The book was published a few weeks ago and since then I have shown it to family and friends including those who viewed its development and those who saw it for the first time. There was a general concensus that it was a good idea to remove the images depicting CSI's at work as, although they were good photographs, they did not follow the concept of the book. I think it was also correct to change the title as the current one is accurate without giving anything away.
Even using modern equipment such as the Mezt and Speedlights the images retain the correct 'crime atmosphere' once it is revealed that is their nature. This is helped by depicting them in black and white. Rulers and label would always be included in evidence photography however in this case that would be a dead give away and I do not think the images lose anything by their omission.
I have tried to show everyday images and objects that the general public may walk past everyday without realising their significance.
I believe that the most effective way that this book could be viewed is by someone with no knowledge of the justice system or crime evidence in general and who is not aware of the author's background. The viewer should read the book from front to back with an open mind. Once the index of plate descriptions is reached at the back of the book, the telling indication of realisation would be that the viewer returns to the images to look at them in a different light based on new knowledge.
I think Kirk's description of what evidence can provide is a fitting epilogue to the book and finally leaves the viwer in no doubt as to its concept.
During the development of this project colourful relief was sought and brought about by other photography. This can be seen in my on-line portfolo at; (link - Kev's Portfolio to the right of this page).
or at;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61662368@N04/
