Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ted Grant wrote: >> 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. > I think that Kyle's restriction applies to sneaking shots of sleeping people. I do not think he has any problem with a shot like this: http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/12.jpg I was talking to the man and asked to take a portrait. Incidentally, I was with the late Sal diMarco who was snapping pictures of me interacting with the man and his dog: http://www.nathanfoto.com/sal.html Nathan -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com