Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 9/23/99 11:50:13 AM, Dominique.Pellissier@droit-eco.univ-nancy2.fr writes: <<I like to take photographs; I don't like to read about them. There are a few names I recognize, but I'm not a great worshiper of other photographers. No two photographers are the same, and 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.>> In journalism school we spent a LOT of time looking at pictures. Studying what others have done well establishes a mark to strive for, a standard if you will . . . Bob (no worship but appreciation of other shooters) McEowen