Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/03

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Subject: [Leica] why we photograph?
From: summicron at jam.rr.com (Frank F. Farmer)
Date: Mon Apr 3 21:02:27 2006
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On Apr 3, 2006, at 6:21 AM, B. D. Colen wrote:

> Enough of "what's your favorite color film?" or "which exotic animal 
> skin
> makes the best covering for a gold plated IIIg?" Today's question is a
> three parter:
> A. Why do you photograph?

I enjoy creating something, I enjoy recording the moment and I enjoy 
the process.

> B. What's your primary subject matter?

My wife.

> C. Why?
>
She's beautiful (and puts up with it).

Oh yeah, it is also nothing like practicing law, i.e. it is a wonderful 
diversion.

Frank Farmer
Jackson, Miss.
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