I sure am glad you did post. This thread not only provided a a good laugh. It also provided a thought exercise. Longtooths reaction about staging such a shot is understandable.DaveT wrote:My apologies to all.
Sure didn't mean to start a ruckus when I posted the pic.
Staged or not, it just appeared to be a good conversation starter because there is so much obviously wrong.
The rules aren't just something that we learn, but really take to heart. They become instictive and compliance automatic. We not only live and follow these rules, but expect others around us to follow them strictly. Photographs such as the one posted are going to cause us pause. Even knowing they are posed we might wonder how much horseplay is involved.
KBCraig reminds us that such staging occurs safely all the time. I at one time was active in war re-enactments. If these things are done under very strict guidelines, and safety is foremost in everything staging (or acting can be very safe. I believe Longtooth understands this.
At any rate posting this picture provided enterainment, and some discussion about safety. Thats a good thing.
Thank you.