Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No scorn intended. I just couldn't figure out the "awe," if you will, in the original post concerning his switch to Leicas. As I said, it's not like this was some spectacular, well known, photographer making the switch. And the comments you quoted below were NOT meant to be about Beckerman. Am I impressed by his work? With a few exceptions, no. But the comment was about those individuals who seem to think that the path to great photography lies through the wallet. B. D. David Kieltyka wrote: > > B. D. Colen <bdcolen@earthlink.net> wrote (edited): > > > They're tools, damnit [cameras, that is], and a really good cabinet > > maker can manage to produce some pretty spiffy furniture with > > some pretty mediocre tools. Sure, having "the best" tools - for > > you - really helps. But if you haven't got the eye and heart/brain, > > fugedaboutit... > > No disagreement here...but I don't think Beckerman deserves being singled > out for scorn either. I like his website, as much for the running commentary > as for the photos. The photos are decent enough and some are pretty good > IMO. The guy is evolving stylistically and in his choice of gear. I find it > fun to watch. > > -Dave-