Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:30:33 -0800 At 05:44 AM 11/17/99 -0500, Eno wrote: >, I'd say that not more than 5% of >people who make their living as photographers in America (i.e., pros) >use Leicas of either flavor as their main or only camera system > You are incorrect. It's 14% according to your PDN survey, and your criticism of PDN is almost hysterical in it's hyperbole, and thus suspect. As is your criticism (and ignorance) of the profession of newspaper photojournalism. > Eric Welch Carlsbad, CA http://www.neteze.com/ewelch He who laughs last thinks slowest - ------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------ He who jumps too fast quotes the wrong person. The above isn't my words. PDN? There's nothing that needs your approval here. What sort of editorial criticism do you have in mind? Unfortunately there are many who have enveloped themselves in such a way that opinions have been relegated, ironically,to judgments of factual...irrelevance. My "criticism" of PDN is not 'My' 'criticism. It is either an offense to you for personal reasons or you don't even know at what angle to approach comments as such. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt as that is of utmost importance. If the pride-that moves the critique and guidelines of,specifically, the institutions of academia and the inherent snobbery that only makes a mockery of the human situation, pretending to be involved however in the 'artistic expression' of the ever-evolving human condition - if this eludes you than so be it. Do you also value the "artist statement"? It's simple "I try to express the inexpressible, as that is a level that speaks from within the expressive yet subtle recesses of what is true to the person in a real way" And who perpetuates such brilliance? Certainly not any publications or 'representatives' flooding out of NYC. What is suspect is one who is not suspect. You think I am ignorant of the "profession of newspaper photojournalism". OK. The discussion was concerning pros and the low number of pro leica users. I could praise the profession and it's leica users. That's not so shocking to me. What is shocking is that 10 or so percent of this list would seemingly NOT be considered professionals. It's a bit absurd for one to assume that those who have chosen to expose their lofty positions have bigger words. It's not so much to critique! I put forth a position that is necessarily NOT merry to all. It's hard to make a point if you tiptoe. How great the photojournalist is - we KNOW! YES! LEICA and PHOTOJOURY>>>>> My post is little about PDN statistics and a whole lot more on regular folk who love the leicas! My point had something to do with 'newspaper' and 'leica nut' being potentially and factually close to a modern day mutually exclusive pair. Or rather, to give a damn hand to the great photographers and connoisseurs who have been excused from "Pro" in a way that is ultimately just hollow.