Guys are the only ones who objectify women: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOcgdX1H1I&feature=youtu.be
Bless 'em. On 28 November 2013 19:22, Derby Chang <der...@iinet.net.au> wrote: > > As many have mentioned, this is one of the most interesting threads for a > while and I'm glad Frank brought it up. > > My initial reaction was, photography is inherently sexual when pointed at > people. How can it not be when it is a single image focused on a subject. It > wants me to look and I love that. But I thought about it some more > > What I admire about Frank's photographs (and not only his, many others on > PDML) is the humanising aspect of them. Those couriers taking risks in > traffic, a blur that you try to avoid - he shows them après-couriering. > Their bravado and frankly, well-toned bodies, are something to admire. That > isn't sexualising. I am admiring their life force > > So too with Alina. She is no more a object in front of Bruce's camera than > Frank's buddies. When she throws in a gorgeous handstand and writes about > herself in such a positive way, you know it is that she is as much > co-creator as Bruce, with his consumate command of his skills. > > Do I think my photos are objectifying? Perhaps. I never really know these > people anywhere like Frank or Bruce. Sometimes, rarely, I have a chat. > Mostly it is about the pleasure of observation. Which is why I steered my > blurb along this theme of a brief connection. They are no longer just > elements in a composition. Wide lens, 2m or less, and I can't help but feel > a jolt when they make eye contact. Such a thrilling moment. I really can't > pull back from the shot thinking about rules or balance when the chance > presents itself, and really couldn't shoot any other way. > > -- > > der...@iinet.net.au > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
