Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]STEVE I recall mentioning years ago that the appellation SENORITA should be applied to unmarried Hispanic ladies only. Other use is incorrect, and some think, demeaning, depending on their culture. Jerry Steve Barbour wrote: > > On Jul 25, 2009, at 2:29 PM, Greg Lorenzo wrote: > >> >> Doug Harr writes: >> >>> It seems to me that whether a particular photograph is a celebration >>> of humanity or exploitation depends on the intent and skill of the >>> photographer - I see no exploitation in Steve's or Tina's photos. >> >> >> >> I agree. Not my opinion on a significant number of the senorita >> images posted though and I'm no prude. > > sounds like the whole "senorita" tag/genre has outworn its cuteness, > become a weary cliche (which it always was), and is a sad disservice > to the photographer and his work...(which it always was), > > Steve >> >> >> >> Nothing I've read here today convinces me a large body of mostly >> 'senoritas' type photos is street photography. >> >> >> >> Greg Lorenzo >>