Re: [Leica] FS: Photo books and prints by Albert Wang, firstthree copies for free.

["Rob Appleby" <rob@robertappleby.com>]

BD - I think it would have been better to criticise Alfie off list, myself.
Your comments are gratuitously cruel and humiliating. There is a difference,
as well, between criticism and critique, and I believe the latter would have
been more appropriate in this context.
R.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 7:16 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] FS: Photo books and prints by Albert Wang, firstthree
copies for free.


> This is really sad, Bob - Of course they're "better" - they're all taken
> with a digital point and shoot - he didn't have to focus, he didn't have
to
> think about exposure. Therefore they HAVE TO BE BETTER, as he never
mastered
> focusing or exposure.
>
> Do you really think you are somehow doing someone who is so obviously
> terminally self-deluded a favor by encouraging his delusions?
>
> If you want to see some photos worth buying, go to the link's Doug Herr
has
> provided. I am not a fan of nature photography, but I know terrific
> photography when I see it...
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com/leicaprints.html
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com/ordering.html
>
> How can we possibly discuss Doug Herr's offerings and Alfie Wang's on the
> same list?
>
> It boggles the mind.
>
> B. D.
> Obviously tired of unsuccessfully trying to be
> Mr. Nice Guy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Robert
> Marvin
> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 11:08 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: Photo books and prints by Albert Wang,
> firstthree copies for free.
>
>
>
> --
> FWIW, I ordered a "free" copy of Alfie's book when he first offered
> them on Photo Net a couple of days ago. I haven't been able to access
> the shots he posted, but those who have report that they are very
> much improved over his earlier postings. In any case, I admire his
> persistence and courage.
>
> Alfie says he'll ship my book next month. I'll post my impressions
> when I get it.
>
> Bob Marvin
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