Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com> IMHO, this is simply an opinion of and by HCB. Neither correct, nor >incorrect. Simply "his" opinion. > >As far as saying it all... in reality it says nothing. It is simply an opinion. 1. Of course it's an opinion, Jim. And as we know, the truth value of a statement is independent of the source; ie, it doesn't matter who says something (including you or me), the question is whether it can be shown to be correct or not. Opinion -- anyone's opinion -- can be supported by such things as reason, data, experimental research, historical fact, testimonial from experts, etc. Since my scientific staff is off this week, and at 12:30am my reasoning ability was not at its peak, I presented that quote from, I'm sure you'd agree, an expert -- someone who whose body of work suggests that it just might be worthwhile to seriously consider his statements on his area of expertise. 2. Eric, IMHO, HCB was right-on when he trashed Weston and Adams for trying to separate form from substance, but that's another issue; I'm game if you are :-) 3. Dan, likewise, I wasn't quoting HCB as an expert in organizational management. I, too, have heard that Magnum does not run like a Swiss clock, and that his personality leaves a lot to be desired. I only quote him in relation to photography. Regards all, Bruce Feldman Warsaw, Poland 12:39 AM 3/18/99 +0100, Bruce Feldman wrote: > >>Just came across this quote, which says it all: >> >>"I'm always amused by the ideas that certain people have about technique, >>which translates into an immoderate taste for the sharpness of the image. >>Is it a passion for detail? For perfection? Or do they hope to get closer >>to reality with this trompe l'oeil? They are, by the way, as far away from >>the real issues as other generations of photographers were when they >>obscured their subjects in soft-focus effects." >> >> -- HCB, quoted in American Photo, Sept/Oct '97, p. 76. >> >> >> >