Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Be as snotty as you like, Neil. I am well aware that by posting my judgment of Alfie's work I am open to like criticism from anyone who reads my posts - and that bother's me not one wit. For the record, I never have, and never would, compare myself to an HCB or a Eugene Smith. In fact I take real offense that you would suggest that I am so self-deluded as to think that I would ever belong in that sort of company - only an Alfie Wang is that deluded. As to your judgment of my work and my not having the skill to be in a position to be dismissive of Alfie's work - I'll leave conclusions about your taste and opinion in the matter to our fellow list members. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Beddoe, Neil Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 4:33 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: [Leica] Opinions from BD Colen - First three copies for free. >>Obviously we disagree, Rob. By offering to sell his photography, and sell it >>to a group of photographers for up to $600!, Alfie is as open to criticism >>as Richard Avedon or Cartier-Bresson - who, by the way, he none to subtly >>compares himself to in his introduction. >>Alfie offered his "work" to the LUG, not off-list to you or to me. Therefore >>this is the proper place to respond to that offer. And, as I said, I do not >>think we do him any favors by continuing to encourage this nonsense. Obviously we disagree BD. By offering his opinion on Alfie Wang's photography and sending it to a group of photographers for nothing, BD is open to criticism as Eugene Smith or Cartier-Bresson - who, by the way I strongly suspect he compares himself to. BD offered his "criticism" to the LUG, not off-list to Alfie. Therefore this is the proper place to respond to that offer. I do not think we do him any favours by continuing to encourage this nonsense. BD. I have my opinion on Alfie's photography and I have my opinion on yours. They differ only in degree; you have not the skill to be so dismissive. Neil - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -- This message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. This communication is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or as a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product, an official confirmation of any transaction, or as an official statement of Lehman Brothers. Email transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Therefore, we do not represent that this information is complete or accurate and it should not be relied upon as such. All information is subject to change without notice. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html