Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Oct 30, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Glen wrote:
I largely agree, but I thought I would mention that I've heard top-
level photographers making statements about what they perceive as the
decline in photographers learning the details of their craft since 1979.
...
The perception of deteriorating skills has been with us for a LONG time.
Count that since 1968 for me. ;-)
The perception of the deterioration of life and "things as they were"
has been noted in the writings of men since the ancient Greeks, that
is, since the dawn of written history. I think I mentioned that once
before.
Godfrey
As an aside, sort of, I do recall quite clearly when someone on a list
forwarded a message from a father, about his kid.
Disrespectful to elders and teachers, a "know-it-all", will not mind
anyone, sloppy and unkempt, will not pay attention to his studies, on
and on.
The kicker was, this was written sometime about the time of Plato!
The more things change, the more they remain the same...
Sorry, I've long since forgotten the French...!
keith whaley
