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Mechani-masturbation or art?

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Your Text: Insert Slimies » Insert UBB Code » Close Last Tag \| All Tags UBB Help	I didn't post originally so that people could discuss what art is, I posted an open question about the relationship between technology and creativity that give way to a 'good photo'. Some photos are clearly inspired by the technological abilities of their weapon of choice, others are flights of fancy that look nice but aren't technically good. Obviously there's some kind of a balance between them but I was curious about where each person's particular approach falls between each of these extremes. Personally, I've gotten a lot more into snapshot photography which has come to dominate my general approach. I have an SLR but I don't use it so much because it slows down things too much for me. I use my Lomo LC-A and Holga because they produce 'arty' results but are very simple so that allows me to concentrate on developing me eye - capturing the moment, developing composition skills, pushing my aesthetic sensibilities. They're also so old-fashioned and rudimentary that there's a strong element of chance in using these cameras so the results are always a bit of a risk. This is an approach in art I've admored for quite some time. As for my SLR, I'll return to it once I develop my eye (which I think is the most important starting point for a photography enthusiast) and start improving my technical knowledge/knowhow. Loading...
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