Re: Just when you thought it was safe... <fwd>

From: Darryl Baird (dbaird@flint.umich.edu)
Date: Sat Dec 04 1999 - 01:06:01 /etc/localtime


Peter stated:

> All we normally have to rely on with either
> is the integrity of those involved in the chain between the taking of the
> photograph and its publication.
>
 I couldn't agree more. I've strongly disagreed with many authors,
especially W. M. Mitchell (The Reconfigured Eye) who contends there is a
disconnect between the original scene as "witnessed" when digital means
are employed. He's basically, in my opinion, is calling digital
photographers liars and deceivers. If you can't respect the integrity of
the person, why blame a medium that only makes it easier to distort or
lie?

Also about his writings...

> Certainly might save some students from having to write their own essays!
>

oh good, at least the writing will be better ;->

--
Darryl Baird



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