Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/11/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Two points: the first is that the observer's bias will transfer into what is recorded. Ted has always pointed out that you need to look behind you, and most documentaries don't show the whole picture. In many journalistic settings that I have observed the coverage has not portrayed what was really going on. These would include race riots in KC in the 60's to street protests about vender locations at the 96 Olympics. The second point is that you can immerse yourself into a situation and not have an observable impact on the world passing by. You can so be a part of the action that your motion doesn't affect what is going on. An example would be the crush at Mardi gras. One more camera doesn't change the scene. Another situation would be the quintessential street photographer who has a camera in hand walking down the street. See something, turn, shoot, and walk on. The recorded activity is captured before any change in behavior happens. The last example would be the Sonny C. syndrome. In his universe it is accepted that he has a camera and I don't think the people in his neighborhood even record that he has a camera anymore. I have that same situation at my daughter's school, I have a loaded camera and I might take a picture. After thirteen years it is just part of life and for the most part behavior doesn't change unless I ask. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html