>I don't like looking at pictures of me either, Marnie. >annsan
Well, neither do I, actually. I feel I am very unphotogenic. Most of the photographs I have seen of myself do not capture my winning personality. :-) I guess what bothers me, is some people look at that woman and all they see if a fat woman, period. She may be a wonderful person, irrespective of weight. She may devote all her time to helping the homeless or something. Ergo, what is wrong with taking her picture? The various reactions say more to me about the viewers' attitudes toward weight than they do about the picture itself or the subject of the picture. I recommend "Fat is a Feminist Issue." Although I have never read it, I hear it's very good. Body image, culture's insistence on skinniness, how weight is more of a problem for women than men, how the pursuit of female beauty can be tyrannical, etc. But I think street photography has its place, and she knew Shel had a camera and she did not make sure he wasn't photography her, and it is an interesting shot. She is interesting. Personal vanity does not always have a place in photography -- not photo journalism, street type photography that tries to capture "reality." Marnie aka Doe In my humble opinion. And I am tired of talking about it. I just disagree and always will. I also find often find beauty where others do not.
