Dark Daze photography blog

GB “people will always desperately seize upon a photograph as some kind of proof of whatever notions they cherished before they had even seen the picture in the first place. So the same document gets constantly re-enlisted by each new viewer as the supposed proof of their desires, however varied they are. The photographs become meticulously constructed instruments of hope. But I think this kind of delusion only works when you accept the image reflexively, without too much contemplation. As someone devoted to the internal mechanics of the process, however, the photographer isn’t afforded that kind of luxury, because the contradictions inherent in the medium quickly become apparent. So in time, as you said, these images that are supposed to be the perfect resolutions of external conditions end up more as mirrors of personal idiosyncrasy.”……
(further on in interview)
UL: “I think you’re right in what you’re saying. It’s also about realizing that you can affect your own situation. You can only make your own decisions based on your own limited knowledge. Even if they’re wrong, they’re your choices.
You’re talking about how in photography we are trying to stop the rush of time and see a subject more perfectly.”

i am beginning to think that maybe, just maybe it aint just about pressing buttons….
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Posted on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 at 4:49 am in General opinionated rants that I will later regret..