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This is a discussion on Photography: Apparently cheap hackery of real "art" within the Open Talk forums, part of the General Information category; http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...092500072.html Please read and respond. I found this article from a tweet that David Hobby (Mr. Strobist) posted. Personally, I ...

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Photography: Apparently cheap hackery of real "art" - 09-28-2009, 03:02 PM


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...092500072.html

Please read and respond. I found this article from a tweet that David Hobby (Mr. Strobist) posted.

Personally, I think the writer is full of crap, and for a number of reasons. I'm curious as to what you guys think.

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09-28-2009, 09:40 PM


It sounds to me like the guy couldn't find the difference between they eyepiece and the lens, so he's taking out his frustrations on everyone else.

Being a Moderator on this board I can't really say what I think as I have gently reminded other folks that this is a family oriented board. ;)

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09-29-2009, 11:42 PM


can we say "poop head"? What a bunch of over written drivel.

Just as anyone with a camera can be a photographer. apparently, anyone with a word processor can be a writer.

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can we say "poop head"? What a bunch of over written drivel.

Just as anyone with a camera can be a photographer. apparently, anyone with a word processor can be a writer.
Nice one Crystal!!! :w00t:

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