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Subject: Re: [PAW] [Leica] PAW 35...Scott
From: "Steve Barbour" <kididdoc@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:20:34 -0700
References: <006b01c24f72$15dd83e0$5ee16344@ph.cox.net> <0.800026669.1972454769-1463792638-1030654718@topica.com>

thanks Michael.... your reaction is very close to my own,  when I put aside my stethoscope
and pick up the  camera.  Your encouragement convinces me the project is
worthwhile....Steve

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> Steve,
>     I prefer the alternates to the main. I think that the look in his eyes in the second
> alternate really captures the spunky outlook you describe in your caption below.  The
main
> seems to me too dominated by the instruments of his treatment, while the alternates
capture
> his humanity.
>     Steve, your series of patient photographs is really powerful.  It might be worth
> considering putting together in some sort of collection, perhaps a book with the
proceeds
> going toward a charity for ill children?
>     Each time I look at your photos I think back to a discussion in which I participated
in a
> college seminar.  Our group read the Book of Job, and I remember being struck by the
argument
> that terrible things sometimes provide great beauty.  It's a line of reasoning with
which
> I've always disagreed, but it must be said that we are able to see the great courage and
> strength of these children in their suffering.  That doesn't, for me, mitigate their
> suffering, but it makes these photographs profoundly moving.
> Regards,
> Michael Gerard
> geeman1066@earthlink.net
>
> Steve Barbour wrote:
>
> > Scott  is 14 years old and has cancer. He  is very sick...but always courageous and
upbeat
> > in  trying times...
> >
> > image week 35   http://www.leica-gallery.net/barbour/image-32399.html
> >
> > alternates 1&2   http://www.leica-gallery.net/barbour/folder-3313.html
> >
> > PAW  index       http://www.kididdoc.com/index.htm/paw2002/
> >
> > M7  with  Noctilux  at f1  and  TriX  400.
> >
> > Your comments are always appreciated.
> >
> > Steve
> >
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