I agree completely. And I frequently engage subjects. But I don't consider long-lens -- or short lens -- candids to be in any way immoral. Paul
> It depends on what you're trying to photograph, Paul. See my comments to > Keith ... some people want candids, others, myself included, want something > different. And it's not an either/or proposition. A photographer can take > more intimate photos AND candids, even on the same day with the same lens > ;-)) > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > > Date: 6/27/2005 11:17:55 AM > > Subject: RE: morality part 2 (Was: Porto street shots) > > > > If the subject knows you're photographing him or her, the chance of > capturing a candid, unposed moment is lost. Thus, in the interest of good > photography, I believe it's better to apologize after the fact if > necessary. I would guess that more than half of HCB's subjects didn't know > they were being photographed. Thus, lens length becomes somewhat > irrelevant. But FWIW, even shooting with a 200 or 300, close to half of my > subjects realize they're being photographed. When I shoot with a 35 or 50, > the percentage probably goes up to about 60. I prefer long lenses more for > the minimal depth of field rather than for the element of surprise, but > they help with both. > >
