Hi gang, Notice I said "taking," for this photo wasn't offered, and the shutter was tripped surreptitiously. The woman had no idea that I was going to take this picture of her.
I have mixed feelings about this shot. On the one hand it seemingly reflects an aspect of American culture, yet, on the other hand, it's not a very complimentary portrait, and one could argue that it in some ways denigrates the subject. Is food the problem, or perhaps a medical condition? Am I being judgmental or just recording a scene? Having battled weight problems throughout my life, I'm somewhat sensitive to this woman's situation. Still, the photo does, IMO, tell a story ... and perhaps asks a question or two. My question to the list: Should this photo have been taken? Do you think it is overly critical of the subject or sympathetic, or perhaps judgmental? Maybe I'm being critical of myself, using the photo to work through or better understand my own situation and problems. See for yourself, and share your thoughts: http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/bigeater.html shel
