On Feb 7, 2006, at 4:24 PM, Jens Bladt wrote:
I saw the Helmut Newton documentary this evening. Brilliant stuff.
He posessed this amasing secure eye for the image.
That self-assurance is characteristic of most great photographers.
Newton was one of the best. He was an idol of mine for many years.
At a press convference he was asked if he considered himself an
artist or a
photographer or what.
He answered: There are two words, that shouldn't be used around
photography:
"art" and "good taste".
I can't say that I disagree.
A bit overstated, but true nonetheless.
Bob
