A few days ago
dizzawg16

Why is this quote surprising/shocking to you?

“Recently, photography has become almost as widely practiced as an amusement as sex and dancing – which means that, like every mass art form, photography is not practiced by most people as an art. It is mainly a social rite, a defense against anxiety, and a tool of power”

-Susan Sontag

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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I don’t find it to be either. If you are referring to the sex aspect, it seems to me that it is now seen by far to many solely as a form of amusement. That’s both within and outside of relationships. Fidelity and the like seem to be becoming a thing of the past.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
It’s not surprising or shocking…it’s true; photography is so quick and easy now, with camera phones, digital cameras, even the disposablecameras have their place. Enjoy it! I take artsy pictures, but I also take snapshots of my friends, family, and mostly my pets. People should be glad photography has such as high availability!
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A few days ago
i_hate_nicknames
I think that she likes to hear herself talk more than anything. thats probably not her opinion, she just wants people to talk about the quote.
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A few days ago
Sheed
camera phones
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A few days ago
secret society
It is susan sortag and her opinion: Let her voice it.

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My motto: “I may not agree with you, but I will fight to death to make sure that you can air your views”

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A few days ago
Anonymous
its not
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A few days ago
an duran
it’s not
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