Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] LUG FOOLS - LUG photo critique
From: Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:19:12 -0400
References: <BCEKKGNGDPMOIPMEJONBGEOKCLAA.phong@doan-ltd.com>

Phong is right...

Just re-read Ted's recent comments on the lost opportunity in the 
breadseller photo to find a "thoughtful discussion of photographs".

Phong wrote:

> Adam Bridge wrote:
> 
>>It's clear that the LUG is NOT a place for thoughtful discussion 
>>of photographs.  I don't know where one is but this isn't the 
>>place. I've been  hesitant in the past to post work to this list, 
>>now I think I won't bother in the  future. The useful comments 
>>were always few and not worth the exposure to the comments of a
>>bunch of clowns who should know better.
> 
> 
> Hi Adam and others,
> 
> I have to speak up and say I strongly disagree with this.  The LUG
> can offer very, very constructive criticism, and often does, on and 
> off list.  I can tell you I learn a lot from the criticisms here on
> the LUG, both of my work but even more so from others'.  Ted Grant 
> for one, has been extremely generous and gracious in his criticisms.  
> You often would have to _pay_ dearly to attend workshops to get honest, 
> to-the-point criticisms and lessons from an experienced pro and teacher
> like that.  Many other LUGers take time to write their point of view,
> which you may or may not agree with, but often are very interesting.
> For example, Johnny Deadman's recent comment on the propane (?) gas 
> tank in David Degner's photo was a gem.  I view photo citique as 
> one of the most valuable parts of the LUG.  
> 
> Anyway, I suggest that you post your photos.  I guarantee that if you 
> keep at it, you will get feeback that with help your techniques and
> possibly vision.  We are photographers.  Photographers speak with
> their photography.  Show us yours.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> - Phong
> 
> NO ARCHIVE
> 
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