[Leica] The Directness of Film

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Photography as an expression of reality is based upon the idea that there is
a 'direct line of sight' between the scene and image created on film, and
direct line of sight between the image rendered on film and the print. The
concept that there exists a direct connection between reality and image
gives photography a very special place among media. --Jonathan Borden, LUG
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Jonathan,

What are the implications of the above definition of photography? The first 
significant word I noticed is your use of the word, film. You didn't employ a 
generic term like image recording device. Directness is indeed a decisive 
essence of photography. You obviously feel that film is best at directness. 
Consequently the negative is the most direct expression of the scene, as is a 
positive transparency.

Best,
BR