Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Eric's PAW
From: Jesse Hellman <hellman@home.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 22:22:17 -0500
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Eric wrote:
> 
> I've gotten private feedback that
> says the LUG isn't the place for my family pictures.  Rocks and trees and
> strangers are welcomed, but not family.  Unless the family pictures are
> interspersed with rocks and trees and strangers.  I'm being rude to use the
> PAW as I have been.  This comes from somebody whose opinion I respect a lot.
> 
> I apologize if anybody feels I've been rude.  Or feels that I'm mocking the
> seriousness of the group by posting pictures of my daughter.
>
> Eric

Eric, it's hard to imagine how you are being rude or unthoughtful by
posting your pictures - I am not sure whether you are quoting someone or
misunderstanding what was said. "Mocking the seriousness of the group by
posting pictures of [your] daughter?" I for one welcome the work you
have shown. Why would not the first year of life of your daughter be a
wonderful subject for weekly pictures?  

And why cannot your family pictures be part of a portfolio? A portfolio
should represent the best that you can do on a subject, and it sounds
like you want to improve your family pictures - isn't this what everyone
who posts is trying to do, show current work and get feedback in order
to improve?

It would definitely be worth the effort to try to capture life
unfolding, and as you are there much more than any pro could be and can
try again if you fail, go for it! Put together a portfolio of your
girl's babyhood with as many pictures of different activities as you
can. 

Jesse
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