Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Talking about the costume photography, I know for a fact that generally the people are very happy with my photos because they are generally better than they would normally get. However, I know that if I were to do what George suggests and take it to another level, these costumers would eat it up! For them, the costuming is #1. Second though it their freedom to role play a character. Therefore, if there are photos that really showcast their roleplaying, they would love that too. At 02:26 PM 7/10/2006, Philippe Orlent wrote: >I thought I was with you until I looked at the shots of the link. >What you show is pure representation. (Sometimes) extremely beautiful >on its own, indeed. >But weren't we talking about embellishing an object or person to >render it more 'aesthetic' (some different interpretations of that >word possible if you Wiki it) through techniques such as ambiance or >light? >Taking it back to costume photography: if the costumes on themselves >were truly beautiful, would they need this embellishment? Our would >they stand out through neutral representation as these flowers are? >Maybe for those into costumes, the latter would be enough. > >Not attacking your reasoning, just looking for common grounds. > >Cheers, >Philippe > > > >Op 10-jul-06, om 23:08 heeft Lottermoser George het volgende geschreven: > >>Some may. However I think they simply have not seen the best of the >>best. This assertion brings to mind scientific photography and >>illustration; which when one delves into the depths of >>astronomical, electron microscopic, and some of the other >>scientific stock sources will reveal some of the most >>extraordinarily beautiful images. >> >>Check out: http://db2.photoresearchers.com/search?key=orchids&pg=2 >> >> >>Regards, >>George Lottermoser >>george@imagist.com >> >> >> >>On Jul 10, 2006, at 3:52 PM, Philippe Orlent wrote: >> >>>some might argue that aesthetics can get in the way of accurate >>>representation. >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)