I completely agree. When I worked as a software engineer, I look at my
software design as a piece of beautiful artwork. When I worked as electrical
engineer, I did my design (and at times also PCB layout) as works of art. It
is a joy to have a combination of art and engineering.
>> The engineering aspect of alt-photography is especially important for
those
working to invent new forms but not be ignored for those who are trying to
improve old ones, and who isn't trying to improve their technology. >>
Again completely agree. The more one understands the engineering or technical
side of a process, the easier it will be for him to work on, improve, modify,
or even invent a process. That is why I don't always research from
photography books. I read books on chemistry, material science, physics, and
others. Living so close to the library of the University of Michigan (where I
graduated) helps a lot too.
Very interestingly, while U of M is a large school with lots of different
libraries for different schools, they recently (about 2 years ago) built a
large (and beautiful) library called the media union library. It is basically
the merging of the libraries from the school of engineering, school of arts,
and school of architecture. A coincidence? It is so convinient for me now to
look for books in all related areas (which are traditionally considered not
so related).
And I also found that there are actually quite a few engineers and scientists
on the list.
Oh well, don't know where I am heading to right now. It is 2:15 in the
morning. :)
Dave S.
Computer Engineer (BSCE)
Electrical Engineer (BSEE, MSEE)
painter (watercolor, Chinese brush painting)
photographer (not that much though)
alt. photo worker (starter, inexperienced infant)
not bragging.... just find it a joy that all these seemingly different areas
somehow merge together in my life.