Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 8/6/03 11:35:29 AM, LRZeitlin@aol.com writes: << Someday holographic images may pass the photographic Turing test, presenting three dimensional, moving, full color scenes directly to the eyeball indistinguishible from actuality. Until then, assertions of reality by photographers are like assertions of virginity among whores. Larry Z >> - ----------------------------------------------------- Larry, What you're missing is the evocative quality of photography. The conceptual knowledge that it was made at a specific time and place. It's what we know about photography that makes it a document of reality. That's what makes a Brady print of Lincoln so powerful and a shot of someone you really care for significant. Best, br - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html