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abortion: it's just murder on babies
abortion: it's just murder on babies
klkitchens


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Rusted II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Pentax K7
Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Pentax
Date: Aug 22, 2010
Galleries: Emotive, Political
Date Uploaded: Aug 22, 2010

 I fully expect this photo to tank. Actually, it should score about a 5.50 if the pro-abortion folks give it a 1 and the pro-life crowd give it a 10 (I doubt it will get a 10).

Rational voters should score it well because it's technically a good photo and they should look beyond the content and any personal disagreement... but we're human and never purely objective.

I've had this old railroad spike for several years. The baby doll head was on the roadside and I went on the 20th to claim it. I had thought before just a shot of the doll head in the street was an interesting art shot... but then this idea came to me as well.

This somewhat depicts partial birth abortion, where the live baby is partially "born" so that the doctor can penetrate the skull and kill the baby. Then the dead body is expelled from the so-called mother. Even if you're for "women's rights" partial birth abortion should sicken anyone with an ounce of humanity.

Nevertheless, we'll see where this one goes. Should be interesting. If I brown, so be it. I enter this challenge with a ZERO score... any points are welcome.

Oh yeah... and I expect a boatload of comments right off the bat!


[Aug. 23rd, 2010 12:42:53 AM]

OK... so the first vote was a 6... then a 1. Then a 1/2 punch. Then a 4. So after 5 votes, a 2.80. Never been that low before. But it's a good shot with a true messages, so I don't care what it scores. And it has rust in it prominently. :)

Statistics
Place: 116 out of 152
Avg (all users): 5.0556
Avg (commenters): 6.4615
Avg (participants): 4.5263
Avg (non-participants): 5.6471
Views since voting: 1410
Views during voting: 249
Votes: 108
Comments: 28
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 11/20/2013 09:13:56 AM
Just discovering this now. A great conceptual image hugely underrated.
Looks like it evoqued just too much emotions.
Unfortunately, because viewers should be able letting their personal feelings go and purely rate the image within its style.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/29/2012 12:52:32 AM
Wow! Just now seeing this one.

What a fabulous image of your stance!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2011 11:30:22 AM
hadn't seen this before. that voting breakdown tells a story. not all photos that win get a ribbon if you catch my meaning.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/06/2010 06:47:56 PM
i just dislike political statements getting thrust in my face. I come here to relax, not be yelled at.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/30/2010 01:11:56 PM
Originally posted by JustCaree:
just an FYI, I couldnt detach so I also choose not to vote on this image... I didnt want to slam you because I couldnt pull my emotions out of it. As a woman who is unable to have a baby this image just gets right under my skin and hopefully its the last time I look at it LOL... I did want to come back one more time and tell you this though.


I prayed before I committed to submitting this photo that no woman would be unduly harmed by it for whatever reason...
 08/30/2010 12:44:52 PM
just an FYI, I couldnt detach so I also choose not to vote on this image... I didnt want to slam you because I couldnt pull my emotions out of it. As a woman who is unable to have a baby this image just gets right under my skin and hopefully its the last time I look at it LOL... I did want to come back one more time and tell you this though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/30/2010 12:30:50 PM
Wow... (My membership has lapsed, so I cannot edit details)...

Impressed this moved up above 5.000 Had a couple of last minute 1s that knocked it from a 5.09 high. Also impressed at the folks who disagreed with the concept, but appreciated the photo and voted it well. To be honest, I don't know if I could have done the same had the subject been pro-abortion. So kudos to those of you that could. Very honorable.

I wanted the white background on purpose to show the rust, but also give a clinical feel. It seems to have paid off.

Not has many hater comments as I expected. I fully expected to get lambasted for this. :)
 08/30/2010 12:20:40 PM
The photo was technically great, but as I couldn't detach emotionally from the title I chose to not vote.
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 08/30/2010 12:22:50 AM
Regardless of one's stance on abortion, I thought this was an excellent use of the topic and I gave it a 9. I see you got slammed as expected. Deserved much better for being a technically good entry and making a strong point with it.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/29/2010 09:31:28 PM
Brave.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/29/2010 06:05:49 PM
I'm not sure I'm on your side of the argument but a powerful piece of work and very well photographed too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/29/2010 02:53:11 AM
Sometimes when people take some things lightly, the message that is being passed on needs to be a little harsh. What a great way to pass on the message. Beautiful picture composition around the rust.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/28/2010 10:05:43 PM
Poor dolly :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/28/2010 12:19:27 PM
while I don't agree with you, I think you illustrated your message perfectly. 8
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 08/28/2010 02:31:19 AM
Just Great!9
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 08/27/2010 11:04:30 PM
Great conceptual image! I think it would have been better off without the title to leave the interpretation to the viewers.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/27/2010 04:49:39 PM
Ok, a little disturbing and not a photo I would hang in my house, but well done nonetheless. A solid 9 in my book.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2010 09:01:16 PM
zero. tactless.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2010 04:32:05 PM
if a photo has a strong message such as this, it will damage the votes you get from certain people.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2010 05:28:01 AM
Really like this one for its originality.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2010 10:34:08 AM
Oh, my...this will generate an emotional response from many - I wonder how that will affect your score.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/24/2010 09:35:13 PM
ugh
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/24/2010 04:09:33 PM
Controversial! Can't vote on this one myself as not a paid up member... a powerful image though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2010 12:51:28 PM
I thought I would come back and add to my comment... this image is disturbing and gross to me....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2010 08:26:34 AM
I just love the picture ... and hate the title. I wonder how to vote on this...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2010 07:48:28 AM
Technically nice image with good texture and composition. Not sure how the crowd will take it as a whole though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2010 03:00:13 AM
I see you used a polarizing filter on your title. ;-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2010 12:12:31 AM
I am only scoring your picture, not your political view.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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