Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 12/5/00 1:22:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, nick.botton@camphill.org.uk writes: << While I admire Kyle's ability to stay cool in some strange situations, this disturbing image left me wondering about the influence of photographer on subject. I know nothing of its background, whether spontaneous or staged, but it left me with the uncomfortable feeling that it might not have happened without Kyle's presence. Presented without comment it raises questions about the ethics of concerned photography. Could you tell us more, Kyle? Nick. >> In a probably vain attempt to spare Kyle as the artist, I will offer the following as my memory serves. Several months ago, Kyle's post of the first of his photos of Emily, provoked a number of responses similar to this. The discussion may have at that point initially reached the exploration of the work of Susan Sontag (or was it Stephen Sondheim?). It would probably be worth looking through the LUG Archives. Joe Sobel