Re: Seeing (was: Blind test)

[tmwyse@centuryinter.net]

> <snip>
> 
> Photography isn't very interesting in itself. It is just a tool, which I
> think you can learn technically and practically in a couple of weeks. A
> good picture is a very complex matter, far beyond camera brands and
> technical options. 
> <snip>
> I think SEEING is the important thing. This is the most critical factor in
> photography, distinguishing good photographers from bad. Most people cannot
> see. (!) I mean really see behind things, humans, and events. See symbols.
> It isn't enough to recognize the superficial reality. If you don't see what
> is behind, and try to understand how and why it is so, you won't be able to
> express an interesting point of view.
> 
> <snip>
> Looking around you discover that the joy of picture making among all those
> "ignorants" using cheap plastic cameras may be far more spontaneous and
> rich than the techno approach of certain Leica amateurs, loosing their way
> in the madness of testing and doubt. 
> 
> 
> Oddmund<snip>

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