Talking vs Doing

[P3D Karen Obusek <markaren@xxxxxxxxx>]

Which side of the brain is analytical and which side is the emotional,
artistic side? I forget which is which. Anyway, I have two friends, one
a commercial photographer, the other an electrical engineer. The
photographer ( who I see only occasionally) and the engineer both love
photography! Bob the photographer visited
me this evening and I invited him to read the many P3-D lists with me.
He laughed out loud and told me that he would love to see the work of
many who posted technical notes on the list
claiming that " science oriented people more often than not are lousy
photographers and do all theoretical dreaming and speculation....and
can't create a good image to save their lives!"
He maintains that a good image is created with
90% emotion, opportunity and excitement and
10% technical merit (assuming that the person has a good working
knowledge of photography to begin with) I have always struck a balance
between art and science in my own life, and I have to agree that my best
shots were not carefully planned out. Bob admits to the fact that many
of his peers know alot more than him about photography, but considering
the accounts this guy has in his portfolio.....he may have a good point.
Just thought I'd mention that
.....no flames please....he doesn't own a computer.     MARK DOTTLE


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