[Leica] Re: B.D. PAWS

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (Ted Grant)]

Steve Barbour said:
Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: B.D. PAWS


> these people are at times all but invisible to us, but they can be seen by 
> a compassionate photographer. One who does not turn a blind eye, and is 
> not out for a cheap,  sensational shot..<<

Hi Steve,

And that's where I believe the original concept of "no bums" arrived from 
... taking cheap sensational photos and posting.
>
> and so,  the plight of the homeless must be made...
>
> Not by taking advantage of these people, rather by using our compassion, 
> our utmost sensitivity,  and our lens to be their lobbyist....<<<

Of course and done with the utmost of sensitivity as you say, and respect. 
Now that's what my meaning was all about, not taking cheap shots simply 
because an unfortunate is lying in the gutter.  By the same token a 
sensitive and people caring photojournalist can shoot pictures of these 
conditions and not make them cheap taking advantage of an unfortunate.

ted