the photographic image captures a split second of a past moment in time, and in this way it stops time and preserves it. however, time does not stop; it is ever changing and continuous. this opposition between the two clearly shows that they are contrasting, and cannot be compared. currently the photograph and film are the most reliable source of information and evidence. i would trust a photograph over any other form of medium because it is more accurate at portraying real life. this is only absolute assuming that the photograph in question is not tampered with or edited.