----- Original Message ----- From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: Picture Posting (Picture a Week)
> On Feb 21, 2004, at 05:55, graywolf wrote: > > > I think that if one is going to discuss a photo, it should be that > > photo which is discussed, not some imaginary other possible, or maybe > > impossible, photo. > > I think I understand where you're coming from there. I find myself in > a lot of situations where the photo I took was (in my opinion) the best > I could do. As much as I like a good photo opportunity, things like > fences, lakes, cliffs etc tend to get in the way. While I understand where he is coming from, I disagree. If you are going to discuss something, then what is wrong with discussing all the possibilities? If we are going to leave out the other potential angles of view, then why not leave out such mundane things as cropping, or contrast or any other image control. After all, the picture is whats there. Of course, this limits the discussion to I like it or I don't like it, but if you are going to limit discussion, why not go all the way, since any limitation on discussion also limits the usefulness of the discussion. William Robb
