Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dave: <<The problem I have with my own attempts at street photography is that, whenever I raise the camera to my eye I project myself to the other side of the lens. I do not like being photographed by anyone for any reason. I applaude anyone who has the forebearance to permit themself to be photographed repeatedly without some form of compensation and has the good grace to accept it each time.>> Excellent comment. I know that I would never make it as a "street photographer". I a;ways figured that if I didn't have the time to invest in getting to know the subject, then I have not "earned the right" to photograph them. I was never inspired by a bunch of photographs that I had taken that didn't have any context or substance behind them. For me, that substance is in the relationships developed and the trust gained in getting to know them and them getting to know me. Someone mentioned that in some cultures, photography is seen as taking a part of the subjects soul. In my photography, I try to leave a part of mine as a "payment". I think that may be why the work that Tina does excites me so much. Not only because of the outstanding photography, but also because of how she goes about getting her pictures and most importantly, WHY she takes them in the first place. Best, Rick Floyd ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com