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> ... and I don't view view camera,
> for all its obvious charms in producing a luscious *print*, as aid to
> "creativity."
In some of the recent threads variously addressing technique, it seems to
me that there are at least two definitions of "creativity" being used.
One side appears to suggest that "creativity" is more significantly done in
the printing stage of making photographs. (extreme: "fiddle with it in the
lab until it looks right")
The other suggests that care and consideration throughout the process of
making photographs is well-spent effort towards "creative" expression.
(extreme: "zonies")
Does anyone seriously believe that, excluding the caricature descriptions,
either of these positions is definitively wrong? It's certainly my belief
that people at the extremes produce little to no worthwhile photographic
work.
Judy, a question for you since I've quoted you above. Do you view iambic
pentameter or haiku as hindering "creativity"?
I suggest this comparison because using a view camera does impose certain
restrictions on one's photography just as haiku does. However, any
hindrance to "creativity" is most certainly a issue of the photographer -
not the equipment.
Best,
Pete
Judy, Judy , judy, this is not me I use a small p ! bom. bom. Soft with
Myles
pete