Editing is an art, not a process | Bruce Percy

I think there is power in the written word. In fact, the decision to use one word or term over another can have profound implications for the way we think. I mention this, because for a long while now, I’ve Read more …

The difference between photography and most other art forms |
Ming Thein

I’ve struggled a bit for a title to today’s essay. Through the course of my investigation into other forms of art – perhaps investigation is a bit too strong a word; meandering or exploration is probably closer – I’ve noticed Read more …

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Photography: What Does Art Look Like? | Richard B. Woodward

Ansel Adams, a piano prodigy before he picked up a camera, once declared that the photographic negative was like a musical „score,“ while the final print was akin to the concert „performance.“ This much-quoted simile, a reminder from a master Read more …

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The line between art and photography | Ming Thein

Here’s a provocative question: is this image art? Why? Why not? Have a think about this carefully, for a moment. Today I’m going to crack open the lid of one of the biggest cans of worms in the whole of Read more …