Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think what I said was completely valid. It did not sound like BD instigated anything untoward. While one's opinion of whether BD's photo is great photojournalism may vary, the necessity of pointing the camera even when uncomfortable with a situation is clearly a trait necessary in journalism. But, perhaps political sympathies more than photo philosophy are directing your discomfort. Ric Carter http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies On Oct 4, 2005, at 12:29 AM, GREG LORENZO wrote: >> Sic 'em BD. >> >> Shooting in the face of fear is sometimes what photojournalism is >> about. >> I'd be curious to see her shots. >> >> Ric Carter >> > > Sticking a camera in someone's face, taking their picture, and then > posting it on a camera enthusiasts list with a large dollup of > ridicle hardly rises to the level of "photojournalism"... Unless > you hoping for a job with the National Enquirer. > > Regards, > > Greg > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >