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New2grammar

#514833 Sat, 17 May 08 01:39 PM

The unnamed still photographer was in stable condition after five Iraqi policemen struck him on the head with AK-47 rifles, an Iraqi Interior Ministry official said.

I don't think still here means unmoving.

Is it common to use still as an adjective right before a noun?

Also, can I say "still unnamed" instead?
Thanks in advance

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Marius Hancu

#514847 Sat, 17 May 08 02:06 PM

No, this is

The unnamed / still photographer

Still photography Photography which yields individual static images. As opposed to motion picture photography, which yields movies..

not:

The still-unnamed photographer

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#514860 Sat, 17 May 08 02:40 PM

Hi MH, for someone who already knows the answer, your reply may be clear. But someone like me who is confused is not capable of understanding

No, this is

The unnamed / still photographer

Which question does this answer? I would appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit more. Thanks in advance!

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nona the brit

#514880 Sat, 17 May 08 03:21 PM

Still here does mean 'unmoving' and it is a type of photography.

The unnamed photographer (who took this still photograph).

It may sound odd as, admittedly, all photographs are 'stills' but it is used in contexts where there could be confusion with film-makers. For example, in film credits, there are lots of photographical credits relating to the actual film. Then you'll also see a credit for 'still photography' or the 'still photographer' who is a person who takes normal photographs of the action, which can then be used for publicity shots etc.

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The name says it all.

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#514885 Sat, 17 May 08 03:35 PM

I had to read your reply three times before I got it.My mind kept telling me to interpret it as "unmoving/stiff body of the unlucky photographer"
Thanks, Nona.

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