Calliope
01-14-2006, 04:05 AM
Photography is an interesting and obviously revolutionary artform in that it annihilates what artists have been trying to capture for ages and reproduces what is sought in perfect detail, even if they do say that the camera adds ten pounds. I'm sure that this must be frustrating to some, but surely it must be recognised that photography is indeed an art form equal of the attention of all others. While the shutterbug can record an image without the painstaking effort the charcoal artist uses in his rendering, not anyone can operate a camera or a camcorder - do not be fooled by the phalanx of Myspacers who produce brightly contrasted glamour shots in their bathroom mirrors, yes?
To any of you who scoff at the art of the photographer, I challenge you to capture beauty and impart meaning through the lense, be it still life or motion picture.
In any case, my personal experience leads me to believe resolutely that art is stronger than the disbelievers, and shall do whatever it pleases. If you fail to wonder at it, it does not lose any of its staying power.
[In politics, be sure to draw lines in the sand before you set out on your journey]
To any of you who scoff at the art of the photographer, I challenge you to capture beauty and impart meaning through the lense, be it still life or motion picture.
In any case, my personal experience leads me to believe resolutely that art is stronger than the disbelievers, and shall do whatever it pleases. If you fail to wonder at it, it does not lose any of its staying power.
[In politics, be sure to draw lines in the sand before you set out on your journey]