One thing that I believe should NOT be photographed would be people who are having sex. I mean, I've heard of people having done it before, and I know that paintings have been done of it as well, but I feel that this is a private matter, and it trivializes the sex act as entertainment for someone else. I also find images of people being tortured to be disturbing and believe that there is something sadistic about making another's suffering into art that will be viewed as such. I know that images from Guantanomo Bay have created awareness about the conditions there, and sparked protest at least, if not reform. I guess the difference lies in whether the photos are taken to be artistic or as documentary evidence. And of course, I suppose that prompts the question, how do you know the difference?
What cannot be photographed? This is a tough one. I really can't imagine anything these days that cannot be physically photographed. Even outer space and the deep ocean can be photographed. I guess the only places that people are not allowed to photograph would be the interiors of holy places that are guarded against people entering or taking pictures.
There's really nothing that I don't want to photograph. I suppose that I'm uncomfortable with the idea of photographing full nudes, but if a concept called for it, I think it could be done tastefully. Other than that, I find most things interesting and worthy of a picture.
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