Re: [Leica] website comments

[Francesco <fls@san.rr.com>]

Dear Joseph:

Forgive me for responding back to you so late in the month, I've been working
late.
Thank you for taking the time to view and critique my photos. Sorry I'm not
Italian, I'm
German and Japanese a "Germanese" if you will.  I can only learn from
criticism, be it bad or good.  I am very appreciative when other people are
able to take the time to encourage me with their points of veiw.  I've always
had a love for art and am taking time to experience the love of photography. 
When traveling, I'm hesitate to take pictures of people in their native land
only because I do not want to offend them.  I am also limited to wide angle
shots, due to the fact that I only own a 28mm and 85mm lens. My goal is to own
a 180mm lens some day.  I've tried to photograph with an artistic eye.  But I
do agree that people are just as important as the land that they inhabit. 
Thanks for all your input and great ideas.  Words of wisdom are always a mans
greatest  treasure.  

Thanks again!!!

Yvonne  ; )







At 06:52 PM 3/1/99 , Joseph Codispoti wrote:
>Francesco,
>In the time I have been a subscriber to the LUG, I have commented on only
>one portfolio, that of Harrison McClary.
>I did so because I was very impressed with the quality of photography, the
>variety of subject matter telling me that Harrison is a well-rounded
>photographer, and a very polished presentation, an indication that he know
>very well that a portfolio is his calling card, his marquee and it can make
>or break his next meal.
>Now, if Yvonne is Italian (secure enough to accept some criticism), I will
>give her my impressions of her photos.
>
>Generally speaking, though not striking, the photos are presentable. Yvonne
>has bothered to photograph at different times of day and has made a good
>attempt at variety.
>She needs to tie the places with people and faces more than she has so far.
>Most of her photos seem deserted locales. Travel photos have as much to do
>with the natives as with their cultural icons. A tripod and slow speeds to
>blur passers-by would lend interest and a sense of drama. Photos of exotic
>places can be interesting only for a moment unless many elements are
>present. Images of dragons and statuary are someone else's art. Yvonne has
>to develop her own art.
>As for using a Nikon, Leica or a pinhole camera, who cares, In Washington
>they would say "Its the content, stupid".
>I encourage Yvonne to dedicate as much time as possible to taking photos of
>many subjects until she finds her niche. I would venture to say that she is
>a shy and reserved person. Give her your support, my best wishes, and don't
>show her this post.
>Joseph Codispoti
>