True. But the moment is contrived. The photographer has arranged it by starting a conversation and creating a photo-op. A true slice of life is achieved only when the subject is unaware.
> On Jun 27, 2005, at 11:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > ...If the subject knows you're photographing him or her, the chance > > of capturing a candid, unposed moment is lost. ... > > Absolutely untrue. The trick is to see when to click the shutter ... > which is when they are NOT "posing". You can take candid, unposed > photographs in the course of a lengthy discussion or on a brief > encounter, if you keep your eyes open. > > Godfrey >
