Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] PAW, PAD etc.
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:26:06 -0800
References: <B690F190.49BD%howard.390@osu.edu>

>[snip]
>Now, as I am shooting families etc. professionally, I have literally
>found that the results of each succeeding shoot are better than those of
>the preceeding shoots, to the point where, about 18 months into this, I
>really cringe when I look at the photos from the first couple of shoots.
>So what does this suggest - God know it doesn't prove anything? First,
>making photos is a great deal like riding the proverbial bike. Get back
>on the bike after years of not riding and you DO in fact remember how to
>ride.
>
>B. D.


I'd say it also proves that - in addition to "practicing" more - you're
also evaluating your work with a more critical eye than you perhaps did at
first, and are learning from your own strengths and weaknesses.

Guy

Replies: Reply from "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] PAW, PAD etc.)
In reply to: Message from Martin Howard <howard.390@osu.edu> (Re: [Leica] PAW, PAD etc.)