Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 30, 2007, at 10:38 AM, Lottermoser George wrote: > On Apr 22, 2007, at 2:19 PM, Walt Johnson wrote: >> This was a straightforward imagine and I'm wondering if it >> qualifies for documentary? > > Sure does qualify for me. I trust you to show me a slice of reality. > >> Nothing moved, non-cropped and shot directly with the sun over my >> left shoulder. The recent discussion on integrity was sidetracked >> by concerns which don't, at least to me, effect veracity. If >> one's preconceived idea is found waiting for our camera is it >> manipulation? > > Not in my mind. I expect documentary photographers (and > cinematographers) to show me "their" truth; not "the" truth. > >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Walt+Johnson/ >> headless_haysus.jpg.html I think that sums it up... I think it's always the truth as they see it... so very well put... and anyone that claims otherwise is likely not very realistic or honest...or both...Steve > > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george@imagist.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information