Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think possibly your hesitation was due in part to the fact that your subjects were 'famous songwriters'. Would you have felt the same hesitation if you were at a rescue mission serving meals to the homeless, or passing a beggar on the street? How about the survivors of a fire, or an accident or some sort? Could it possibly have been the 'star' status of the people influenced your decision not to shoot, giving them more respect than you would other people in other situations? Of course, I understand that discretion has to be used in each situation, depending on why you were there to begin with, and what relationships you wish to preserve in the future. So Elton John might have objected to having his photo taken.... so too might Jack the homeless guy on the bench in the park. Essentially, every frame is a private moment, or private gathering to some extent. Unless specifically asked NOT to, I probably would have taken the shot. Maybe that is why I am not invited to such stellar parties! :-) Cheers Jim G - --------------------------------------------------- J.A. Gatlin Photography My Work in Black & White http://www.jagatlin.com - --------------------------------------------------- > I could not bring myself to take any pictures because I felt that it was an > intrusion into a very private gathering. I guess that there is more to > Photogaphy than I thought. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html