Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tine Manley wrote: What I liked about them was the awkwardness. What I didn't like was her describing the photos as "unposed". Why would they be awkward if they were unposed? Doesn't make sense to me. It just seems like a gimmick or art-speak as Ted says. I like the photos because they are so awkwardly posed and such typical teen-agers. ===================================================== Tina, I agree with you. But as this discussion has progressed I've come to think she might have meant something like this: In normal social settings adolescents (like all of us) assume poses that try to emulate appropriate behavior for those groups. If with adults they may try to act like adults, etc. By photographing them in isolation there's no need for social posing and the kids can feel comfortable (or awkward) on their own terms. Of course I could be dead wrong about what she meant, but looking at the work it kind of makes sense. Anyway, I like the work and the more I think about it the more I like it. Phil Swango 307 Aliso Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-262-4085