Kevin, I see things as you do. I spend 8-10 hours a day in front of a computer and I greatly enjoy that. However, for recreation I prefer to stay away.
Cheers, Gautam On 3/25/06, Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In recent times, I seem to have lost the joy of photography. > What started over 20 years ago as a small concern has grown to an > enjoyable and profitable lifestyle. Then along comes digital. Not > that there is anything wrong with the new technology per se, I was > in fact one of the first kids on the block with an *istD and now > own three of them. > > My problem is that photography has become more of a production line > than an art. Many have argued that only the capture mode has changed > and rather than a darkroom, everything can be done on a computer. Wrong. > All these things can be _simulated_ on a computer, which is an entirely > different technology. Sure, there is an 'art' to computer enhancement > and digital manipulation, but what of the art of photography. It seems > to me it has been replaced by 'digital workflow' and other buzzwords. > > Capturing images with digital still maintains an artistic approach where > composition and an eye for a good photo are important, but what then? > I imagine the same dissilusionment was suffered by painters with the > advent of photography, but like the painters of old, many stuck to > thier art and it still flourishes today. > > To this end I have decided not to play the digital game and instead > spend my time on furthering the art of photography. Whilst film is still > available I can use that, perhaps I will pick up an 8x10 or 4x5 and go > back to the good ol' days of coating my own plates (provided the chemicals > used are not classified as WMDs and I am arrested as a terrorist). > > I will still maintain a digital camera, perhaps pick up a new MF digital > when Pentax decide one is right for release. But for now, I figure on > sticking to film and the darkroom. Perhaps there is a niche for me in the > world because I will stick with the old technology, perhaps not. At least > with a good negative, some of history will be maintained and not lost in > a pile of decaying discs. > > So for now, my MZ-S, my array of K-1000's and my 6x7 will rule the roost. > The *istD's will still be used, but not nearly as often. > > Kind regards > Kevin > > -- > "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. > Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." > >
