Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George Lottermoser wrote: > > Rafael Aldayrafaelalday@yahoo.es (Rafael Alday)10/31/0212:24 AM > > >In respect to PAW subjet heading. Who should write such heading? > > If I would have submitted "your" photo, using something like what I'm suggesting, I would have in the subject: > "Rafael PAW-serious portraiture" > That would indicate to the viewer that I'm seeking input and critique from that point of view. > > If on the other hand I'd say: > "Rafael PAW-snap portrait" > That would elicit quite a different response. > ><Snip> IF your serious then you're missing the point. The prime example being the famous shot of Edward Westons "Neal" who everyone knew was one of his sons. (I hope i got the name right) It's not of course "who" you shoot but what your approach to the shot is. A whole pile of photograhpers have had thier wife as thier only or at leat main photo subject. Unless we get into celebrity of course. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.markrabiner.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html