Re: [Leica] Amateur vs. Pro

["Joe Stephenson" <joeleica@email.msn.com>]

Actually, I much prefer being an amateur. I can take pictures of what I
want, when I want, and how I want. I can do everything my way with the tools
I like. I set the schedule, I call the shots. Having to do it for a living
would be most unwelcome. And I think I would not take as interesting
pictures.
Joe  Stephenson
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[cut]>I wasn't talking about any specific thing such as how one takes care
of their
>equipment.  I was talking about the inference that you have to be a
professional
>to have any credence in the art/hobby/career called photography.  I guess I
just
>got fed up with the phrase *just an amateur*.   IMHO, those of us who are
>amateurs are as passionate about photography as most pros and (perhaps)
some of
>us just might be competent as well.
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>Regards,
>Bud
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