Qualifying Photography as Art, or, Is Photography All It Can Be?

There is some speculation as to how to qualify photography as art because of the numerous dimensions that go into a single photo that are completely unseen by the viewer. This problem generates more problems as how to critique photography. There is no model to follow when discussing photography unless you fully understand the intentions and stages of processing. "No adequate framework exists by which to measure the achievements of these photographers." For many to fully accept photography into the art world a universal understanding of technical and "conceptual implications"needs to be addressed to "remedy" these thoughts. With the proper awareness, photography will be able compete other mediums.