[nfb-talk] Blind Photographer

[Mike Freeman]

GW:

As I said, I have no objection to blind persons operating cameras though I 
cannot for the life of me fathom what they (the blind persons) would get out 
of the exercise other than being able to play with nifty gadgetry. Where I 
got off the train was when the one of the persons quoted in the article 
maintained that viewing the photos would give the sighted a glimpse of the 
world of the blind. To engage in aliteration for a moment, that's pure 
piffle!

BTW, I think it's quite important that blind persons have some grasp of the 
visual arts, if for no other reason that they are part of the culture we 
inhabit. So more power to you!

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George McDermith" <blind_paladin at yahoo.com>
To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 9:26 AM
Subject: [nfb-talk] Blind Photographer


            Greetings all!

              I just joined up with the list and am pleased I did so. 
Engaging dialog seems to be the name of the game on this list.  I should 
have expected it with RyanO and other delightful people I recognize 
involved.  *smile*

              Regarding the blind photographer I think the issue can be 
taken many different ways.  On the one hand of course passing is silly and 
not useful.  On the other hand I find nothing harmful from my viewpoint of 
doing something one enjoys, regardless of what it is.  If I enjoy having 
pictures described to me at an art museum, an activity most view as a 
sighted one, am I attempting to be sighted?  Would individuals mistake me 
for such, or would they view my different enjoyment of a common activity as 
an alternative technique.  Some of course will be ignorant, but they will be 
so regardless of whether I am doing something I enjoy or not.  Additionally 
I can take the opportunity to educate them on what blindness is and isn't.

              I believe this photo story falls into this category of blind 
people doing something they enjoy.  My thoughts anyway, I am looking forward 
to a great discussion on it.

              Many thanks for having me on this list, it will be superb.

              Sincerely,

              G.W. (George McDermith, Colorado Springs)



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