Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At the heart of the discussion seems to be a somewhat negative view of photography itself. Many would-be photographers can view the act of photographing as one of theft. To them, I would say, "What is so *wrong* with taking pictures?" If you feel this way, of course you are justified in seeing the photographing of people in the act of worship as a violation of their person. Of course, I myself always ask first before blatantly photographing them. There is, however, nothing wrong with the surreptitious photograph, as long as you don't get caught! You have to believe that photography is positive; it is life-afirming. I don't *take* your picture--I record a scene. That's all. No one has lost anything in what is, after all, the briefest of moments. Be respectful of others, but always know that what you are doing is inherently an act of respect. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.