[Leica] Women

[wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)]

It seems to me that whether a particular photograph is a celebration of 
humanity or exploitation depends on the intent and skill of the photographer 
- I see no exploitation in Steve's or Tina's photos.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com



-----Original Message-----
>From: Steve Barbour <stikwa at comcast.net>
>Sent: Jul 25, 2009 3:16 PM
>To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Women
>
>
>On Jul 25, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Jefffery Smith wrote:
>
>> I don't think I ever once felt that any of your images of sick or  
>> dying children was exploiting them or even catching them at a bad  
>> time when they didn't want to be photographed. I think it is healthy  
>> that they had come to terms with their situations and accepted their  
>> unsure fate.
>
>this comment is sincerely appreciated Jeffery...
>
>I always thought of my images as celebrating couageous children...
>
>there was a nagging concern about taking advantage...
>
>it was true even when they asked me to take the photo,
>
>and more so now, than when I was actively doing it,
>
>Steve
>
>
>
>>
>> Jeffery
>>
>> On Jul 25, 2009, at 1:36 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:
>>>>
>>>
>>> while I fully understand Jayanand's feelings...I do agree with Tina  
>>> that there is a way of photographing the poor, the sick, and the  
>>> downtrodden that affirms them, respects and maintains their  
>>> dignity...  and actually empowers them in a way that may be   
>>> helpful and beautiful.
>>>
>>> I struggled hugely with this difficult issue when I photographed  
>>> ill children, and I hope I succeeded.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>>
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