Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 1/14/02 2:07 PM, Arne Helme at Arne.Helme@stelvio.nl wrote: > I have nothing against cropping, but it is not an option to me right now. > With my 2002 PAW I want primarily to practice photographic skills using Leica > M & R cameras and to a much lesser extent scan and photoshop skills on my PC. > Stated differently, some photographers do not crop their photos in order to > illustrate their perfection in composition. For me, the whole point of not > cropping photos is simply to illustrate imperfections in their initial > composition as recorded onto the film! I don't have a degree in art and I do > not have the knowledge to evaluate all aspects of my photos. However, > experience is the best teacher, and I am a good learner. The format of > presentation (uncropped photos) has provided me with a wealth of information > that I would not have received if the initial photos had been cropped. I guess I was just confused as you said cropping is not an option for you right now. It is an option but one you choose not to do which is fine. I do understand that you'll get more feedback with uncropped images...looking forward to the full frames ;) - -- John Chicago, IL http://SlideOne.com ==================== - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html