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I'm the first person to believe that people can judge for themselves what is and what is not offensive to them. We are, after all, individuals and can decide things for ourselves.
At first I was mad, then confused. Why? I just wish the person would step forth and simply tell me why they thought it was offensive! Why hide? Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm about as open as they come even to negative feedback. I love criticism good or bad. It's hearing both sides that make me a better photographer.
Why was this considered offensive? Is it because he is naked? Yes, he is naked but it's not like you can see his "privates". You can actually see a whole lot more in some paintings hanging in an at museum. How is this different from a cover of Rolling Stone or Vanity Fair? I was careful to NOT show the "privates" as that I can believe to be offensive to some. This is just a human body, tastefully done! It doesn't depict a lewd act or show an erection or even a little butt crack! It's confusing to me and I hope to create a thoughtful and inspiring adult conversation about this on Facebook.
I'm not perfect! I don't have all the answers and never will, I welcome my friends and even non friends to openly and honestly communicate with me regarding ANY of my images.
I value your opinion. I may not agree with it but I certainly won't discount it, in fact, I may even end up agreeing with you! It's happened!
For those of you who don't find this offensive, as always....
Enjoy!
