Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> -----Original Message----- > From: jimbrick@photoaccess.com [SMTP:jimbrick@photoaccess.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 1:59 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: RE: [Leica] Peter Hughes > [Buzz] I haven't been involved in this thread at all and do not feel qualified to contribute to the broader discussion. However, I do want to comment on the photographs on Mr Hughes' site. In general, I found them to be proficient but banal. This appears to be the work of someone who has studied the craft but has not applied any vision, that is new vision, to its execution. Thus, I would have to conclude that it is Mr Hughes who has invested a great deal in technique and technology for his photography and needs to invest more attention in developing his vision. Many of us, in school or through our own personal development have set a theme to photograph and tried to illustrate a concept or idea, that's pretty basic. This appears to be what Mr Hughes has attempted to do in his work. With practice and over time, he may develop a visual vocabulary of his own. At least, that is what I would tell someone who brought me this portfolio for comment. Buzz