Abomination Quote by Elliott Erwitt
“I'm almost violent about that stuff - electronic manipulation of pictures. I think it's an abomination. I reject it all. I mean, it's OK for selling corn flakes or automobiles or for taking pimples out of Elizabeth Taylor's face, but it undermines the thing that photography is about, which is about observation and not about manipulation of images.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photography Ethics Talk, 1998
Manipulating photos compromises photography’s purpose of truthful observation.
In simple terms: Editing photos can betray reality.
Key Takeaway
Respect the integrity of the captured scene.
Themes
ethics
photography
authenticity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
artistic
When to use this quote
- journalism
- portrait work
- advertising
- social media
Key Concepts
image manipulation
truth
visual honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- When does alteration become art versus deception?
A Different Perspective
Some argue artistic edits enhance expression.
