[Leica] The work of other photographers

[Paul Chefurka <Paul_Chefurka@pmc-sierra.com>]

> Look again at my post.  I said, "I don't like to _read_ about them
> [photographers]."  I also said, "I admire the work of others [other
> photographers]."  I'm puzzled as to how you came to the 
> conclusion that I don't
> look at the work of other photographers when that's exactly 
> the opposite of what I said in my post.

Sorry for the misinterpretation, Anthony.  The original poster had suggested
you get a book by Brassai, as it contained examples of night shots taken
without the benefit of fast lenses.  You appeared to reject this suggestion,
which led me to my conclusion.

You did say:
"while I admire the work of others, that doesn't mean that looking at their
work would necessarily make mine any better.  It's a matter of talent, not
imitation."

This was the line that generated my response, as I know so few photographers
who share this sentiment.  IMO there is a distinction between imitation and
learning.  While that line can get blurred pretty easily (eg. among
graduates of Freeman Patterson workshops), it is possible to use others'
work as a learning tool.

Paul Chefurka