You're correct in much of what you say -- with the glaring exception of
your version of Kevin's original post. Kevin conceded that digital
still required composition skills and the ability to visualize. And
he's repeated that comment. But neither he nor you have repeated what
came next. "Then what/" The implication (actually much more than
implication) was that creativity ends with tripping the shutter when
you work in digital. I merely pointed out that this is about as far
from the truth as one can get. The list hasn't become a digital list
anymore than the world of photography has become a digital world. These
things tend to follow one on the other. I don't know any digital
shooters here who have lost their love of film. They may not want to
work with it any more, but they still have high regard for those who
do. At least I do.
On Mar 26, 2006, at 11:56 AM, graywolf wrote:
Well I kind of said that in response to the articles that implied that
anyone who preferred to do things the old way were assholes.
Somehow on this list "I prefer the analog process" always is reacted
to as if it was written "Anyone who uses digital is stupid". I guess
that is because many here have spent thousands of dollars on digital
and are a bit insecure about it.
Kevin said, and I said, that both processes are worthwhile, but we get
more pleasure out of the chemical process. The response was a vigorous
counter-attack. In some ways this list has become a digital list and
any counter opinion is to be stamped out before it becomes contagious.
To me Bill's comment does typify the general attitude I perceive here
on the list nowadays.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Aaron Reynolds wrote:
On Mar 26, 2006, at 10:33 AM, William Robb wrote:
What I take umbrage with is the arrogant attitude that digital is
now the best and only way to go, and that people who don't agree are
retarded.
I don't think anyone has said that, only the opposite -- that
chemical is the way to go and those who don't agree are soulless
automatons.
-Aaron
