Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jul 25, 2009, at 8:11 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: > Doug, > I agree, I do not see it in their photographs either. > > Cheers > Jayanand > > > > On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 12:54 AM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at > earthlink.net > >wrote: > >> It seems to me that whether a particular photograph is a >> celebration of >> humanity or exploitation depends on the intent and skill of the >> photographer >> - I see no exploitation in Steve's or Tina's photos. thank you both, Steve >> >> Doug Herr >> Birdman of Sacramento >> http://www.wildlightphoto.com >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Steve Barbour <stikwa at comcast.net> >>> Sent: Jul 25, 2009 3:16 PM >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Women >>> >>> >>> On Jul 25, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Jefffery Smith wrote: >>> >>>> I don't think I ever once felt that any of your images of sick or >>>> dying children was exploiting them or even catching them at a bad >>>> time when they didn't want to be photographed. I think it is >>>> healthy >>>> that they had come to terms with their situations and accepted >>>> their >>>> unsure fate. >>> >>> this comment is sincerely appreciated Jeffery... >>> >>> I always thought of my images as celebrating courageous children... >>> >>> there was a nagging concern about taking advantage... >>> >>> it was true even when they asked me to take the photo, >>> >>> and more so now, than when I was actively doing it, >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>> Jeffery >>>> >>>> On Jul 25, 2009, at 1:36 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> while I fully understand Jayanand's feelings...I do agree with >>>>> Tina >>>>> that there is a way of photographing the poor, the sick, and the >>>>> downtrodden that affirms them, respects and maintains their >>>>> dignity... and actually empowers them in a way that may be >>>>> helpful and beautiful. >>>>> >>>>> I struggled hugely with this difficult issue when I photographed >>>>> ill children, and I hope I succeeded. >>>>> >>>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information