I need bleach for my eyes! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM, David Savage <ozsav...@gmail.com> wrote: > Guys are the only ones who objectify women: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1I&feature=youtu.be > > Bless 'em. > > On 28 November 2013 19:22, Derby Chang <der...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >> >> As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a >> while and I'm glad Frank brought it up. >> >> My initial reaction was, photography is inherently sexual when pointed at >> people. How can it not be when it is a single image focused on a subject. It >> wants me to look and I love that. But I thought about it some more >> >> What I admire about Frank's photographs (and not only his, many others on >> PDML) is the humanising aspect of them. Those couriers taking risks in >> traffic, a blur that you try to avoid - he shows them après-couriering. >> Their bravado and frankly, well-toned bodies, are something to admire. That >> isn't sexualising. I am admiring their life force >> >> So too with Alina. She is no more a object in front of Bruce's camera than >> Frank's buddies. When she throws in a gorgeous handstand and writes about >> herself in such a positive way, you know it is that she is as much >> co-creator as Bruce, with his consumate command of his skills. >> >> Do I think my photos are objectifying? Perhaps. I never really know these >> people anywhere like Frank or Bruce. Sometimes, rarely, I have a chat. >> Mostly it is about the pleasure of observation. Which is why I steered my >> blurb along this theme of a brief connection. They are no longer just >> elements in a composition. Wide lens, 2m or less, and I can't help but feel >> a jolt when they make eye contact. Such a thrilling moment. I really can't >> pull back from the shot thinking about rules or balance when the chance >> presents itself, and really couldn't shoot any other way. >> >> -- >> >> der...@iinet.net.au >> http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
