Have you ever refused a gift? What would you do, if someone offered you something really valuable, without asking for any apparent counterpart? Evidently, it would be very tempting to accept. However, doing so with the wrong person would put you in a difficult position. When you are in debt, even psychologically, it becomes very hard to remain fair (if such thing even exists). From there, it is obvious that people working as judges of any kind should really make sure to avoid external influences.
However, why do so many politicians accept presents from private companies? Aren't they supposed to work in their country's interest, and nothing else? Why do so many doctors accept gifts from pharmaceutical industry? Aren't they supposed to give the best medication depending on the pathology, not on the brand? Why are some judges elected by popular vote, aren't they supposed to be fair, instead of seeking voices?
As an individual, it is of course impossible to remain fully intellectually independent. However, as a society, we definitely must make sure that justice is protected from corruption and external control. Without it, I really can't see how rights of individuals would be guaranteed in any way.
As usual, thanks for your kind feedback, much appreciated.
Some technical details:
- The fire attack has been mainly shot using one of those sparkler sticks, commonly used at parties. A dark room, a long exposure (using a tripod and bulb mode on the camera), and it was done. I was very happy of how well this little trick worked.
- The hands are my stepparents ones. They spent the week-end at home, so I took advantage of them, shamelessly.
- The branches were found during a family walk in the woods: props can be found anywhere!
- I had no justice scales at home, so this item is a composite of different stuff lying around: a necklace, a candlestick, and some metallic boxes.
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I look forward to every expert challenge hoping to see one of your masterpieces and you never let me down with your vision and creativity. Congratulations on another wonderful image and your blue ribbon!!
However, why do so many politicians accept presents from private companies? Aren't they supposed to work in their country's interest, and nothing else? Why do so many doctors accept gifts from pharmaceutical industry? Aren't they supposed to give the best medication depending on the pathology, not on the brand? Why are some judges elected by popular vote, aren't they supposed to be fair, instead of seeking voices? Well of course everyone knows, it's because of money, greed and lust, and more money, greed and lust!
Wonderfully done Christophe. I love that you shamelessly take advantage of people and also how beautifully conceived and composited your images invariably are.
Although I know that the technical meaning of the challenge description allows for an Expert FS... I think the intellectual meaning of the challenge only allows for overlay type images.
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