[nfb-talk] Blind Photographer

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

Welcome to the group, George;
There is nothing wrong with the blind having pictures described to us,
or anything else for that matter.  Some like statues, some like
pictures, natures and landscate, crafts and other art, movies...
The main reason we are saying the photography is not for blind people
is, because all they are doing is just clicking a camera.  They can not
determine what they are taking a picture of or for that matter, see what
they took a picture of.  Someone with a little sight might get a little
enjoyment out of taking pictures, if they can see, at all, their
results, but totals can not even see their results.
Terry Powers
See my previous message on the subject.


-----Original Message-----
From: George McDermith [mailto:blind_paladin at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 12:26 PM
To: nfb-talk at nfbnet.org
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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