Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Dec 11, 2010, at 1:56 AM, philippe.amard wrote: > All, > > Keywords: form - content - context > > PREAMBLE > > I am also uneasy about this > "This" here refers to what Mark pointed out > i.e. the fact that we tend to react instantly with our guts, > and come up with hasty mono worded comments. > > Well, and since I am completely acquired to Steve's project, > have been since he formed it, > and have been trying to help as best as I can. > I consequently subscribe to what Ted has written on a human plane. > > Yet, > > I suppose Steve posts them in order to get feedback that will help him to > edit for THE book, > a book that is a tribute to the persons, > and to those who care for them. > Hence it must be perfect. > > As one of the pre-viewers, I usually comment OFF list > as some of my remarks might not be considered as compliments, > whatever the cicumstances of the persons he photographs. > > > I'm breaking my rule here, just once, > to show that we might be more careful in our reactions, > and might help Steve better if ... > > DEMONSTRATION > > Look at this photo: > http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/246986-1/mynewdoo.jpg > > a) the person is caught with a wonderful expression - here wonderful does > apply, this is common ground, > b) the focus is wrong - back focus by an inch or two - not so wonderful as > a photo I'm afraid, > and perhaps not so fit for the book > where form and content must be perfect out of respect for the "models". > > QUESTION > Now, back to the initial question and in the perspective of THE book, > is " wonderful " the best term to apply ? > > > > Sorry to have come out into the open Steve, > you know how much your project means to me, > and I know you may need varied forms of support. > > Amiti?s > Philippe, would be editor & photographer, but a true supporter who may > have got it all wrong. I understand Philippe, thank you for your insight, support, and beaucoup help for a long time, amities, Steve > > > NO ARCHIVE > >> _____________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information