Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree with Paul that Nachtwey's pictures do indeed represent a personal portfolio of the misery of others. And indeed Nachtwey has received some criticism from those who are not taken in by his egomanical, self promotion. Nachtwey is a careerist, pure and simple. Still, I think it's fine for Nachtwey to take pictures of anything he wants. But rather than hide behind some self- righteous rhetoric, it would be better for him to say, "look at me, I'm the greatest!" -- which is really his point. As for Kyle, I think it's fine for him to take pictures of anything he wants as well. And to post them, or publish them wherever he likes. Righetous indignation is a very inexpensive way to make yourself feel good, feel superior to those poor souls who can't tell right from wrong. It's much cheaper than a Leica! Arthur