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Didja ever notice...
We, the photographic community at large, have lost a few icons of late.
Avedon, Bresson, Newton, etc. Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? What's up with that? Are modern photographers so stupid as to deny the influence these folks had or is it just jealousy and bitterness? I've never seen another group take such vicarious thrills out of another person's death as the group of people who post to the various photography newsgroups. Love em or hate em, you've all been influenced by them and we outta be maybe just a bit more respectful of the dead. We're losing some of the true pioneers of the art we all claim to be participating in, we ought not lose sight of that. Rest in peace Mr. Avedon. John Emmons |
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"John Emmons" wrote: We, the photographic community at large, have lost a few icons of late. Avedon, Bresson, Newton, etc. Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? Typically by people of far less talent... What's up with that? Are modern photographers so stupid as to deny the influence these folks had or is it just jealousy and bitterness? I've never seen another group take such vicarious thrills out of another person's death as the group of people who post to the various photography newsgroups. Love em or hate em, you've all been influenced by them and we outta be maybe just a bit more respectful of the dead. We're losing some of the true pioneers of the art we all claim to be participating in, we ought not lose sight of that. Rest in peace Mr. Avedon. John Emmons -- Tom Phillips |
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"John Emmons" wrote in message ...
We, the photographic community at large, have lost a few icons of late. Avedon, Bresson, Newton, etc. Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? From where? Besides, they're no heroes. Many of them were scumbags. What's up with that? Are modern photographers so stupid as to deny the influence these folks had or is it just jealousy and bitterness? I've never seen another group take such vicarious thrills out of another person's death as the group of people who post to the various photography newsgroups. Love em or hate em, you've all been influenced by them and we outta be maybe just a bit more respectful of the dead. We're losing some of the true pioneers of the art we all claim to be participating in, we ought not lose sight of that. Rest in peace Mr. Avedon. John Emmons |
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Ah hem!!! Pot, Kettle, Black.
I guess you have some God given right to sit in judgment of all friggin creation. Didn't you say you like George W. Bush? I guess scumbags never look too close into the mirror. In article , (Uranium Committee) wrote: "John Emmons" wrote in message Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? From where? Besides, they're no heroes. Many of them were scumbags. . -- ? ? ? ? LOL |
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I suspect it is the nature of the business. Art and critics co-exist in a
symbiotic relationship. On the other hand, it has always amazed me that when Steve Grimes passed away, I only saw commemts indicating the very highest praise and deepist respect for the man;s integrity. Given the tendency of the internet to bring out the best and the worst in us, the only positive comments were the ultimate tribute to the man. He must of been the closest one can ever get to be a living angle. DL |
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Not to make light of your observation but,...yes
he was probably 90 degrees straight up :-) In article , (DMLStar) wrote: I suspect it is the nature of the business. Art and critics co-exist in a symbiotic relationship. On the other hand, it has always amazed me that when Steve Grimes passed away, I only saw commemts indicating the very highest praise and deepist respect for the man;s integrity. Given the tendency of the internet to bring out the best and the worst in us, the only positive comments were the ultimate tribute to the man. He must of been the closest one can ever get to be a living angle. DL -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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Not to make light of your observation but,...yes
he was probably 90 degrees straight up :-) In article , (DMLStar) wrote: I suspect it is the nature of the business. Art and critics co-exist in a symbiotic relationship. On the other hand, it has always amazed me that when Steve Grimes passed away, I only saw commemts indicating the very highest praise and deepist respect for the man;s integrity. Given the tendency of the internet to bring out the best and the worst in us, the only positive comments were the ultimate tribute to the man. He must of been the closest one can ever get to be a living angle. DL -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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"Uranium Committee" wrote in message om... "John Emmons" wrote in message ... We, the photographic community at large, have lost a few icons of late. Avedon, Bresson, Newton, etc. Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? From where? Besides, they're no heroes. Many of them were scumbags. No, hero's they are not. Scumbags? Why, because they photographed nudes? That makes you a narrow minded (to use your word) ****wit. I'm no fan of Playboy, Penthouse or the like, but I do appreciate the nude female form in it's many senses. Those words from a conservative, narrow minded, dictatorial, puritan. No wonder your mother said you'd never amount to much. Your mind snap shut at birth and has been repressed since. |
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Jim Phelps wrote:
(an ill-advised reply to a troll) "Never wrestle with a pig -- you both get dirty, and the pig enjoys it." -- Robert A. Heinlein, in the voice of Lazarus Long -- I may be a scwewy wabbit, but I'm not going to Alcatwaz! -- E. J. Fudd, 1954 Donald Qualls, aka The Silent Observer Lathe Building Pages http://silent1.home.netcom.com/HomebuiltLathe.htm Speedway 7x12 Lathe Pages http://silent1.home.netcom.com/my7x12.htm Opinions expressed are my own -- take them for what they're worth and don't expect them to be perfect. |
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"Jim Phelps" wrote in message ...
"Uranium Committee" wrote in message om... "John Emmons" wrote in message ... We, the photographic community at large, have lost a few icons of late. Avedon, Bresson, Newton, etc. Has anyone else noticed the amount of bashing these poor souls have taken after their death? From where? Besides, they're no heroes. Many of them were scumbags. No, hero's they are not. Scumbags? Why, because they photographed nudes? No, not at all. They were scumbags for other reasons...as are most pro photographers....Have you ever seen that show that follows a bunch of paparazzi around as they chase celbrities all day? What a bunch of scumbags...they're nothing but whores... That makes you a narrow minded (to use your word) ****wit. How? You attack a position which I do not hold. I'm no fan of Playboy, Penthouse or the like, ....but I am. but I do appreciate the nude female form in it's many senses. So do I. Those words from a conservative, narrow minded, dictatorial, puritan. I'm no puritan. No wonder your mother said you'd never amount to much. Your mind snap shut at birth and has been repressed since. |
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