A TEST OF HONOUR ( Archived) (20)

Feb 5, 2010 5:52 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to pull him under.

You have two options-you can save the life of G.W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer :

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?
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Feb 5, 2010 5:57 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Godsgift
GodsgiftGodsgiftEnnis, Clare Ireland251 Threads 13 Polls 10,040 Posts
Ah, it's a tough one right enough!laugh
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Feb 5, 2010 5:59 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
OneKitty
OneKittyOneKittyLa Grande, Oregon USA56 Threads 4 Polls 1,351 Posts
Chuckle. Didn't expect that ending! laugh
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Feb 5, 2010 6:00 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
WhovianGeneva
WhovianGenevaWhovianGenevaGeneva, Switzerland28 Threads 1 Polls 466 Posts
Black and white would make a great picture !
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Feb 5, 2010 6:02 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
OneKitty: Chuckle. Didn't expect that ending!
Well colour or Black and Whitedevil innocent
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Feb 5, 2010 6:02 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Blues63
Blues63Blues63Brisbane, Queensland Australia6 Threads 1 Polls 2,934 Posts
Black & White of course. It adds drama and gravitas to a shot, also a degree of timelessness.rolling on the floor laughing
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Feb 5, 2010 6:03 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Blues63
Blues63Blues63Brisbane, Queensland Australia6 Threads 1 Polls 2,934 Posts
Nice one Pat btw!handshake
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Feb 5, 2010 6:08 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
sideshowbob
sideshowbobsideshowbob1st house on the left, Tasman New Zealand1 Threads 337 Posts
patmac: This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to pull him under.

You have two options-you can save the life of G.W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer :

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?
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Feb 5, 2010 6:12 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
sideshowbob
sideshowbobsideshowbob1st house on the left, Tasman New Zealand1 Threads 337 Posts
As in Katrina, I'm not 100% Americans by large they have honour, I'd trust an American individually but when it comes down to honour-----pass (N GOD WE TRUST) yeah right
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Feb 5, 2010 6:13 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Englishman55
Englishman55Englishman55Salisbury, Wiltshire, England UK31 Threads 2 Polls 6,405 Posts
I would set the tri-pod up, shoot it in black and white, as Bush does not see things in colour, leave the camera running, then go rescue the guy.

That alone would give me world fame..... either as the hero or the bad guy, but hey..... even bad publicity is good publicity !

I would be made for life yay
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Feb 5, 2010 6:30 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Blues63
Blues63Blues63Brisbane, Queensland Australia6 Threads 1 Polls 2,934 Posts
sideshowbob: As in Katrina, I'm not 100% Americans by large they have honour, I'd trust an American individually but when it comes down to honour-----pass (N GOD WE TRUST) yeah right



Sorry mate, but with a profile pic like that, I just can't take you seriouslyrolling on the floor laughing
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Feb 5, 2010 6:35 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
sideshowbob
sideshowbobsideshowbob1st house on the left, Tasman New Zealand1 Threads 337 Posts
Blues63: Sorry mate, but with a profile pic like that, I just can't take you seriously


Was it something I said? rolling on the floor laughing
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Feb 5, 2010 6:37 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Englishman55
Englishman55Englishman55Salisbury, Wiltshire, England UK31 Threads 2 Polls 6,405 Posts
sideshowbob: Was it something I said?

Are you asking that question to the sheep, or Blues ??

rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Feb 5, 2010 6:39 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
sideshowbob: As in Katrina, I'm not 100% Americans by large they have honour, I'd trust an American individually but when it comes down to honour-----pass (N GOD WE TRUST) yeah right
OI MATE leave my MUM alone!!!!!!devil grin grin cheers
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Feb 5, 2010 6:41 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
sideshowbob
sideshowbobsideshowbob1st house on the left, Tasman New Zealand1 Threads 337 Posts
Englishman55: Are you asking that question to the sheep, or Blues ??


How dare you!! at least sheep don't answer back. By the way, I know that from experience roll eyes
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Feb 5, 2010 7:45 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
Angelo9
Angelo9Angelo9Dublin, Ireland8 Threads 688 Posts
patmac: This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to pull him under.

You have two options-you can save the life of G.W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer :

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing Pat, you're priceless
Glad we hired you as manager for the band thumbs up grin
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Feb 5, 2010 7:56 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
sideshowbob
sideshowbobsideshowbob1st house on the left, Tasman New Zealand1 Threads 337 Posts
patmac: This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to pull him under.

You have two options-you can save the life of G.W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer :

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?


Personally if I was in the running as an elect president I'd rig the votes, be elected then run term and create kaos and serve my term and live on a ranch playing guitar with tony blair by his pool and just for fun put 8 bullets in an innocent brazilians head for the sake of it and have no repercussions what so ever. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES. Lotto
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Feb 6, 2010 12:47 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
deacon6347
deacon6347deacon6347Amado, Arizona USA10 Threads 757 Posts
chuck the camera in the water and go have a beer, i need neither fame or fortune.violin
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Feb 6, 2010 12:49 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
deacon6347: chuck the camera in the water and go have a beer, i need neither fame or fortune.


Exactly!

thumbs up

Anyway, who is this 'Bush' character people are going on about?

I heard that some guy with that name was 'history'..........

conversing dunno conversing
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Feb 6, 2010 12:49 AM CST A TEST OF HONOUR
RobertC2
RobertC2RobertC2Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta91 Threads 8 Polls 8,344 Posts
deacon6347: chuck the camera in the water and go have a beer, i need neither fame or fortune.


Just a nice accommodating woman...... and a beer! cheers grin cheers
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