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Subject: [Leica] the beautiful faces... on ambiguity
From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:16:19 -0800
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On Dec 11, 2010, at 1:56 AM, philippe.amard wrote:

> All,
> 
> Keywords: form - content - context
> 
> PREAMBLE
> 
> I am also uneasy about this
> "This" here refers to what Mark pointed out
> i.e. the fact that we tend to react instantly with our guts,
> and come up with hasty mono worded comments.
> 
> Well, and since I am completely acquired to Steve's project,
> have been since he formed it,
> and have been trying to help as best as I can.
> I consequently subscribe to what Ted has written on a human plane.
> 
> Yet,
> 
> I suppose Steve posts them in order to get feedback that will help him to 
> edit for THE book,
> a book that is a tribute to the persons,
> and to those who care for them.
> Hence it must be perfect.
> 
> As one of the pre-viewers, I usually comment OFF list
> as some of my remarks might not be considered as compliments,
> whatever the cicumstances of the persons he photographs.
> 
> 
> I'm breaking my rule here, just once,
> to show that we might be more careful in our reactions,
> and might help Steve better if ...
> 
> DEMONSTRATION
> 
> Look at this photo:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/246986-1/mynewdoo.jpg
> 
> a) the person is caught with a wonderful expression - here wonderful does 
> apply, this is common ground,
> b) the focus is wrong - back focus by an inch or two - not so wonderful as 
> a photo I'm afraid,
> and perhaps not so fit for the book
> where form and content must be perfect out of respect for the "models".
> 
> QUESTION
> Now, back to the initial question and in the perspective of THE book,
> is " wonderful " the best term to apply ?
> 
> 
> 
> Sorry to have come out into the open Steve,
> you know how much your project means to me,
> and I know you may need varied forms of support.
> 
> Amiti?s
> Philippe, would be editor & photographer, but a true supporter who may 
> have got it all wrong.



I understand Philippe, thank you for your insight, support, and beaucoup 
help for a long time,


amities, Steve


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