On 17/03/2012 12:27 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
We have a special way of complaining here on the PDML, we simply
ignore the offending post and move on, leaving the perp to wonder if
their message even went out. Such is the fate of cats, dogs, many
flower macros ... and pretty girls. I gather that in the larger
photography world, and what is the PDML but a microcosm of it, cats,
flowers and pretty girls are phases of development that you are
allowed to dabble in, if you must, then outgrow. That is if you are
Serious About Photography. Landscapes and street are among the few
truly honourable destinations. Aberrant photogs like Irving Penn,
Richard Avedon, Lillian Bassman, Sam Haskins: all sad cases. Just
think what they could have done if they hadn't gotten stuck at the
pretty girls in frou-frou gowns stage. Or in Sam's case, nothing at
all. Edward Steichen, that turncoat. Worst one of all; was progressing
just fine, then suddenly abandoned all that was good and returned to
frock-shots. We'll allow Edward Weston his foibles. At least he was
making pretty girls resemble conch shells, and vice versa. If I'm
lucky, I too will outgrow my present fascination with imaging
expressions of femininity. :-) Beware the siren call, Larry, lest you
too start looking for suitable LBDs and Fendi heels. Unless it's for
yourself. I understand that that's ok.
Har.
Don't go changin', Bruce.
I know you were being entertaining, but personally, I wouldn't mind
seeing more studio work on this list. And more of your hair shoot of course
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