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The photograph as an accurate representation of reality

2002-08-05 by david_bookbinder@sprynet.com

Anthony Wrote:
> Photography's distinction is that it draws upon images that
> accurately represent reality; remove that, and it's not photography 
any
> more.


Anthony,

At your leisure, perhaps you could read Ansel Adams' "The Making 
of 40 Photographs," if you have not already done so. In it he 
describes how he sees the image he wants to create in his mind 
and then uses filters, lenses, and darkroom techniques in order 
to achieve his vision, not to literally and accurately represent 
what his eyes are looking at. Then us whether his work would, 
by you, be considered photography.


- David




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