Art is Emotion

[Tin Can]

Jody, I don't believe your images are banned, it is the insane discussion we fear.

I for one want to see the political Images, not the chatter of opinion

Please speak visually

Today Brian posted this interesting image

Augusta, GA - 5/21/2021
Leica M6, Nikkor 2.8cm f/3.5, Foma 400, Pyrocat

It's ironic that a photography forum such as this bans discussion of politics. All of my images that I consider successful are political statements.

[Corran]

Interesting thread Randy.

To your point, the image I posted certainly seems to evoke certain emotions and assumptions on the part of the viewer. For context, the image was taken in the "JB Whites" building, apparently an old department store, hence the letters. But as seen, without context and presented as such, it makes one think of other historical signage.

Also, many here made some very emotionally-charged comments when I initially posted images from a certain political figure's rally. It's still amazing to me how many will assume my political leanings based on what I happened to photograph.

[Peter De Smidt]

Bryan, that happened to Austin on Facebook. He posted some images, and a number of people assumed he had a particular message. We humans have a very strong desire to form groups, and to make very quick decisions about who's in or out of them.