----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 10:15 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Wol
> The other shots are, IMO, not of the woman but of her relationship with the > owl, which is a much more compelling and interesting story and relationship > than the "portrait" that you and a few others prefer. Perhaps I look for > different things in a photograph, more meaning than the simple snap shown > in the pic that you prefer. > I guess I look at the "purpose" of a photograph as well as the meaning. The purpose and meaning of the first three is very clear. The girl and the rescued owl. AWWWWWW isn't that sweet, she's taking care of a poor, abused creature. The story is VERY compelling and intersting. I do not dispute that. But, taken in the context of purpose, the last shot is perfectly executed and is WAY more than a "simple snap." It's "purpose" is to show the girl alone in a flattering way, emphasising her best characteristics. In this context, I find that the photogrpher met his goals. Christian
